My Approach

I work with people who are ready to push the boundaries of “normal” to uncover & deconstruct the root causes of their suffering. Many of the clients that I work with are dealing with major depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and overall frustration with the current state of our society and environment. They often experience symptoms such as feeling blocked, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, alone, and powerless in their life. I support clients to transform their pain into strength so that they can live a more fulfilled life.

Psychedelic integration therapy has been my area of professional specialty since 2018 & has been part of my personal journey since 2001. My practice philosophy is that each person has a natural, infinite inner strength that transforms their pain & supports their physical, mental & spiritual health. Negative life events cause this to become blocked which leads to dissatisfaction & dis-ease. I empower clients to re-connect with their inner strength and resilience so that they can live a more fulfilled, authentic life.

Individual Counselling: $180 per 1 hour (50 minute) session

My Story

Over the past 18 years I have worked with people in many areas of mental health. About seven years ago I began to directly focus my energy on mental health & psychedelic integration counselling.

Although my original career goal was to broadly improve mental health treatment & policy through research, I quickly realized that I needed to do more than study people who suffered. My heart repeatedly told me that I needed to connect with people in a more relational, supportive way - and that through this type of connection I would make a positive difference in both the lives of others and my self. As a result, I became immersed in training in anti-oppressive, compassionate counselling practices & psychedelic integration.

From there it all began to make more sense. I started to see that disconnection from our selves, others, & nature is the root of many states of suffering, and that re-connection is the antidote.

This idea that “dis-connection” leads to “dis-ease” is now a foundational piece of my personal & professional philosophy.

Areas of practice

• Psychedelic integration

• Depression & anxiety

• Somatic therapy

• Conscious cannabis practices

• Breath work & meditation

• Family of origin & inner child work

• Healthy boundaries & communication

• Separation & divorce

• Grief, death & suicide

• MAiD

• Exercise & mental health

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Metaphysical Doctorate Program (University of Metaphysical Sciences)

• Master of Social Work (University of Victoria)

• Master of Public Administration (University of Saskatchewan)

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honours (Carleton University)

TRaining

• Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Training, Therapsil

• Compassionate Inquiry Professional Online Training with Dr. Gabor Maté.

• Psychedelic First Aid (Centre for Medicinal Mindfulness)

• Psychedelic Guide Training (Centre for Medicinal Mindfulness)

• Psychedelic Sitters School (Centre for Medicinal Mindfulness)

• Cannabis Assisted Somatic Psychotherapy (Centre for Medicinal Mindfulness)

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

• British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) Registered Social Worker #14081

• British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) #1007432

• Ontario College of Social Workers (OCSWSSW) #842049

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Rates

Individual Counselling

• Includes a 50 minute session, resources, assessment and goal setting.

1 hour session (50 min) - $180

Psychedelic Consultation

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60 minutes - $180

Mental Health in Business Consultation

60 minutes - $180

Letter writing

• This applies to short letter writing or form completion.

60 minutes - $170