Present, curious, and fully accepting of the person in front of me
I’m a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering individual therapy for people going through difficult or confusing times. I work from Nanaimo, BC, both in person and online.
Most of the people I support are dealing with things like anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or transitions that have shaken up their sense of self. A lot of them are men who want something beyond surface-level conversations — a space to slow down and get real without having to put on a front.
Counselling isn’t about fixing you. It’s a space to get curious, build awareness, and move toward the kind of change you want in your life. We’ll begin by getting clear on what you’re hoping to work on. That might mean feeling more settled, improving a relationship, or breaking out of a pattern that keeps repeating. From there, we’ll take it one step at a time, at a pace that feels right for you.
I draw from person-centered, somatic, and trauma-informed approaches. More than anything, I try to show up as a real person—present, curious, and fully accepting of the person in front of me. Along the way, I’ll offer tools, reflections, and perspectives that can help you understand yourself better and move forward with more clarity and capacity.
I didn’t come to counselling through a straight line. My path started by trying to make sense of my own struggles with identity, self-worth, and the pressure to keep it all together. I’ve faced challenges in relationships, parenting, and work. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next.
Doing my own personal work, both in therapy and in community, shaped how I show up today. I’m part of a men’s group in Nanaimo that continues to teach me about honesty, accountability, and the strength it takes to be vulnerable. That experience helps me connect with clients in a way that’s not just professional, but human.
I hold a diploma in Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling from Clearmind International and I’m a member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT). I’ve also completed training in psychedelic-assisted therapy through Vancouver Island University, which allows me to support clients who are curious about or have experience with this emerging area of mental health care.
Professional Membership:
Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists (ACCT), #3037
Education:
VIU Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Graduate Certificate, completing 2025
Experiential KaT Training, 2023
Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling Diploma, 2023
Compassionate Inquiry: Self-Study Course, 2023
Somatic Psychedelic Therapy Training, 2023
