Work is a place of resource for many people. It gives us a sense of purpose, much needed structure, brain stimulation, contact with others, and income for our needs and wants. Work can also be stressful. That’s ok too. Our systems can handle temporary stress, whether it is meeting a deadline or giving a scary … Read more
Are you and your partner feeling more like roommates than romantic partners these days? Are you going through the motions of playing house but not feeling very physically or even emotionally connected? It can be confusing and even frustrating for couples when they experience this kind of disconnect in their relationship. Especially when they can … Read more
A traumatic experience is defined as an experience that leaves us with feelings of “horror, helplessness or hopelessness” (Herman, 1992). It’s an experience during which our system is overwhelmed. It’s generally an abnormal situation and results in us creating defenses or ways of being that get us through such an experience. Thank goodness for those … Read more
Do you work in the social services, teaching or health fields? Are you sometimes triggered by your student/patient/client? In the field of counselling it is well recognized that from time to time counsellors will be triggered by a client. Often it is because the client reminds them of someone in the counsellor’s personal life or … Read more
A very exciting update to announce: I am now able to direct bill many insurance companies. Here are the insurance providers I can currently direct bill: AGA Financial Group inc.Alberta Blue CrossBelairdirectBenevaBPACanada LifeCanada Life – PSHCPCanadian Construction Workers Union (C.C.W.U.)Chambers of Commerce (Johnston Group)CINUP (Johnston Group)ClaimSecureCoughlin & Associates Ltd.Cowan (Express Scripts Canada)EquitableFirst Canadian (Johnston Group)GMS … Read more
Does it feel like every time you start a conversation with your partner you end up fighting? Does it seem like they hear the opposite of what you are trying to get across? This happens in relationships. It’s normal. For various reasons, the longer we are with a partner the more we end up working … Read more
How’s parenting going for you these days? If you’re finding it easy that’s great. Some people find parenting comes easily to them. Others find it pretty challenging. Especially this day in age with anxiety in our kids reaching maximum levels. How do you manage your child or teen’s anxiety? Are you able to be present and not … Read more
Everyone finds relationships challenging at times. You’re not alone! But there are different ways these challenges present and also different degrees of challenge. Are you someone who feels ok when not in a relationship but as soon as you’re in it your overthinking starts up? (1) Is your overthinking more on the anxious side? For … Read more
In my practice I see individuals and couples and I also provide consultation and clinical supervision to other counsellors. This blog post is for counsellors.
If you are a counsellor or student counsellor in British Columbia you are likely aware that BC Government has recently announced its intent to regulate psychotherapy under the Health Professions Act beginning November 2027.