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Areas of Expertise & Experience

Counselling Modalities

Psychological Counselling

Psycho-Social Counselling

Biblical, Christian Counselling 

Online Counselling

Individual, Adult Counselling

Client Concerns and Focus Areas

Trauma Recovery 

Spiritual concerns, spiritual abuse recovery

Anxiety & Stress 

Low mood, discouragement, disappointment

Relationship concerns (codependency, communication, & control dynamics)

Family of origin issues (family conflict & narcissistic family system)

Personality Development & Self-Differentiation

Grief, loss, and forgiveness work

Anger management and emotion regulation 

Life purpose & direction

Adjustment related challenges to life transitions

Cross-cultural, multi-cultural, and expatriate experiences 

Counselling Theory & Framework

Acceptance and Commitment

Client-Centered 

Cognitive Behavioral

Solution-Focused 

Attachment-based 

Family-Systems 

Cross-Cultural

Trauma-Informed 

The idea of the “comfy couch” in counselling is intended to bring to mind a safe, quiet space where you can sit, reflect, and talk through your thoughts, feelings and concerns. But all things considered, the counselling "hour" is brief. 

Life isn't confined to that couch—it unfolds outside the counselling appointments, in the moments that challenge you, stretch you, and ask you to grow. That’s often the hardest part: taking what you’ve explored or discussed in a counselling session and applying it in real-time situations.

You don’t have to do that alone. I’m here to support you beyond the couch, helping you navigate those in-between moments and build confidence as you take action to change what is within your control. 

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