Know the "I'm fine" lie all too well?
Let's talk about what's really going on.
Plain-language counselling in Vancouver for capable but overwhelmed humans who are done pretending.
The moment you say, "Honestly, I'm not fine," we start.
You set the pace and direction for where we go, and I’ll bring the tools and perspective to help map the way.
For the past 15 years in different roles, I’ve sat with people untangling what feels overwhelming. My job isn’t to hand you answers, but to create the space where your own clarity and confidence emerge.
And honestly? You might not even know where to start right now. I get that. Most of my clients have said the same, only to then tell me, ‘Wow, I didn’t know I had that much to say.’
This is your space. You decide what we unpack and when. Even if all you’ve got that day is, ‘I don’t know.’
Step by step, we’ll build relief at your pace until you feel steady enough to take the wheel yourself.
- 15 years' experience guiding adults through complex ideas in ways that actually make sense
- Committed to neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed support
- Grounded in the belief that "what's shareable is bearable"
- Guided by compassion, curiosity and respect for who and where you are
Feel like you're holding it together... just barely?
Take heart. You’re in good company. I often hear things like:
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I’m two clicks from meltdown at work.
My new diagnosis explains a lot, but it also makes me feel trapped.
Anger leaks out on the people I love most.
I laugh with friends, then go home and feel hollow.
Doomscrolling climate news at 1 a.m. is my new normal—help.
I'm so good at masking that no one sees I'm falling apart.
If even one of those lines hit home, you're in the right place.
I work with every struggle you see here (and plenty that didn’t fit these boxes). You choose where we start, and I’ll follow your lead. No mandate to share everything, no rush.
Where I often help
Not seeing yourself here?
Humans are messy and websites are short. If you only half-see yourself here, or you’re carrying a totally different tangle, book a quick chat anyway. We’ll decide together whether I’m the right fit, and if not, I’ll try to point you to someone who is.
Choose how you want to meet
In-person, downtown Vancouver (opening soon)
Why you might choose it:
Body language matters and so does stepping out of your everyday space. A neutral, private room lets your nervous system register “I’m safe. I can feel this.”
How it works:
50 min, same cozy office each visit. There’s a box of tactile fidgets if your hands need to move.
Note: My downtown Vancouver office is opening soon. If you’d like to be notified when in-person sessions are available, get in touch here.
Secure video, anywhere in BC
Why you might choose it:
Perfect when you’re sick, travelling, or live outside Vancouver. Same plain-language approach, minus commute time.
How it works:
We can meet by phone or a computer with a webcam. Sit somewhere you can speak freely but with privacy.
Quick take
Face-to-face tends to spark deeper “aha” moments sooner, while video makes it easy to keep showing up when life gets busy. You can always hop between the two as needed.
Here's how therapy with me works
Reach out
Pop your name, email, and a one-line “here’s what’s up” into the contact form. I’ll reply within 2 business days.
First hello
(free 10-15 min call)
We hop on the phone or a video call, you ask anything, and we both check the fit. No pressure, no prep needed.
First session
(50 min)
At your pace, we map what’s really going on and pick one tiny step toward relief.
Ongoing support
We meet as long as it’s useful. When you feel steady, you call the finish line. My door is always open for tune-ups.
You've made it this far. If something in you is saying, "Maybe now's the time..."
Then let’s talk. The first conversation is a free, no-pressure way to explore whether we’re a good fit.
- Neurodivergent-affirming
- 2SLGBTQAI+ friendly
- Trauma-informed practice