Born in South Africa, my family immigrated to Canada when I was 11 years old. I am fluent in English, French and Afrikaans and can work in any of those languages if you prefer. After a career in theatre as a stage manager, I transitioned to psychotherapy with a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies (specializing in Buddhism and Psychotherapy). I come to this career with rich experience in life transitions, suffering and understanding the complexity of life’s challenges.
Each person comes to therapy with their own unique life experiences and challenges. My approach is to tailor how we work to what you need. With a special interest in psychodynamic theory, internal family systems, narrative therapy and spiritually integrated psychotherapy, I address anxiety, depression, LGBTQ2+, life transitions, trauma and relational challenges.
It is normal for couples to go through difficult periods and sometimes they can feel stuck or at an impasse in the relationship. I work with couples to understand patterns of behaviour, assumptions they may be making about each other and how to better communicate ones needs. Coming to therapy as a couple can help clarify what brought a couple together and how they want to move forward.
With years of experience working with palliative patients, I offer home visits to clients who are ill and facing End of Life challenges. With great care, we explore what their wishes may be in the final chapter of their lives and work through emotional issues that may prevent letting go peacefully. This visit often also involves time with the family and caregivers.
What you seek, is seeking you.
