Counselling and therapy with me is a very personal process, based upon a relationship of trust. You will set the pace, and I will help you to expand your understanding and perspective of the issues of concern. From this broadening perspective we will consider how to build your own personal resources and opportunities to address, respond to, make choices about, and deal with those issues.

I am a Clinical Social Worker, which means, for those unfamiliar with the term, that my training and experience are grounded in an appreciation of the individual within his/her environment (family of origin, current and past relationships, friendships, community and society). I have worked within the mental health, crisis response, and employee and family assistance fields, for approximately 28 years. Within my full time private practice, I work extensively with couples and individuals, dealing with:

• relationship issues
• depression and anxiety
• other challenges with mood and emotions
• crisis and life transitions
• difficulties with other relationships (family, friends, colleagues)
• personal development
• managing chronic health challenges.

While I have training in various therapeutic modalities, my approach is eclectic, in response to your needs, style, and priorities. Although I can't give you a roadmap of how this counselling/therapy process will unfold for you, I can tell you that your confidentiality, values and choices will always be respected.

I am registered by my professional association (Alberta College of Social Workers), on both the Clinical Practice Registry and the Private Practice Roster, and further authorized under the Health Professions Act to provide psychosocial intervention. Briefly, what this means is that I am bound, both personally and professionally, to a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.