Counselling & Coaching in person in Nelson, BC and online.
I’m here to help you face and overcome any challenges, to heal, grow, envision your future and bring it to life. We will collaborate through counselling, coaching or a unique blend of the two, tailored specifically to you to help you expand your self-awareness, deepen relationships, learn new skills and behaviours, and transform your life. I believe deeply that everyone deserves access to a safe space where they can be truly seen and heard.
everyone deserves access to a safe space
The world can be a difficult and complicated place and taking care of our mental health is a top priority. I have had the privilege of working with people on their journeys to self-understanding and growth for nearly three decades. We all face struggles; no one should face them alone.
I offer coaching and counselling as well as a unique blend of both that creates a synergistic effect beyond the benefits of just one approach. This methodology is flexible and adaptable to your specific circumstances. It can provide the tools for forward-looking goal achievement and the emotional insight needed for healing and lasting change. It empowers you to cultivate deep self-awareness, uncover the underlying causes of behavioural patterns and habits that hinder your life, and institute new ways of thinking, behaving and relating that unlock your full potential.
an integrative biopsychosocial approach
I utilize a biopsychosocial approach to mental health and personal growth, helping you understand how the biological, psychological, and social components of life intersect and interact. Our mental and physical health is shaped by this complex web of influences—our body, our mind, our relationships, and the societal structures we live within. By exploring these interconnections, I help you develop a holistic understanding of your well-being and how these factors can impact your emotional and physical health.
Cultural Humility
You deserve to be seen, respected and appreciated for exactly who you are. As should all people. I practice cultural humility and welcome working with people of all identities – sizes, shapes, colours, genders, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and worldviews. I have critically examined my own identity as a white man.
I am keenly aware of how my ancestry has impacted others, how privilege has given me opportunities, and how my various social locations shape my reality and understanding of power, privilege, and oppression. I work through a social justice lens and promote efforts to shift power dynamics and create a more compassionate, equitable world for all people.
A bit about me
I practice an integrative approach to counselling, drawing inspiration from Coherence Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Humanistic Person-Centered Psychology, Mindfulness, Multiple-Selves theory, Gestalt, and Adlerian Pattern-Focused therapy.
I aim to help you achieve tangible, measurable, and lasting change by combining these therapeutic frameworks. This holistic approach allows us to address the full complexity of your experiences, offering deep emotional healing and fostering personal growth.
Blog
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the world of counselling or coaching for the first time, or you’re already well-versed in these transformative practices, I hope you’ll find something here that sparks your curiosity and resonates with your journey.








