My name is Katy, and I am a registered clinical counsellor. I believe in the innate resiliency that lives within us and am passionate about walking alongside you on this journey. As a therapist, I am compassionate and curious about the person in front of me, and I aim to support self-discovery, holding space for whatever comes our way. I live in Northern B.C. and am humbled every day by the beauty surrounding me. A homebody at heart, I love hanging out with my family, working on a sourdough loaf, and reading.
Together, we can embark on a path toward healing and help you connect with the joy within you.
Approach
When working with clients, I use a trauma-informed and person-centred approach and use gentle somatic-based therapeutic modalities. I aim to help clients make sense of their life stories and use elements from Attachment Theory, Mindful Self-compassion, and Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy.
Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy (2-year training program, June 2023 Cohort, BBP)
Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings)
Part 1: Kintsugi (The Birth Story School)
Foundations: 5-Day Narrative Therapy Practice Training (Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with BCACC (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors)
Master of Education, Counselling (University of Northern British Columbia, Terrace, B.C.)
Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies (University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.)