I was drawn to this work through a deep curiosity about people and how they make sense of life during difficult moments. Over time, working in mental health and addictions showed me how illness, loss, and major transitions can shake a person’s sense of identity and meaning. I became especially interested in walking alongside people during these moments—helping them reconnect with what matters, even when life feels uncertain

My favourite part of being a therapist is witnessing moments of reconnection-when someone begins to feel more grounded, more themselves, or clearer about what gives their life meaning. It’s a privilege to be trusted with people’s stories and to support them as they find steadiness, dignity, and direction in their own way and at their own pace.

I would first acknowledge that hesitation is completely understandable. Reaching out for counselling is a personal step, and it’s important that it feels right. I encourage people to take their time, ask questions, and see therapy as a collaborative conversation rather than a commitment to “fix” anything. Even one conversation can help clarify whether support feels helpful at this point in their life.

My biggest accomplishment is the trust clients have placed in me over the years-allowing me to walk alongside them during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Supporting individuals and families through illness, loss, and major life transitions, and seeing them reconnect with meaning, dignity, and inner strength, is something I hold with deep respect and gratitude.

I’m most grateful for my family and for the relationships that ground me, as well as for the privilege of doing work that aligns with my values. I’m grateful for the resilience I’ve witnessed in others, which continually reminds me of the human capacity for growth, even in the midst of uncertainty or loss.

A good friend offers care and support, and coaching focuses on goals and strategies. Therapy is different in that it creates a protected, unbiased, confidential space where your experiences can be explored safely and without judgment. In therapy, the focus isn’t on giving advice or fixing you—it’s on understanding patterns, meaning, and emotional responses so change can happen in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. You don’t have to protect the other person or worry about being a burden; the space is held entirely for you.