About Snow Valley Counselling
I began my career in the field of mental health and counselling in 2002, after pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. I worked with children, teens, and adults in Calgary, with Alberta Health Services (in-patient, out-patient, community outreach), non-profit agencies, schools as a Family School Liaison, and co-facilitating grief groups.
After completing a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and registering as a Psychologist in Alberta in 2015, I moved to Fernie and began working in private practice.
I love learning and self-discovery, and participate in regular training, consultation, and personal growth opportunities.
Experiencing a significant loss at the age of 29 was a guiding influence, personally and professionally. The experience of grief led me to further expand on passions including yoga teacher training, traveling to India, Vipassana meditation retreats, and attending graduate school.
“The curious paradox is that, when I accept myself as I am, then I can change.”
-Carl Rogers
post-graduate training includes:
Ongoing courses through Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)
Internal Family Systems (ongoing)
Companioning the Dying and Companioning the Bereaved courses
Certified Grief Educator
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1)
Certification in Connected Parents, Thriving Kids (CPTK), an Imago parenting program
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Continuous workshops, supervision, and training on topics such as somatic-based psychotherapy, grief/loss, self-care, trauma, relationships, parenting, and more.
I am a member in good standing with the following professional organizations:
College of Health and Care Professionals of BC: https://chcpbc.org
British Columbia Psychological Association: https://www.psychologists.bc.ca
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)