My therapeutic approach is rooted in presence — the kind that slows down enough to feel safe, goes deep enough to foster lasting change, and stays human enough to offer truly compassionate care.
About Me
I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) accredited through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). As a Registered Counselling Therapist with ACTA and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II), my extensive training includes advanced mental health assessments, concurrent disorder treatment, and suicide prevention measures.
My clinical experience spans diverse environments across both public and private sectors, including prominent roles within Canada’s leading evidence-based mental health and addiction networks. Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, I’ve facilitated impactful psychoeducational groups, conducted comprehensive mental health assessments, and provided individualized support to diverse populations across Northern Canada and beyond. These enriching experiences strengthened my ability to support people from all walks of life and reinforce a belief I carry into every session:
that healing is always possible, even when it feels out of reach.
Why I Founded Compassionate Central 🌇
I founded Compassionate Central in response to a growing gap I kept witnessing in our mental health and medical systems: a subtle erosion of presence.
Sessions rushed. Stories flattened. Pain treated like data. Again and again, I witnessed care becoming transactional, stripped of its humanity. People begin to feel invisible — not just in the system, but in their own healing. What was missing wasn’t just time or funding — it was a kind of compassion that could hold complexity without collapsing it.
The kind of compassion I mean isn’t surface-level. It’s quiet, steady, deeply attuned — rooted in presence, not performance. It says: you don’t have to prove your pain for it to matter. It sounds like someone remembering the detail you forgot you shared. It feels like being asked the question no one else thought to ask. I built this practice out of a longing to restore that kind of care — the kind that first drew me to this work, and still grounds me today. Not as an afterthought, but as the foundation for something more whole, more human.
Because I believe healing isn’t just about restoring function — it’s about restoring a real connection. The kind that tells you, in a thousand quiet ways, you matter, even now. That’s the heart of Compassionate Central: not a soft platitude, but a grounded kind of holding — capable of meeting pain, honoring complexity, and making space for real change to begin.
My Approach
My approach is rooted in clinical humility — the belief that you are the expert of your own experience, and that therapy should honor your insight rather than override it. I operate from a biopsychosocial perspective: a whole-person approach that considers not just symptoms, but your body, mind, environment, and personal history. Every assessment I do is about understanding the full picture. It’s never about fitting you into a prewritten story. What you’re going through deserves to be taken seriously, met with care, and explored in depth. I don’t treat checklists — I work with people. That means slowing down, listening fully, and collaborating on treatment that actually fits you.
My Therapeutic Foundation
As a trauma-informed clinician, I draw from neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and attachment theory.
I also integrate a range of modalities, including (but not limited to):
- Humanistic
- Emotion-Focused (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Solution-Focused
- Psychodynamic
- Narrative Therapy
Whether we’re exploring the quiet, fragmented parts of your inner world that often go unheard, building tools to support your resilience, or reconnecting with your authentic self — this integrative foundation allows us to tailor your care with intention. Grounded in evidence, guided by what resonates most with your lived experience.
What We Explore Together
Whatever you’re facing — anxiety, depression, addiction, relational wounds, stress, or something harder to name — you don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we enter each session with compassionate curiosity. Where we explore the heart of what hurts, trace the roots of your challenges, and build a process that supports change from the inside out. We’ll uncover unconscious dynamics, relational patterns, and the deeper stories that shape how you feel, think, and respond. Over time, that clarity and insight can help you reclaim a greater sense of agency — unlocking real, lasting change.
If You’re Considering Therapy
I understand that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, especially if past experiences left you feeling unheard or dismissed. At Compassionate Central, you don’t need a perfect description of your challenges or clear labels to start. Many clients arrive feeling unsure or overwhelmed, sensing they need support but not knowing exactly where to begin.
If that sounds familiar, know this: you don’t need the right words to begin — just the courage to show up. I’ll be here to meet you when you do.
📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation — no pressure, no expectations. Just space to ask questions, get a feel for the fit, and take a first step toward feeling more like yourself.
