You may feel like you should be coping better, yet nothing seems to change. You don’t have to sort this out on your own. Together, we can slow things down, understand what is happening, and look for small, practical steps forward.
I am a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist with a specialty certification in Mental Health Nursing and a certificate in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. I have training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. I am also a long-time practitioner and teacher of Zen meditation, with a strong interest in compassion-focused therapies.
Over the years, I have worked with people facing anxiety, panic, depression, obsessive thoughts and urges, and intense or quickly changing emotions. I also have experience supporting people living with psychotic disorders and long-standing personality patterns. Many of the people I see feel overwhelmed by their inner world and want both understanding and clear, realistic steps they can try in daily life.
I am known for being quiet and thoughtful. I have a gentle voice and I listen carefully. I will sometimes make suggestions or offer advice, but I am always interested in how you think about it. We will talk together about what feels right for you. In our work, we might use mindfulness to notice your thoughts and feelings, CBT to look at patterns and behaviours, and interpersonal work to understand how relationships affect you. We will move in a step-by-step way, at a pace that feels manageable. Each session, you’ll also fill out a very short check-in about how you are doing and how the session felt, so we can see what is helping and keep your therapy on track.
Outside of work, I am a father of two adult children. I practise martial arts, play the recorder, and enjoy duets with my elderly mother. These parts of my life keep me grounded and remind me that quiet practice and small efforts over time can make a real difference.
At this time, I am not taking on new clients. If you are a returning client, Alana or Victoria, our Intake Advisors, can talk with you about how the clinic can support you and whether it is possible to meet with me again.