Living with chronic pain, illness, transplant journeys or medical trauma can shape how we move through the world. The unpredictability of pain often brings a steady undercurrent of uncertainty, fatigue, and overwhelm. I honour how this lived experience affects both mind and body and how stress can deepen physical limitations and impact daily life. Together, we can gently explore what support looks like from a place of compassion and awareness. ​ I have lived experience with my own health journey with CHD which has deeply informed how I work with clients living their own path. Find out More

Grief comes in waves and is an experience that is both deeply personal and widely shared. My work honours where each client is in their grief journey, recognizing that loss can bring sadness, longing, confusion, numbness, or a range of emotions that may feel unpredictable and overwhelming. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, changes in health, or another significant life transition, grief can touch every part of life. Together, we can create space for your experience, explore its impact on your emotional and physical well-being, and find support at a pace that feels right for you.

In Family therapy work, I offer a compassionate, grounded space for families to heal together. Drawing from relational and somatic approaches, I support families navigating grief, addiction, sudden loss, and ruptures in connection. Sessions focus on restoring safety, understanding patterns, and repairing relationships towards helping each person f eel seen, heard, and supported from the inside out. ​ I work with families and groups of humans ranging from parents and children to multi house, multi generation or multi relationship.

If you are navigating fertility challenges, considering pregnancy or have experienced a traumatic birth story or loss, you may be carrying fear, grief, or uncertainty about what comes next. These sessions integrate body-based approaches can help process stress, trauma, grief, and the emotional impact of fertility and reproductive challenges. By gently connecting with the body's signals and responses, therapy can foster a greater sense of safety, regulation, self-compassion, and connection with yourself throughout this deeply personal and vulnerable journey. ​

At Hands to Heart Therapy, all LGBTQ2S+ identities and relationships are welcomed and honoured. I recognize the deep impact of historical and ongoing discrimination, and I hold space for the grief, resilience, and complexity that can come with that. My practice is rooted in creating an affirming and inclusive space  that values your uniqueness and lived experience. ​  LGBTQ2S+ identities and relationships are honoured at Hands to Heart Therapy and I acknowledge the impact of historical and ongoing discrimination and systemic oppression. I aim to work towards creating a space that is affirming, inclusive and open to uniqueness. ​​ ​ ​

My Practice is informed by the understanding that our body has wisdom. When embodied work is a part of counselling, I have witnessed deepened personal work. This includes, breath work, somatic connection and holistic integration. ​ I bring my own experiences of healing and my training in supporting anxiety, overwhelm, burnout and nervous system exhaustion through somatic tools.  ​ Somatic therapy is a body-focused therapeutic approach that helps you connect with the physical sensations stored in your soma (or body), particularly those related to trauma and emotions. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

I support clients of all ages, including children, teens, and their families. This is a focus of my practice, shaped by more than 25 years of working in schools alongside young people and caregivers. I provide a compassionate space where children and teens can express, process, and heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, medical challenges, loss, and other difficult experiences. Children often communicate their feelings through play and behaviour, especially when they do not yet have the words to describe what they are going through.  I help young people navigate big feelings, build resilience, and develop a deeper sense of safety and self-understanding. ​ ​ ​

I work with families and groups of humans ranging from parents and children to multi house, multi generation or multi relationship. Sessions focus on restoring safety, deepening understanding, improving communication, and strengthening meaningful connection. Parents and caregivers  may find themselves caught in cycles of misunderstanding, emotional distance, repeated arguments, or difficulty expressing needs and feelings. ​ Using my training and past roles in the school system, I support parents with attachment tools and in understanding their child's needs and strengthening connection at home. ​ ​ ​ ​

My practice is informed by the understanding that organ donation and transplantation are life-changing experiences that affect the whole family. Whether you are preparing for transplant, waiting for a donor, recovering after surgery, living as a donor, or supporting a loved one through the process, counselling offers a space to navigate the emotional complexities that often accompany these experiences. ​ I bring lived experience being a member of a donor family and a friend to many recipients. I am also professionally experienced in supporting transplant donors, recipients, and their families. I understand the unique challenges that can arise, including uncertainty, grief, hope, identity shifts, caregiver fatigue, survivor's guilt, and the ongoing adjustments that come with life before and after transplantation. ​ Together, we create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where your experiences are honoured, your emotions can be explored, and your resilience can be strengthened. My approach supports individuals and families in finding meaning, connection, and healing throughout every stage of the transplant journey. ​ ​

My practice is informed by the understanding that living with congenital heart disease is a lifelong journey that can shape every stage of life. Beyond the physical aspects of managing a heart condition, there are often emotional, relational, and psychological impacts that deserve care and attention. ​ Drawing from both lived experience being born with CHD and professional training, I offer counselling for individuals living with congenital heart disease, as well as their families and loved ones. I understand the challenges of navigating surgeries, ongoing medical care, uncertainty about the future, anxiety, identity, and the invisible emotional weight that can accompany living with a lifelong condition. ​ Counselling provides a supportive space to explore these experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with your own strengths. My approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and the belief that you are more than your diagnosis, supporting you to live a meaningful and connected life while honouring your unique journey. ​ ​ ​ ​