Child & Family Therapist - Parent Coach
WELCOME!
I'm so glad you are here and looking for support. Counselling can make a life-changing difference to individual and family wellbeing. Contact me to arrange a free fifteen minute consult to see how I might help you or your child.
Am I the right counsellor
for you?
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Are you worrying about your child’s self esteem, mental health or social skills?
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Do you worry about your child’s learning or neurodevelopment?
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Do you feel at a loss as to how to support your child?
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Are you exhausted in your role as a parent?
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Are you arguing with your partner/co-parent about parenting issues?
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Is your family struggling to adjust to a recent change?
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Do you long for a more joyful connection with your child?
I have helped many families with these types of challenges. Through our work together, you will gain a clearer picture of your child’s needs and learn strategies to help you feel more confident in your parenting and give you a greater sense of joy and connection with your child.
How do I help?
​​Many of my clients report the following benefits:
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grow in self-awareness,
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manage stress more effectively,
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communicate more confidently,
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support family members with more compassion,
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feel less stuck in old patterns of behaviour.
I have a warm and positive manner that helps clients to work on their difficulties in a safe and hopeful atmosphere. I use a variety of techniques, tailored to the needs and preferences of clients, including:​
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Emotion Focused Family Therapy
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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Non-violent Communication
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
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Parent Child Relationship Therapy
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Play Therapy​
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What does a typical therapy session look like?
Sessions are 50 minutes on zoom or in person at my office in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. I will work with you to decide treatment goals, depending on your situation and preferences. Sessions may be for an individual, child, parent/child or co-parents.
What we work on in the session depends on you or your family's unique challenge. There is ongoing opportunity for feedback from clients to ensure therapy is a helpful and positive experience.
I also provide workshops and programs for parents and caregivers who want to feel more confident in their parenting and find more joy in the ups and downs of life. Contact me for more information on upcoming events or for a copy of my free guide on Enjoyable Parenting.
Where am I located?
I am located in the heart of Kerrisdale Village, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Sessions are available in person or online.
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Fees and Insurance
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My fees are $160 per session for individual counselling.
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As an MSW level Registered Clinical Social Worker, my services are often covered by extended benefits. Check with your individual provider.
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My counselling services can be claimed as a medical expense on tax returns.
ABOUT ME
I am a Masters level, Registered Clinical Social Worker. I have over twenty years experience working with children, teens, adults and families in Canada and Ireland.
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EXPERIENCE
I am passionate about supporting individuals and families to communicate more effectively, experience more joy in life and to feel more confident and hopeful about the future.
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As an MSW level Registered Social Worker, my services are often covered by extended benefits. My counselling services are claimable on tax returns as a medical expense.
SPECIALTIES
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Children, and Adolescents
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Parent/Child Communication
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Co-parenting Communication
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Adult family relationship problems
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Sibling conflict
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Anxiety, depression, stress
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Neurodivergent families
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Masters in Social Work with specialization in Child & Family Practice, University of British Columbia, 2015
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Registered Clinical Social Worker with BC College of Social Workers
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Postgraduate training in individual and family counselling, including CBT, ACT, DBT, Parent-Child Relationship Therapy and Emotion Focused Family Therapy.
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Trained Parent Coach with Happily Family​ Inc.
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Trained facilitator in the Circle of Security parenting program.
CONTACT ME
Message me here to book an appointment or to arrange a free 15 minute phone consultation.
PHONE
604-670-8332
ADDRESS
​212-5729 West Boulevard, Kerrisdale Village, Vancouver, B.C. V6M 3W8
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Counselling sessions are available in person or online anywhere in British Columbia.
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Coaching sessions are available in Canada and internationally.