Heather’s experience stems from her work with survivors of abuse and trauma. She has had the
honour of walking alongside children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate
challenges arising from all forms of violence including depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, OCD,
self-injury, attachment trauma, addiction, emotion dysregulation, and other concurrent mental
health conditions. She views wellbeing from a systemic and intersectional feminist lens, helping
clients make sense of their concerns in a way that reduces self-blame and encourages self-
efficacy. Heather brings a sense of humour and lightheartedness to her sessions while also
preserving a safe and comforting space for self-exploration and processing. Her belief is that
even the smallest of changes can have far-reaching impacts and aims to support her clients in
making strides towards increased resiliency in the face of life’s obstacles.
Whether you are seeking short-term support or a long-term therapeutic relationship, Heather’s
strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approach ensures you get the most
out of your sessions and aims to instill a sense of hope, belonging, and empowerment with
each visit. She takes an integrative approach drawing from several therapeutic techniques
including CBT, DBT, the ARC framework, existentialism, mindfulness, as well as art and play
based expressive therapies.
All humans have the capacity for wellness, healing, and growth, despite the adversities we face. As a former national team athlete and current RCC, I have a unique understanding of the psychological pressures that coincide with sport-participation and managing difficult emotions. I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (14+) and couples to address a variety of concerns. These areas may include, but are not limited to, challenges with performance and social anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relational conflict, grief/loss, and disordered eating/RED-S.
My skillset helps clients rediscover their pre-existing strengths in order to create new or more useful ways of coping with the distress they may be experiencing. Often, this includes exploring the root of your discomfort in order to consider its influence on your current state of being, and the direction/pace of where you want to go.
Drawing on client centered, collaborative, & strength-based approaches, I bring a refreshing mix of patience, compassion, curiosity, and humour to each individually tailored session. My goal is to facilitate a space that feels safe enough to engage in difficult conversations, yet familiar enough to feel genuinely understood, accepted, and capable of creating meaningful change.
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