How to Choose the Right Counsellor for Your Mental Health Journey
Seeking help for your mental and emotional well-being is a big step — and much like choosing a specialist for a physical injury, finding the right counsellor for your unique needs is key to your healing process. If you’re new to therapy, the whole process might feel a little overwhelming. You might wonder: Where do I start? Should I choose in-person or virtual sessions? How do I know which therapist is right for me?
In this blog, I’ll walk you through the steps to finding a therapist that’s the right fit, so you can feel confident as you begin your mental health journey.
Clinical Supervision Rooted in Connection, Integrity, and Growth
At its best, supervision offers therapists a safe space to grow in confidence, refine their skills, and deepen their understanding of themselves and their clients. My goal is to walk alongside clinicians—whether just starting out or further along in their journey—as they navigate the challenges and joys of this work.
What to Expect at Your First Counselling Session in Surrey, BC
If you’ve never been to counselling before, you might imagine something like lying on a couch while someone silently nods as you talk about your feelings — and honestly, that doesn’t sound very inviting! So, let me take a few minutes to share what the experience is actually like when you come for an in-person counselling session in Surrey.
Mother’s Day Isn’t Simple — And You’re Not Alone if It Feels That Way
Motherhood — in all its forms — has brought me deep joy, incredible love, and a fair share of heartache. Some days I feel grounded and confident. Other days I scroll through Instagram and think, why does everyone else look like they have it together but me?
If that’s you too, I want you to know: you’re not alone.
What Is EMDR, Really? And How Can It Help?
If you follow conversations around mental health, chances are you’ve heard the term EMDR floating around — maybe on Instagram, maybe in a chat between Oprah and Prince Harry. But what is EMDR really? And how can it actually support your healing journey?
Let’s break it down together — no jargon, just a clear explanation you can relate to.
Father’s Day Can Stir More Than We Expect — And That’s Okay
Father’s Day doesn’t land the same way for everyone. Maybe you’re grieving the loss of your dad. Maybe your relationship is strained, or there’s absence, hurt, or distance. Or maybe this day is a mix of pride and exhaustion as you reflect on your own role as a parent.
Married but Lonely: What to Do When You Feel Alone in Your Relationship
You might’ve expected some disagreements, times when parenting or busy schedules would make things feel disconnected—but you didn’t expect this. You share a home, maybe even a bed and children… and yet you feel utterly alone.
If the line “I’m so lonely I could cry” hits a little too close to home, you’re not alone.
What Counselling Is and Is Not
Counselling is ultimately about helping you feel more connected to yourself and your life. It’s a space where you can be real, be heard, and begin to make sense of what you want and need. If that sounds like something you’re ready for, I’d be honoured to support you in that process.
How to Support a Loved One in an Abusive Relationship
You Google “how to support someone in an abusive relationship” and find yourself overwhelmed. There’s lots of information about abuse itself, but not much about how to actually show up for your loved one. You feel stuck and unsure of what to say or do. The last thing you want is to push them away or make things worse.
Let’s walk through it together.
Is It Trauma? Understanding What You’ve Been Through
The truth is — trauma isn’t just about the "big" events that make headlines. It’s also about the quieter, everyday moments that can shake your sense of safety, belonging, or self-worth.
When we talk about trauma in therapy, we often distinguish between what’s known as big “T” trauma and little “t” trauma. Both matter. Both are valid. And both can impact your mental health and how you move through life.
Understanding Your Trauma Response: Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn
You’ve probably heard the terms trauma, trauma-informed, PTSD, or trauma response floating around in conversations or on social media. And maybe you’ve heard about the “fight, flight or freeze” reactions—sometimes even “fawn” is added to that list. But if you're like many people, you might still be wondering what these responses really look like in everyday life.
Mom Guilt: Why Boundaries Might Be the Answer
It doesn’t matter if your child is 2, 12, or 22—mom guilt has a way of creeping in. And it doesn’t care if you’re a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, an adoptive mom, a stepmom, or any other kind of mom. It doesn’t discriminate. Finding ways to implement healthy boundaries can help protect you from this creeping guilt.
It Is Okay to Not Be Okay
Back when the world turned upside down during COVID, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the chaos it brought to my home, my relationships, my community, and, really, the whole world. I hated it—truly hated it. The isolation. The disruption. The loss of connection.
I felt claustrophobic in my own house. I love my husband and daughter deeply, but being with the same two people day in and day out? It wore thin. The lack of space, of novelty, of others—it started to take a toll.