I have worked with children, adolescents, and young adults in Whistler and Pemberton for the past 10 years in various roles – as a recreation program leader, a teacher-on-call, a youth worker, an outreach worker, and finally, as a counsellor. I was drawn to the counselling profession because it is non-directive – I never liked telling people, even kids and teens, what to do!  It is much more my style to sit and talk with someone in order to help them better understand themselves and their relationships to the world that we live in.

After completing my Master of Education in Counselling Psychology through the University of Victoria in 2009, I have worked as a counsellor with children, youth, adults, and families in both school and community settings. I love working with young people of all ages because seeing the world through their eyes both challenges me and offers me insight into different perspectives of the world

I live in Whistler with my furry friend Markus. He would like to be an indoor, couch-bound dog but, instead, is forced to endure endless bike rides, ski tours, hikes, and canoe trips. In addition to my outdoor adventures with my slow dog, I have a variety of interests including travel, technology, radio journalism, and social justice.

Certified Canadian Counsellor – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Narrative Therapy Certificate – Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy 2010

Masters in Education in Counselling Psychology – University of Victoria 2009

Strengthening Families and Positive Action Facilitator Training – 2010

Suicide Prevention Training – 2009

Restorative Justice Level 1 – 2009

Post-Bachelors Diploma in Guidance Studies – University of British Columbia 2007

Bachelors of Education in Elementary Education – McGill University 2001