My story
From the classroom to the counselling room
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 25 years in Vancouver schools — first as a classroom, resource, and arts teacher, and now as a school counsellor and private practitioner. That foundation shapes everything I do.
My arts background — a B.A. in Ethnomusicology and an M.Ed. in Arts Education (SFU) — is woven into my practice. Training in art therapy, drama therapy, and Developmental Transformations (DvT) deepens my use of creative modalities, especially with children who express best through images, movement, or play rather than words.
I am passionate about neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care — and I bring genuine curiosity and warmth to every person I work with.