So, how does this
even all work?
My Approach to Counselling
A lil’ peek inside what it might be like to work together
I describe myself as a relational therapist, which means I believe healing and growth happen in relationships — including the one we create together here.
In our sessions, the way we connect, communicate, and even stumble sometimes becomes part of the work itself. If something shows up between us — maybe you feel misunderstood, or you’re not sure how to tell me something — we can pause and talk about it. That helps us create a safe place to explore patterns in real time and practice new ways of relating.
Practically, this means I’m paying attention not only to what you’re saying, but also how you and I are interacting. For example, if I notice you hesitate to share something with me, we might slow down and explore what that hesitation is about. Often, the same hesitations show up with partners, friends, or family. By practicing here, you get to try out new ways of being that can transfer outside of therapy. It also means that I value your input into our work and encourage feedback, even if it means I need to change something on my end.
So, from my perspective, therapy isn’t just about me giving you tools — it’s also about using our relationship as a space to experiment, repair, and practice. I want this to feel like a collaborative process where you can be fully yourself, even if that means disagreeing with me, asking for something different, or letting me know when I miss the mark.
My Therapy Space Might Be for You If…
My Therapy Space Might Be for You If…
For Individuals:
You’re “finding yourself,” reinventing, or remembering who you are.
You’re in the midst of a big transition and want to replace the feeling of flailing with more stability and safety inside yourself.
You know who you are and are ready to lean into all your goodness to grow in new ways.
You’re exploring identity and values, asking yourself: Who am I really? What do I stand for? Where are my values leading me?
You’re experiencing burnout, fatigue, people-pleasing, or the nonstop hustle of western culture, and you want to find more ease, rest, and balance.
You’re craving a space for unconventional conversations or — the things you want to explore but don’t have the friends, family, or social network to support right now.
For Couples & Relationships:
You’re navigating the wild, messy world of dating and want a supportive space to figure it out.
You’re in a long-term relationship and want to reconnect, strengthen, or deepen your bond.
You’re interested in expanding or reimagining your current relationship, including non-traditional paths.
You’re wanting to explore or improve your sex life & intimacy.
You’re healing from a breakup or relationship loss and want support through the process.
You and your partner(s) want tools to handle conflict, build emotional connection, & navigate life’s stressors together.
You’re ready to better understand the patterns that keep you stuck — and learn how to break them together.
How I work
While my approach to therapy is relational by nature, I also draw from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Feminist Theory. In practice, this means our sessions are a mix of reflection, exploration, and practical strategies. Sometimes that looks like slowing down to notice what emotions are present in the moment. Other times, it’s untangling long-standing patterns, rewriting unhelpful narratives, or practicing communication skills you can take into your daily life and relationships.
This work also means creating space for the emotions we’ve been told to keep to ourselves — anger, grief, worry, rage — and finding ways to express them in healthy, meaningful ways. Together, we’ll explore who you want to become, and recognize that the changes we long for often require discomfort, struggle, and effort. Growth rarely happens in our comfort zone, and therapy can be a place to practice leaning into that.
Throughout our work together, I check in regularly about what’s working, what’s not, and how the pace feels — because therapy works best when it’s collaborative, empowering, and centered on your autonomy and growth.
(basically the equivalent of getting yourself a sweet treat)