My Philosophy
Therapy isn't about erasing all evidence of our struggles or past hurts - that's impossible. Some experiences shape a so deeply that we fear we couldn't possibly survive the pain of facing them. Yet, when we can safely process and integrate those experiences, we often emerge as more complex, rich and whole versions of ourselves than we could have imagined - forever changed, yet more fully alive.
I believe we all carry innate wisdom and a deep capacity for healing and growth. This capacity is nurtured through creative expression, safe connection, and inner alignment. As we become more connected and attuned within ourselves, we're better able to form meaningful relationships with others and experience more fulfilment in life.
Therapy offers a safe, supportive, and attuned relationship where you can explore, process, and integrate your experiences - fostering resilience, healing, and authentic growth.
Therapeutic modalities
My practice is primarily trauma-informed and person-centred, prioritizing safety within the therapeutic relationship as well as outside the therapy space. This means consent and autonomy are prioritized, and each therapeutic journey is a collaborative and evolving process shaped by your unique needs, values, and goals. I also work from a sensorimotor-informed lens, inviting embodied awareness and offering somatic tools to support healing, growth, and nervous system regulation. Mindfulness, strengths-based, and cognitive/behavioural tools are commonly offered, and I always encourage self-compassion along the way.
Sessions with me are warm and grounded in authentic relating. I will show up as my authentic self, and you are invited and welcomed to show up as you are. Together, we’ll co-create a process that feels authentic, supportive, and meaningful for you. .
Art Therapy
In my practice, art therapy is not a separate modality but is used in conjunction with conversation throughout the therapeutic process. I believe humans are innately creative beings, and creative expression—which comes in many forms—can deepen healing and support meaningful growth and wellbeing. The goal is not to create a “good” piece of art, but to use the creative process to externalize and explore experiences, build insight and embodied learning, and process and integrate trauma. How this looks in session will vary according to each client’s needs and preferences.
Art is always an invitation and never required, and no prior art experience is necessary. If including art in session doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, that’s okay, too.
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When there's a crack in my mirror, I can't see myself as I am—all I see is the crack. The crack tells me that there is something wrong with me, that I'm not enough, and that this is how others see me, too. It's not a question of finding a better mirror. It's about seeing beyond the crack. I am not, nor ever will be, perfect. But I don't need to live for approval. I need to live for acceptance and joy in the unique, worthy, lovable, beautiful, sacred being that I am, and to celebrate that same thing in others. That's seeing beyond the crack. I'm learning to love my imperfections; in the end, they make me who I am, in all my flawed glory. ~ Richard Wagamese
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