I primarily practice Person-Centered Therapy, which is non-directive by nature and allows the client to direct the counselling session, while the counsellor provides support and guidance. However, my counselling approach is eclectic and draws from various other counselling modalities, including CBT, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

When I work with children/youth, depending on the child’s age and presenting problem, I may incorporate play, games, art and other expressive modalities, to meet the child where they are at developmentally. Play is a child’s language and is an essential part of communicating with young children.

In supporting parents, I also share resources, exercises, and information to stimulate insight, awareness and growth. I offer homework assignments, to deepen learning, depending on the client’s interest.

When it comes to my beliefs about parenting, I am aligned with the Positive Parenting Philosophy. I believe that the most powerful tool we have as a parent is our relationship with our child. I also believe that every child is doing the best that they can, and all misbehaviour is their attempt to communicate their emotions and needs, in the best way they know how. I attempt to meet parents where they are at in their parenting journey and help them to reflect on what their intentions and goals are as a parent, and find parenting strategies that are in line them.