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Since 2014, I’ve been running a private holistic practice, working primarily with late teens and adults. My approach is integrative, blending psychodynamic, holistic, and evidence-based methods to support emotional growth, self-awareness, and lasting transformation.
My Training & Background
2024 – Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (RYT200) with Guru Singh & Brett Larkin
Kundalini Yoga uses sacred sound, mantra, hand gestures, and breathwork to awaken spiritual insight and emotional balance.2016 – Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma
TCM views the body and mind as interconnected systems influenced by the five elements. Tuning into these elements helps identify imbalances and re-harmonize your system.Ayurveda
Health and well-being depend on a balance between body, mind, and spirit. My approach emphasizes longevity and holistic wellness.
2010 – McGill University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology & Argyle Institute of Human Relations (Psychodynamic)
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious patterns, early life experiences, and self-awareness to help break cycles and foster lasting change.2007 – University of New Brunswick, Saint John, Honours
Thesis: Religiosity, Spirituality, and Attachment: Predictors of Well-Being
Public Sector Experience
I’ve also worked in pediatrics, school psychology, and non-profits. Kids are magical, and I’m passionate about advocating for more public resources supporting emotional development and regulation in children.
Publications & Philosophy
Integrating Spirituality into Counselling & Psychotherapy: Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives (2013). Daniels, C; Fitzpatrick, M.
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy
There are ways to honor clients’ beliefs—religious, spiritual, or atheist—safely and meaningfully within therapy, which can enhance outcomes.
Core Values:
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o To show up and put your authentic self first
o To practice healthy vulnerability daily
o To transform fear intro courageous solutions
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o To have heart and let your spirit guide you.
o To keep hope alive, even when the path is unclear.
o To honour what moves you and pursue it with purpose.
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o To honor your process, knowing growth doesn’t happen on a straight path.
o To be gentle with yourself while you navigate change.
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o To show up for yourself, every day, with intention and care.
o To stay devoted to your healing, no matter the challenge.
How I can help you?
Uncover what’s holding you back
Maybe you’ve been feeling stuck, stalled, or “in a rut.” You sense something isn’t working but can’t quite name the problem — or how to move past it.Find clarity in the noise
Your mind spins, your heart feels pulled in many directions, and you can’t seem to land on what’s missing or what your next step should be. Together, we’ll sort through it and discover what matters most to you.Turn clarity into action
You know what you want but aren’t sure how to begin. I’ll help you map out a plan and take the first step with confidence.Break free from old patterns
You’ve tried to change, but no matter what, you end up in the same cycles again and again. I’ll guide you to shift these patterns at their roots so you can move toward lasting change.Stay aligned with your vision
You’re clear on what you want and are ready to live it. Now, it’s about ongoing support, accountability, and deepening the practices that keep you connected to your path.
