My Approach

I approach sessions with a person-centered focus, while integrating principles and concepts from an existential lens that is centered on helping clients find a sense of meaning and control in their lives and live the life they want. Most of all, I recognize that the number one predictor of success in counselling is a strong therapeutic alliance. For that reason, I am always willing to tailor sessions to meet the specific needs of my clients based on their identified goals and specific reasons for seeking counselling.

Who I See

I work with adolescents (14+) and adults. Although I welcome a diverse range of clients, most of my experience is working with individuals experiencing challenges with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, substance use and relationships. My first language is English, but I also speak French! 

My Practice

In our first sessions, we will take the time to conceptualize and understand your presenting challenges and goals for therapy through history gathering and rapport building. I often find that clients entering therapy can be quite frustrated with themselves because of the issues or challenges they’re facing, which is why I will always start with compassionate inquiry to help you better understand the root causes of your challenges and develop greater capacity for self-compassion.  

From there, you and I will collaborate on setting goals together and developing a plan forward. I will tailor my approach and interventions to your specific needs. At the end of the day, I feel that therapy works best when you feel a sense of autonomy and that you are being truly listened to. For that reason, I am always focused on remaining non-judgmental, authentic, and open-minded in my practice.  

I offer in-person sessions in Saint John, as well as virtual and phone sessions.