"When we enter the present moment deeply, our regrets and sorrows disappear
and we discover life with all its wonders."
-Thich Nhat Hanh

My Philosophy
I believe we can’t change the earlier events in our lives that may have significantly shaped who we have become, but we can change the impact of those experiences and learn new and more satisfying ways of responding to past, present and future circumstances. Using a strengths based approach, I assist individuals, couples and families who are seeking change and growth. Together we identify and address patterns of relating or behaving that are getting in the way of more balanced, effective and fulfilling relationships, both within ourselves and with others.


My Credentials
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and a member of the BC Association of Social Workers.  I am a clinical member of the Satir Institute of the Pacific (www.satirpacific.org ) and continue to take workshops offered by them on a regular basis. I received my Masters of Social Work from the UBC School of Social Work, where I am a currently a sessional instructor.  I have consulted for nurses, physicians, social workers and counsellors, have presented at a number of conferences and workshops, and published in the Canadian Journal of Counselling.  My interests include building bridges between conventional and more holistic or complementary care and integrating a spiritual focus.