I currently have a Psychotherapy practice, Whole Life Psychotherapy, in Walkerton Ontario and am now offering Whole Life Studio as an additional location for psychotherapy and counselling sessions. I have a generalized private practice and work with individual adults, couples/relationships and groups. Whole Life Studio is located 10 minutes north of Durham Ontario and provides another location for my therapeutic practice making services accessible to more people across Grey County. The studio space also offers the opportunity to expand therapeutic modules to include Embodied Somatic Therapy, Sensorimotor Art Therapy that is Trauma Informed, Sound Therapy and Group Therapy. Group therapy will focus on Mindfulness based practices, Artistic expression, Nature based therapy and Grief Ritual.
Specialization
Some of the additional areas I specialize in include:
Couple conflict
Trauma, PTSD
Anxiety, panic attacks
Stress management
Depression, sadness, loneliness
Loss, bereavement, grief
Anger, shame, guilt
Relationship conflicts
Relationships in transition
Substance Abuse
Questions of Identity
Sexuality, LGBTQ2+ support
Self-Esteem, self-confidence
Seeking personal development, growth, motivation
Spiritual distress, disconnection
Difficult life transitions
Illness or disease diagnosis
Hopelessness, lack of meaning in life
Living a Whole Life
Whole or wholeness is the sum of parts. As human beings we have many aspects of ourselves that make up who we are as individuals. Whole Life is about bringing all of the parts together and taking steps towards living the live you want to live. Sometimes we need extra support during certain times, whether that is individually or within our relationships. I am committed to creating a space that honours diversity, inclusion, equity and acceptance. My approach aims to build safety, trust, shared power and agency. Whole Life Studio provides spaciousness to explore integrative practices such as movement and expressive arts as a way of embodying the therapeutic process. The space also provides a contained place to engage in contemplative and inner therapeutic process. As human beings we move between more inner and more outer expressions of ourselves and the studio is well suited to offering place and space for both, allowing for what is needed to come forward in the therapeutic session.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - Whole Life Psychotherapy - Walkerton Location - 8:30am-6:00pm Monday, Wednesday - Whole Life Studio - Durham Location - 8:30am-6:00pm Fees: Consultation Phone Call - (by request) 15 min: Free 60 minute session - $150 (including HST) 90 minute session - $165 (including HST) Sliding Scale: In an effort to provide accessible services I provide a limited number of sliding scale spaces. This is done on a case by case basis.Payment is due at the time of your session. Interact, E-transfer, Cash or Credit card
Professional Influences
Having been a primary school teacher with a focus on Waldorf Education, it is my pleasure to work with a wide range of students of different ages, developmental stages and unique learning needs.
I became a volunteer at Hospice after my own grief experience. Being at the bedside inspired me to become a Spiritual Care Provider. I have experience in hospital, hospice and community counselling settings providing spiritual and emotional care. The work I have done in spiritual care has allowed me to work with bereavement groups, families and individuals. I continue to practice grief work and am committed to being a grief tender, following the work of Francis Weller and facilitating Grief Ritual.
Co-owning and operating a Wellness Centre in West Grey invited a focus on health, living well, and self care. I worked collaboratively to bring artistic process and classes that integrated Yoga, QiGong, Mindfulness and Sound Therapy.
Whole Life Psychotherapy - Private psychotherapy practice in Walkerton, Ontario for individuals and couples therapy.
Whole Life Studio - Current manager of Whole Life Studio in Durham Ontario. This home studio offers therapy and community gatherings .
Education and Training
Master's trained Registered Psychotherapist, holding a MPS from University of Toronto in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy.
Master of Fine Arts from the University of Saskatchewan.
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and History at University of Western Ontario.
Sex Therapy training at University of Guelph.
Continuing education in Advanced certificate in Couples Therapy at University of Guelph.
Building Lasting Connections Couples Therapy Facilitator
Ongoing Somatic Experiencing training
Ongoing Sensorimotor Art Therapy Training with School for Initiatic Art Therapy.
Grief Ritual Training with Francis Weller
Art Therapy Certificate from Arscura.
Waldorf School Teacher Training Certification.
Sound Therapy Certifications.
Yoga Teaching Certification.
Training in Mindfulness Based Symptom Management with Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic.
Mindfulness & Compassion For Healthcare & End-of-Life Care with Sarana Institute.
Taking steps towards living the live you want to live...
