Sessions happen in the nearby outdoors — a neighbourhood park, riverside walking path, lake, or forested area. You and I will always discuss beforehand where best to meet. I offer the choice to incorporate mindfulness-based and somatic (embodied) practices into each session, from mindful movement to practicing mindfulness of the five senses in nature. I also incorporate experiential and expressive activities, like creative arts or mirroring nature movement exercises, to help process emotions and experiences that can be hard to access with words alone. We may gently stroll, pause, or sit, depending on how you're feeling and where the session takes us.

Sessions occur rain or shine, with exceptions for weather warnings such as rainfall, strong wind, heat, or snowstorm warnings, for safety. I'll always let you know at least 24 hours ahead of any weather-related cancellations, and we'll rebook for a later date.

I offer sessions at several transit-accessible nature locations in Vancouver and Burnaby, including Riverfront Park, Central Park (Burnaby), Trout Lake Park, and Jonathan Rogers Park. Most locations have wheelchair-accessible paths and washrooms — we'll choose the location that works best for you together.

Mindfulness comes from the ancient Pāli word sati, meaning "remembering" — not recalling the past, but a deeper remembering of our interconnectedness and a returning to the fullness of the present moment. In counselling, mindfulness helps you slow down, notice what's happening inside, and cultivate a more grounded, accepting relationship with your thoughts and emotions. Over time, this allows greater clarity, calm, and resilience to emerge naturally. I draw on evidence-based approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as part of this work.

Yes. I offer individual counselling virtually across British Columbia, as well as in-person and in-nature sessions in Vancouver and Burnaby.

• 50-minute counselling session: $160

• 75-minute counselling session: $235

Counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker are exempt from GST and can be claimed as a medical expense on your income tax.

Many extended health plans do cover counselling provided by a Registered Social Worker, but coverage varies by provider. I recommend checking directly with your extended health plan or third-party insurer to confirm what your plan covers.

Yes. I have limited sliding scale spots available at $110 per 50-minute session for those facing systemic barriers. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming of our many diverse experiences of life. I draw on evidence-based approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy, alongside Nature-Based and somatic (embodied) practices. We always move at the speed of relationship and trust.

My office is located near Waterfront SkyTrain Station in Downtown Vancouver, at Homer St. & West Cordova. I also offer virtual sessions across BC and in-nature sessions at select Vancouver and Burnaby parks.