Why I'm Expanding My Focus in Counselling—and Who It's For
I’ve worked with a wide variety of clients as a helping professional in the field of trauma for over 15 years. During this time, I have supported people to navigate complex emotions, rebuild trust in themselves, and reconnect with their bodies. This work continues to be deeply meaningful to me, and I am committed to continue to work with a wide range of clients.
Over time, I’ve noticed a specific group of people who consistently show up in my practice: helpers, first-responders, and healthcare professionals.
These are the people who are trained to show up, stay calm, and offer support in moments of crisis and vulnerability. They often do this quietly, without expecting recognition or reward. But what many of them don’t get is the same care, presence, and support they so generously provide to others.
This is why I’m shifting the focus of my counselling practice to supporting those who support others.
Why This Matters
If you're a caregiver, first responder, or healthcare professional, you may be all too familiar with:
Burnout that doesn’t go away with a weekend off
Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
Feeling emotionally shut down—or emotionally overwhelmed
The pressure to "keep it together" when inside, things feel fragile
Disconnection from your own body, values, or sense of purpose
These are normal responses to chronic exposure to stress, crisis, and suffering.
You may be in a role that prioritizes others’ needs so consistently that you've forgotten how to make space for your own. That’s where I come in.
How My Work Can Help
My approach to trauma counselling is rooted in both clinical training and body-based practices. I offer a space where you can slow down, be seen, and gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been put on hold in the service of others.
Here's what therapy with me can include:
Nervous system regulation through somatic and breath-based practices
Processing grief, trauma, and emotional fatigue in a safe and non-judgmental space
Understanding and tending to the effects of vicarious trauma
Reconnecting with meaning, purpose, and self-compassion
Tools for ongoing support, not just temporary relief
Moving Forward
Whether you're actively in a crisis response or helping role or carrying the weight of past experiences, you deserve care that meets you where you are. Expanding my practice to focus on this community is not just a professional decision—it’s a personal commitment to honouring the strength and vulnerability of those who hold so much for others.
If this resonates with you—or someone you care about—I welcome you to reach out.
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