Do you find yourself confused about what you want or feel? Are you overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings? Do you find yourself wanting one thing, but repeatedly experiencing another? Sometimes this is just life, and sometimes we are too close to a problem to understand it. Let’s work together to help you build more peace, clarity and joy — whatever it is you bring to the table.
The work I do is heart-centered and rooted in my belief in each of our abilities to shed light on our inner experiences and choices: to learn how to navigate the world in a way that feels appropriate and healthy to us. I believe that we have the ability to set ourselves free from the inner struggles that constrain us and that curiosity, insight and self compassion can bring us closer to what truly matters.
I am a middle-aged woman (she/her) living in Kitchener Waterloo. I have a Masters in Social Work and have been directly and indirectly engaged in counselling work for over 12 years. My own experiences have guided me towards this work. The knowledge, insight and instinct I bring has been harvested from extensive training alongside my own life journey.
I aspire to anti-oppressive practice, and am aware that the therapist’s office can sometimes be a vulnerable and uncomfortable place. My intention is to always be conscious of how our social locations and histories can affect the way we experience/treat one another. I aim to help you to feel as safe and seen as possible and am always open to, and desirous of, feedback.
I use trauma-specific approaches, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Schema Therapy, EMDR, parts work, ACT and the therapeutic use of self compassion. I borrow from all of these to build an eclectic approach that helps you to better understand and address what you are experiencing, and to help you set goals that are realistic and matter to you. In my past I have done extensive work with sexual assault survivors and teens, but have also supported folks with a wide range of challenges, uniquenesses and needs.
Let’s explore together!
I offer free 15 minute consultations so that we can consider if I am the right fit for you!
Please reach out to find out about cost. I am a registered social worker which means I am covered by certain insurance plans.
Healing Hearth Counselling 