My background:

I graduated from the University of Victoria Educational Psychology Counselling Program in 2007 with a masters degree in Counselling Psychology and I am registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My studies and training have focused on couples (all lifestyles), trauma recovery, First Responder stress injuries, multicultural counselling and the areas of self-concept and self-esteem. My training has included working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and traumatic brain injury using in-depth client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy,AEDP and a somatic experiencing framework. I am a . I am also a Gottman Method Level 2 trained couples therapist. I held a counselling position at BC Families in Transition – BCFIT (formerly the Divorce and Separation Resource Centre) for 4 years and a counsellor/case manager position at Lifetime Networks Victoria (LNV) for 6 years. LNV is an organization that builds safe and secure futures for those isolated and vulnerable due to disability within our community by developing and maintaining lifelong personal support networks that include family, friends and community. I am on the BCACC delegates counsel and strive to continue learning and helping others educate themselves in the field of psychology.

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