What types of Counselling do I offer?
I offer a wide range of counselling, from children struggling with regulating their emotions to adults dealing with grief and loss.
If you don't see your particular struggle listed below, please reach out to me. Not everything we go through can fit neatly into a box. I'd love to set up a free consultation to discuss if I would be a good fit for you or your child. If there is something I'm not able to help you with, I'd love to refer you to a counsellor that better suits your needs.
Grief Counselling
Grief can feel like the ground has given way beneath you. Whether you have lost a child, a parent, a spouse or someone dear to you, you do not have to walk this road alone. As a mom who lost my son Matthew in 2007, I understand firsthand how deep and long the journey of grief can be. Supporting parents who have lost a child is my first passion, and I also walk alongside siblings, grandparents and whole families. Together we make space to grieve, to remember your loved one and to slowly find hope again. For those who would like it, I gently weave in faith and prayer.
The main struggles I assist with are:
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Loss of a Child at Any Age
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Sudden or Traumatic Loss
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Grieving Children and Teens
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Grieving Together as a Family
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Anniversaries, Holidays and Mother's/Father's Day
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Feeling Stuck, Numb or Overwhelmed
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Faith Questions in Grief
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Loss of a Parent, Spouse or Loved One
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Learning to Carry Your Loved One With You
Child Counselling
I help children understand their brain, body sensations, emotions and experiences. I help them find coping tools that they can apply to everyday challenges. Play is considered the language of children. Especially in younger children, play can be a better way to learn about the child than sitting down and asking them about their problems. This is why I use the following techniques and activities: play, sand tray, art, books, and games. These practices help children be more at ease and be able to better express themselves.
The main struggles I assist with are:
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Self-Regulation (Understanding their emotions and how to calm themselves down)
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Grief/Loss
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Self-Esteem
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Anxiety
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Divorce
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Bullying
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Problem-Solving
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Teaching Resilience
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Social-Emotional Skills
Teen Counselling
It is not easy being a teen today. There can be so many challenges they face as they grow and as their brains develop. From dealing with changes to their bodies, mental health challenges and school struggles, being a teen can be one of the most difficult times of one's life. With counselling, your teen can develop a wide variety of coping tools to use throughout their life in a "safe space" with an empathetic ear that is non-judgemental.
The main struggles I assist with are:
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Self-Regulation (understanding their emotions and how to build a toolbox of strategies for life)
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Grief/Loss
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Self-Esteem/Body Image
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Stress/Anxiety
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Bullying
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Depression
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Divorce
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Teen Related Issues
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Teen/Parent Conflict
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Mental Health Challenges
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Conflict and Resolution
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Transitions
Parent Coaching
The everyday challenges and stresses of being a parent can be exhausting. Whether you're raising young children or growing teens, the struggles never seem to stop. With Parent Coaching sessions, parents will be given proven strategies to support the individual needs of their child. These strategies will help to prevent the power struggle. My goal is to give parents confidence in their parenting and help them build deep connections with their children. Working with parents is a key component of a child's success.
I provide effective parenting strategies for:
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When your child has a tantrum
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Effective discipline
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Developing coping strategies for effective parenting
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Building connections with your child
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Conflict resolution with your child
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Building self-esteem in your child
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Help motivate your child
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Navigate grief and loss
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Setting goals for your parenting
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Setting goals for your child's behaviour
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Working with your child's teacher and school
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Navigating support through divorce
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Navigating additional support for your child's mental health and your own
Women's Counselling
Women carry so much. As moms, wives, daughters, friends and workers, we often put ourselves last until we are running on empty. Counselling gives you a safe, unhurried space to be heard and to care for your own heart. Together we'll find tools to calm your body and mind, work through what is weighing on you and move forward with confidence. I work equally well with women of faith and those without, and gently include faith when you would like it to be part of your healing.
The main struggles I assist with are:
- Burnout and Overwhelm
- Stress and Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma
- Motherhood and Parenting Stress
- Regulating Big Emotions (yours and your kids')
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem and Identity
- Relationship Struggles
- Spiritual Struggles
- Caring for Yourself