Essor Counselling

My mission as a provider: My mission is to offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe healing happens in a trusting relationship, at your own pace and within your boundaries. My goal is to support you in understanding yourself better, healing from painful experiences, and building a healthier and more fulfilling life and relationships.

My approach: My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, and my work is trauma-informed. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness, and I tailor our work together to your needs and goals. In trauma work, we begin with safety and stabilization, and you set the pace. I also see mind and body as connected, so we pay attention to both as part of healing.

My story: I began practicing as a counsellor in 2010, after completing my Bachelor’s degree, and I completed my Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 2014. Over the years I have worked in a psychiatric hospital, community settings, and private practice, and I have also supervised counsellors and taught psychology at the university level. Working with people from many different backgrounds has taught me that every person’s story is unique, and it is a privilege to be trusted with it. I offer therapy in person in Vancouver and virtually across Canada.