NICE TO MEET YOU
Hi, I’m Sarah!
I’m glad you’re here. You are welcome here, exactly as you are.
As a counsellor, I will meet you wherever you are at. Counselling is a personal journey, and I’m here to offer support and empathy as you walk through this stage in your life.
My Background
I have been working in healthcare since 2006, working in education since 2012, and now I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
In working with my patients and students, I have had the privilege of hearing their stories and have watched their persistence to improve amid chaos and heartache. I have been blessed to witness extraordinary acts of courage in seemingly small moments, and I have seen these to be transformative. This led to the change in my career and the opportunity and privilege to work with you.
How I Work as a Counsellor
I am a person-centered therapist, which means that wherever we go on this counselling journey, you are the driver, and I am your guide. The control is entirely with you in terms of where we go and how many stops we take. As your guide, I will be there with you and make sure you have the information you need to make the best decisions for yourself.
The techniques we use or the approach we take will vary depending on what you need. Having another person listening with genuine empathy can be very healing. Some may want help looking at their situation in a different way or help coming to terms with an impossible situation. Others may want tools for grounding or emotional regulation. We will move forward together based on what is right for you.
MORE ABOUT ME
Sarah Outside of Work
While I do love my work, I also continuality strive for balance. I prioritize spending time with my friends and family, as I am the best version of myself when I am feeling connected with my loved ones. My dog, Sebastian, insists I have downtime to give him treats, play and cuddle with him, and then give him more treats. We are often out walking on any dog-friendly trail in Metro Vancouver, and we frequently make the trek to Vancouver Island to visit family, or to Tofino to enjoy the quiet and the beaches.
I love living near the ocean, and I try to get out paddleboarding as often as I can, even in the winter as long as the water is calm. If it’s more of an inside day, I very much enjoy trying new restaurants and bakeries. I love food, and I particularly love pastries with a good coffee.
HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU
Areas of Focus
- Grief
- Ambiguous grief
- Caregiver stress and burnout
- Anxiety
- Student concerns
- Chronic illness
- Chronic Pain
- Women’s pain issues (vulvodynia, vaginismus)
- Life transitions
- Stress
- Evaluation and testing anxiety
- Unexpected Life Changes
You Are Not Alone
Please do not feel as if you need to fit neatly into one of these boxes in order to book a free New Client Consultation. If you have read something on this site and you think we will be a good fit, I would love to meet you!
My Education
Sarah’s Credentials
- Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors - 2024
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville 2024
- Bachelor of Health Science – Thompson Rivers University – 2020
- Provincial Instructor Diploma – Vancouver Community College – 2016
- Massage Therapy Diploma – 2006
Continuing Education
- Certificate of completion - The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being: A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology – Mindsight Institute - 2024
- Certificate of completion – Prolonged Grief Disorder Treatment – The Centre for Prolonged Grief – 2024
- Continuing Education Certificate - Solution Focused Brief Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach to Create Rapid, Sustainable Change with Any Client – PESI Inc – 2024
I would love to meet you.
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