Are you living in a cross-cultural context and feeling:
- Exhausted and completely overwhelmed
- Stressed and anxious
- Depressed
- Unsure of where to go in the future or which decision to make
- Lonely and stuck
Are you experiencing:
- Loss of self-esteem and confidence (you don’t recognise yourself anymore)
- Loss of identity
- Culture shock or reverse culture shock
- Challenging family dynamics due to relocation
I would love to partner with you
I am passionate about helping expats thrive in living abroad and I would love to partner with you as you navigate the ups and downs of life overseas. I have been an expat myself and understand the unique dynamics of life abroad.
What to Expect
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Authenticity
I am an every-day, down-to-earth person and I avoid top-down relationships, admit to my own shortcomings, and meet my clients on a personal, human level.
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Connection/Community
We are built for connection; when we truly experience healthy connection and community, so much can change and be restored.
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Curiosity
I am a life-long learner; I hold a strong curiosity about the world and believe in “further up and further in.”
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Collaboration
I believe in the ‘village’ and I highly value collaboration with others whose work intersects with mine, whether other mental health professionals, artists, faith leaders, NGOs, and more.
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Respect
I highly respect the autonomy of my clients and their process, and hold space for all individuals, regardless of religion, sexuality, gender, age, or ethnicity.
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Consistency
I am trustworthy and I do what I say that I will do.
Yes, I use only HIPAA compliant, secure technology for my sessions and the storage of my notes. Confidentiality is of top importance and I do everything in my power to make sure this is the case, especially through the internet. If you would like more information about which specific programs I use, I am happy to answer any questions!
Within Canada, I can see clients who are located in all provinces and territories, except for Quebec (due to provincial regulations).
Technology offers a lot of flexibility and many of my clients live all over the world, especially in the Middle East. I have to follow the regulations for counsellors/therapists in the country where each client is located. Unfortunately, due to this, I am unable to see clients who are in the US.
However, if you are from or located in a country where I have never seen a client, I am happy to do research on the regulations in that country as part of deciding whether we are a good fit.
That's no problem! I offer a free 20 minute consultation without any pressure to book a session afterwards. It is really important to me that both of us feel good about working together.
I have in the past and may again in the future, but at this point I currently see clients exclusively online.
Studies overwhelmingly suggest that it is! I encourage you to do your research, but just as a place to start, check out these articles:
I use an integrated approach to therapy, as I believe that this offers endless possibilities for exploration; however, I mostly draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. See my blog for more information.
Education
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counselling from Briercrest Seminary (2017)
- Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, minor in Psychology from Trinity Western University (2012)
Professional Memberships
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (#10000991), with the professional designation of Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
- Middle East Psychological Association
Additional training
- Motivational Interviewing (2017)
- Certificate in TeleMental Health and Digital Ethics - Zur Institute (2019)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners (2019)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma (2019)