You know how to survive.
The life you want will emerge from within.
You might not feel it now...
And yet, as Gibran wrote:
|"Sadness is but a wall between two gardens."
Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Most clinicians see one part of the picture. I work with two. One clinician, two disciplines — so you don't have to explain yourself twice.
What makes this practice unique is that it draws on two professions — clinical counselling and occupational therapy — because what's psychological, what's physical, and what's practical are usually tangled together.
As a counsellor, I work with how you think, feel, and make sense of what you've been through.
As an occupational therapist, I work with how you function day to day: the physical and cognitive sides of living — energy, attention, routines, work, and the practical business of rebuilding life after illness or injury.
Each brings a different lens, and together they offer a fuller understanding of what you're facing.
Who I Work With
I work with people whose situation doesn't fit neatly into one category, where what's emotional, what's physical, and what's existential are all layered. Sometimes that looks like trauma that has quietly shaped an entire life. Other times it's a neurological or medical condition affecting daily function. Some individuals feel that they never had the language to describe what they're carrying. What these people share is that standard approaches haven't been enough. They need something more rigorous, more nuanced, more integrated, and more attuned to the full picture of who they are.
Because I hold two distinct professional roles, it helps to be clear about which one addresses what:
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I provide counselling and psychotherapy for:
Depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles
Trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD
Childhood trauma
Sexual trauma
Men's mental health and emotional well-being
Men exploring their sexuality, masculinity, or identity
The emotional impact of ADHD or autism — identity, self-understanding, and related anxiety or depression
Life transitions affecting emotional well-being
As a Registered Occupational Therapist, I provide occupational therapy for:
Acquired brain injury or concussion
Chronic fatigue, burnout, and ME/CFS
Chronic pain
Chronic illness and complex medical issues that affect daily function
ADHD — executive function, routines, and daily-life demands
Autism in adults — executive function, routines, life skills, and daily-life demands
Life transitions that make daily functioning difficult
These are distinct professional services, governed by different credentials and standards.
"Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding."
Gibran Khalil Gibran
About
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Registered Occupational Therapist in BC with over 26 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples navigating complex medical, neurological, and psychological presentations.
I hold a Master of Rehabilitation Science and a Master of Education in Psychology, both from the University of British Columbia, along with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from American International College (MA) and a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from Portland State University (OR).
I am additionally licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Oregon (OTR/L) and certified by the USA National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
I have served as a faculty lecturer at McGill University and as a clinical instructor at UBC’s Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. I was the Chair of the Neurology Practice Network at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists — BC (CAOT-BC).
My clinical approach includes narrative therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Method for couples.
Clinical Services
Occupational Therapy: Neurological Rehabilitation, ADHD, Autism & Complex Medical Recovery
For individuals navigating stroke, brain injury, chronic fatigue, Long COVID, cognitive changes, and energy management — including adults with autism, ADHD, and complex medical conditions — restoring function and rebuilding daily life.
Individual Clinical Counselling
Individual & Men's Counselling
For individuals seeking support with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity disruption, and life transitions — in a space that understands masculinity and culture.
Couples Clinical Counselling
For partners seeking to strengthen communication, navigate conflict, reconnect emotionally, and rebuild trust — whether you're facing life transitions, cultural differences, or simply wanting a deeper connection.
Recovery requires connection.
Contact Us
Based in Vancouver, BC.
I offer clinical counselling in person in Vancouver and online across Canada, and occupational therapy in person in Vancouver and online to clients in most Canadian provinces.
Receipts provided for extended health benefits. ICBC and WorkSafeBC are not accepted at this time.