Mindful Me Counselling

Experience

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I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from McMaster University. During my degrees, my research focused on coping styles amongst child caregivers and treating autism through behavioural intervention. I think of myself as a life-long learner, with continued training in:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Tauma Informed Practice
• Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
• Expressive Play Therapy
• Complex Trauma
• Laughter Yoga

I have traveled and worked alongside individuals in many different countries and am passionate about connecting with those from a variety of backgrounds. I have been providing support to children, youth and families for over 20 years, with experience collaborating with schools, childcares, ministry teams, community organizations and extended families. I believe that supporting a child means supporting the entire family system.​

My expertise lies in supporting children who present with complex behaviour and those with neuro-diversities, their siblings and caregivers. I have also worked with young people and families in their management of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and in adjustment to multiple diagnoses. In addition to therapeutic support, I do skills training and practice in emotional literacy, self compassion, mindfulness and regulation strategies with both young people and parents.​