Counselling

Reconnect with yourself. Navigate life's changes. Find your way forward.

 

Life has a way of bringing us to places we never expected—moments of change, uncertainty, growth, loss, and new beginnings.

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You may be navigating pregnancy or the transition into parenthood, moving through grief or loss, working through challenges in your relationships, or finding your footing during a significant life transition.  Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about what comes next.

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You may be longing to feel more grounded in your body, reconnect with your inner wisdom, or make sense of an experience that has changed how you see yourself and the world.  You might also be exploring spirituality or integrating an expanded experience that has opened new questions, perspectives, or possibilities. 

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Whatever brings you here, you don't need to have everything figured out.

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I offer relational, body-based, integrative counselling to support you through life's challenges and transitions, helping you reconnect with yourself, make sense of your experiences, and discover a way forward that feels more grounded, connected, and true to you.

Together, we create space to slow down, listen to what's happening beneath the surface, and explore what you need in this season of your life.

My approach honours the relationship between body, mind, emotions, relationships, and spirit. Our work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for your own pace, boundaries, and inner wisdom.

We begin where you are.

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My Approach

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My practice is rooted in Relational Somatic Therapy (RST), a trauma-informed approach that recognises the relationship between our bodies, our lived experiences, our nervous systems, and the ways we connect with ourselves and others. 

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Our experiences shape us in ways we don't always fully understand. The demands of life, the relationships we've experienced, and the changes we move through can influence how we feel, how we respond to the world, and how connected we feel to ourselves.

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Sometimes we understand our experiences intellectually but still struggle to feel differently. We may find ourselves caught in familiar patterns, overwhelmed by our emotions, disconnected from our needs, or unsure how to move forward.

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Somatic therapy invites us to slow down and bring gentle awareness to what's happening in the body—our sensations, emotions, and nervous system responses. Through this process, we can begin to recognise patterns, understand our needs, and develop a more compassionate relationship with ourselves.

The relational aspect of this work is equally important. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, there's room to explore difficult experiences, build resources, and discover new ways of responding without pressure or judgement.

 

My approach is also informed by a diverse background that includes:

• Pre- and Perinatal Attachment Therapy

• Inquiry-Based Coaching

• Energy Work

• Cross cultural spiritual teachings

 

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Support Through Life's Transitions

Some transitions are chosen; others arrive unexpectedly. Some bring excitement and possibility, while others bring grief, uncertainty, or a sense of losing our footing.

Many of these experiences touch something deep within us, changing how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and the lives we're creating.

Counselling offers space to pause, process what you're experiencing, and reconnect with yourself as you navigate change.

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Pregnancy, Parenthood & Early Attachment

Pregnancy and the transition into parenthood can bring profound changes to our bodies, identities, relationships, and sense of self. Alongside anticipation and joy, there may be uncertainty, overwhelm, grief for what is changing, or feelings that are difficult to express.

Whether you're preparing for parenthood, adjusting to life with a new baby, or exploring how your own early experiences shape the way you relate to yourself and others, counselling can offer space to reflect, process, and find your footing in this new chapter.

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Loss, Grief & Change

Loss can take many forms: the death of someone we love, pregnancy or reproductive loss, the end of a relationship, a change in identity, or the life we thought we would have.

Grief doesn't always follow a clear path, and there is no single right way to move through it. Counselling offers a space where your experience can be met with compassion, without pressure to move on or make sense of everything before you're ready.

Together, we can make room for what you've lost, what you're carrying, and what it means to find your way forward.

 

Relationships & Connection

Our relationships can be a source of belonging, growth, and deep connection, but they can also bring pain, uncertainty, and familiar patterns that are difficult to shift.

You may be navigating relationship challenges, exploring attachment patterns, working through disconnection, or wanting to understand yourself more deeply in relation to others.

Our work can help you become more aware of your responses and needs, explore how past experiences influence present relationships, and develop a more compassionate understanding of yourself and the ways you connect.

 

Overwhelm, Life Transitions & Finding Direction

Sometimes life changes faster than we can process it. At other times, we simply reach a point where the way we've been living no longer feels aligned.

You may be facing a major decision, moving through a period of uncertainty, feeling stretched by competing demands, or sensing that something within you is ready for change.

Counselling offers space to slow down, become grounded, and listen for what matters most. Rather than rushing toward answers, we can explore what's happening, clarify your needs and values, and find a way forward that feels more like your own.

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Spiritual Exploration & Expanded Experiences

Spiritual exploration and expanded states of consciousness can open new perspectives on identity, connection, and meaning. Integrating these experiences into everyday life, however, can take time.

You may be reflecting on a spiritual opening, making sense of an experience involving plant medicine, or trying to understand how a profound experience has affected your relationships, beliefs, or sense of self.

Counselling can provide a grounded, non-judgemental space to reflect on what you've experienced, explore the meaning it holds for you, and consider how to integrate it into your life in a way that supports your wellbeing.

We can approach these experiences with curiosity and care, making room for their significance without assuming what they mean or how you should feel about them.

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Working Together

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Whatever brings you to counselling, you don't need to arrive with a clear explanation or a plan.

Our work may support you to:

• Reconnect with your body, emotions, needs, and inner wisdom.

• Navigate uncertainty and overwhelm with greater awareness and grounding.

• Explore patterns that influence how you relate to yourself and others.

• Make space for grief, change, and the complexity of being human.

• Develop greater self-trust and clarity about what matters to you.

• Integrate significant experiences into your everyday life.

• Find new ways of responding that feel more aligned with who you are and how you want to live.

The intention isn't to fix you or tell you what direction to take. It's to offer a supportive relationship in which you can listen more deeply to yourself, make sense of your experiences, and discover what feels meaningful and possible.

 

Sessions & Rates

All sessions are offered online or in person in Nelson.

Individual Counselling

60 minutes · $135 

Couples Counselling

60 minutes · $160

All rates are before 5% GST.

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Getting Started

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially when you're navigating uncertainty or carrying something difficult.

You don't need to know exactly what you need or have the right words to explain it.

I offer a free 20-minute connection call so we can meet, talk about what brings you here, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

It's an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about my approach, and get a sense of how it feels to connect. There's no pressure to commit.

When you're ready, I'd love to connect.

[Book a Free Connection Call]

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Payment & Insurance

Payment is accepted by e-Transfer, credit card, or cash. Payment is due within 24 hours of each session.

I hold the Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) designation with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists (ACCT), registration #2409.

Some extended health insurance plans cover Registered Therapeutic Counsellors under clinical counselling benefits. Coverage varies by provider and plan, so please check directly with your insurer to confirm your eligibility based on my registration.

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Cancellation Policy

Your session time is reserved specifically for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask that you provide at least 24 hours' notice.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, as well as missed sessions without communication, are subject to the full session fee.

I understand that unexpected circumstances arise, and exceptions may be made in cases of emergency or sudden illness. Please reach out directly if something unexpected happens.

This policy helps protect the time and consistency of our work together while allowing me to offer reliable care to all of my clients.

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You Don't Have to Navigate It All Alone

Whether you're welcoming a new chapter, moving through loss, tending to your relationships, feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, or integrating an experience that has shifted your understanding of yourself, there is space for you here.

It is an honour to walk alongside you as you make room for your experiences, reconnect with your body and inner wisdom, and find your way through the changes life brings.

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You don't need to know exactly where you're going. We can begin with where you are today.

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