I’m a counsellor and coach who examines power, questions dominant narratives, centers anti-oppression, and critiques how the field perpetuates harm. Topics include systemic oppression (racism, colonization, ableism, heterosexism, cisgenderism) and critiques of mainstream therapeutic frameworks.
Quick Summary: Not all therapy harm is obvious. This guide helps you recognize subtle warning signs of therapy harm—from trauma counsellors who can’t handle vulnerability to those who perform frameworks without embodying them. Based on research and lived experience as both client and counsellor. Why this matters Finding the right trauma counsellor can be difficult,…
What you need to know instead I recently saw some social media posts on the “big T/ small t trauma” framework. While this framework has some merit, relying on it to find Big T vs small t trauma therapy options falls short of what’s needed to identify appropriate trauma counselling. I recognize that the framework…
Disenfranchised grief has played a considerable role in my life, and I felt honoured when the First Nations Telehealth Network invited me to present a workshop on disenfranchised grief in Indigenous communities. While I have lived experience with it, I also recognize the complexity of offering this workshop as a white settler with privilege. The…
Honoured to receive the 2025 GHP Award for Social Justice in Trauma Therapy Advocate This year, I was deeply honoured to receive the 2025 GHP Mental Health Award for Leading Social Justice in Trauma Therapy Advocate (Canada). While I don’t do this work for awards or recognition, this moment feels meaningful. Over the last 11…
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most powerful ways to heal from trauma and build resilience. I combine EMDR with parts work and somatic therapies in my trauma counselling and coaching for a holistic approach. It helps clients release deeply held pain and integrate their experiences. But here’s the real question:…
How to Handle White Privilege Healthily “When we identify where our privilege intersects with somebody else’s oppression, we’ll find our opportunities to make real change.” — Ijeoma Oluo, So You Want to Talk About Race Understanding and navigating white privilege is a critical step in personal growth and anti-racist practice. In this guide, you’ll learn…
LGBTQ+ Counselling: Finding truly affirming care I was recently invited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to speak at their LGBTQIA+ round table. As a non-binary counsellor, I am very aware of the complexities of finding truly affirming mental health care. In a Canadian context, I am more used to using the terms 2SLGBTQ+ community,…
When I first heard the term “white ally,” I wasn’t fully sure what to do with it. I started using it, mainly because other white people used it. However, the more I dismantled the social dynamics and the deeper I dug into my white privilege, the more the term “white ally” didn’t sound appropriate. So,…
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