About E&M Counselling

•  I have been working in the field of Social Work for the past 17 years in various governmental settings. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C- C24-080) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have a Bachelor of Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Education in Counselling from Acadia University. 

• I have primarily worked in rural settings throughout my career and have a strong value for the intricacies and uniqueness that rural communities and ways of living has. Given my experiences professionally as well as personally in rural communities your confidentiality in accessing services is of the utmost importance in my work with you. I strongly feel that reaching out for help can be difficult and together we will build a relationship and develop rapport together through compassion, empathy and understanding to ensure that I am a good fit for your therapeutic journey to healing and wellness.
• I practice from a trauma informed approach ensuring clients feels supported and safe to be able to heal from past trauma. I also use an integrative, holistic and trauma-informed approach to counselling that is tailored to you and your unique needs. This may include Attachment Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based practices and Solution Focused Therapy. I will be certified in EMDR Therapy effective July 2025.

In addition to my professional life, I am a mother of 2 young children, partner and rookie gardener. I bring these experiences into my work and our journey together.