"To nurture is the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something."

At Nurture Me Counselling, I believe that healing doesn't have to happen within four sterile walls. A core part of my therapeutic approach is grounded in the calming, restorative power of nature. Whenever possible, I invite clients into a more nurturing, nature-inspired space—one that feels safe, warm, and deeply connected to the natural world.

In addition to a thoughtfully designed indoor environment, I hope to soon offer outdoor counselling sessions in Maple Ridge, where we can meet in nature when the weather allows. Whether online or outside, my goal is to create a setting that supports your nervous system, encourages grounding, and gently supports your healing journey.

Founder of Nurture Me Counselling
Serving clients throughout British Columbia, the Yukon, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the territories.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and Nurture Me Counselling. I know how hard it can be to reach out—to even start looking for someone who “gets it.” If you're here, chances are you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time. Maybe grief, trauma, loneliness, or the invisible wounds left by emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, caregivers, partners, friends or coworkers. I want you to know: you're not alone, and you’re in the right place.

Before I stepped into this work, I spent 17 years in the dental field. But it was my own life journey that led me to counselling—after I found healing from deep-rooted trauma stemming from unprocessed grief, narcissistic relationships and toxic family dynamics that had shaped much of my life.

I lost my mom suddenly when I was 14 years old (and more recently my dad also). In the aftermath, I was cut off from most of my family and left to navigate life with a parent struggling with alcoholism and their own unprocessed grief and traumas. I grew up feeling scared, alone, misunderstood, and deeply unworthy of love. These experiences shaped how I moved through the world—becoming fiercely independent, but emotionally distant and disconnected from my own needs.

Like many survivors of trauma or neglectful parenting, I gravitated toward relationships that felt familiar, but not safe. I didn’t know how to love or trust myself, and I often felt like I was too much or not enough—sometimes both at once. The more I tried to hold everything together, the more lost and angry I became.

Eventually, I reached a point where I knew something had to change. I didn't want to continue this pattern raising my own kids. I began my own healing journey with a counsellor who helped me start reconnecting with myself, rebuilding my worth, and learning how to feel again. It wasn’t linear, and it wasn’t easy—but it was absolutely worth it. That journey led me here and wanting to help support others, like you.

I know first hand how lonely and confusing healing can be—especially if you've spent years minimizing your pain or trying to “just move on.” In our sessions together, I create a space where you don’t have to pretend. Where you can bring your anger, your sadness, your numbness, your confusion and frustration—and we’ll hold it together.

You don’t have to justify why you still feel the way you do. You don’t have to rush your healing. We’ll move at your pace, whether we’re exploring the grief of a recent loss or the quieter, lifelong grief that comes from growing up unseen or emotionally neglected.

Together, we’ll gently reconnect you to your emotions, your body, and your own inner wisdom. Through this process, many clients rediscover a sense of self they didn’t know was missing—one that is capable, worthy, and full of strength.

We may laugh. We may cry. And we’ll honour all of it as part of your healing journey.

• Adult individuals & couples experiencing grief and loss of all kinds (death of a family member, friend or beloved pet, estrangement, loss of your childhood, grieving a still living parent, divorce, infidelity, life transitions, etc.)
   
• Survivors of narcissistic abuse and/or relationships with emotionally immature parents or caregivers
   
• Those feeling lost, disconnected, or struggling to form or maintain healthy relationships & boundaries
   
• Wonderful people like yourself, who are ready to break old patterns and build more grounded, authentic lives.
   

I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) in good standing with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada.
I hold a Diploma in Counselling Therapy and have completed:

• Gottman Level 1 Training in Couples Therapy

• Currently completing Gottman Level 2 and advanced trainings on treating affairs and trauma
   
• Ongoing coursework in grief & loss, narcissistic & emotionally immature personalities, Emotionally focused Therapy and Somatic (body-based) healing modalities
   

I strongly believe in lifelong learning—both professionally and personally—and I’m always expanding my skills to better support the people I work with.

I feel incredibly honoured to walk beside the people who invite me into their healing process. If you're feeling unsure or nervous about starting therapy, that's okay. Those feelings are valid. What matters is that you’ve taken a step—and that’s something worth honouring.

If my story or approach resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. We’ll have a gentle, pressure-free conversation to see if we’re a good fit. You deserve to feel supported, safe, and seen—especially as you begin your journey back to yourself.

🌱 Let’s reconnect you to the life you deserve.

Willow is a sweet, soft-hearted rescue kitty who sometimes joins us in the counselling room. With a history of trauma herself, she seems to understand what it’s like to move slowly, seek safety, and appreciate calm, comforting company. She’s most at ease with quiet, kind humans and will often curl up and nap peacefully and make an appearance during our online sessions.

Many clients find her presence grounding and soothing (and sometimes she offers a little giggle with her antics)—but Willow will only join us if you're comfortable with it. If you’d like to request a visit from Willow or have any questions about her being present in your session, just let me know.