Individual Counselling
I having training in somatically-oriented therapy and trauma counselling supporting clients to bring curiousity and compassion to the personal experiences, memories, sensations, emotions and feelings they carry within. Paying attention to our inner experiences with compassion can ease responses like anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and allow us to access to the deeper levels of awareness, wisdom, and self-guidance.
I am currently offering online and phone counselling.
“Stephanie is a genuinely kind, welcoming, open minded and grounded counsellor. She was invaluable to me getting through a rough period in my life. She is so easy to connect with and always has meaningful insights and suggestions, as well as creating a safe space for clients. Highly recommended, especially for queer and/or trans folks who can have a hard time finding safe spaces in counselling.” – Client
Parent/Caregiver Counselling
Parents and caregivers often struggle with how to support their loved ones when they experience social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges. Many of us have parenting knowledge and skills but can get overwhelmed and distressed in the day-to-day of helping loved ones with following routines, managing homework, getting along with siblings, etc. I offer support for parents and caregivers that is rooted in a belief of the healing power of families and your capacity to effectively provide love and care to your loved ones.
My training includes Emotionally-Focused Family Therapy and SPACE for anxiety and OCD. I have 19 years experience working in schools as a teacher, counsellor and as a district 2SLGBTQAI+ mentor/counsellor. I am honoured to have had the experience of supporting family connection to schools.
I offer online/phone and in-person sessions.
“Stephanie coached me through some tough, complex parenting challenges so that I could be a better support to myself, and to and for my teenagers. She’s a very skilled therapist: kind, compassionate and perceptive. She listens with a kind of rare intelligence and then offers useful and specific feedback. I felt like I could trust Stephanie with whatever came up which was everything to me.” – Client