I believe change is possible no matter what obstacles are placed upon your path. It is within your grasp to build up coping strategies to handle life’s challenges. I endeavour to work with clients to create a bank of resources to manage difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and situations. This enables a sense of security when a withdrawal is required from one’s emotional bank account. A design for coping and living is established in therapeutic alliance between counsellor and client. Evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are introduced and implemented. I value open communication, honesty, and authenticity in my counselling approach when working with people.

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University along with a Bachelor of Education. As a former teacher with 18 years experience, I look forward to working with adults and youth. I enjoy meeting client’s where they are at in a variety of circumstances and situations. I aspire to provide quality care in the domains of disordered eating, relationships, anxiety, depression in addition to grief and loss. My practicum took place at Cedars Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island where I specialized in the treatment of addictions. I bring a genuine empathy and understanding to those struggling with substance use disorders through my own recovery.

I am happy to offer daily, evening and Saturday services in both French and English.

All my relations,

Allison