My approach is centered on creating spaces where people feel genuinely seen, understood, and respected. I focus on fostering environments that balance empathy with personal agency, where individuals can safely engage with their experiences at their own pace. I emphasize the importance of grounding and presence—being fully here, attuned to the spoken and unspoken aspects of each moment. By honouring the complex layers within each person’s life story, I try to assist others in finding connections, exploring emotions and experiences, and building a context of safety and trust.

Self-awareness is a core principle in my work. Supporting others means first understanding our own emotional landscapes, histories, and vulnerabilities. Only by recognizing and managing our own responses can we offer safety and stability to others. I emphasize self-awareness as an active, lifelong practice—an ongoing reflection on our inner experience so that we can respond thoughtfully rather than react reflexively.

My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices. I recognize that each person’s experience of trauma, addiction, and mental health is unique and shaped by their developmental history, cultural context, and personal capacity. I take an ecological approach, understanding each person as part of a dynamic, interacting system that includes their relationships, community, and life circumstances. I draw on an understanding of how these systems intersect with addiction, trauma, mental health, and developmental legacies. Through this lens, we can see the layers of each individual’s experience—not as isolated issues to be “fixed” through personal effort but rather as interconnected aspects of a broader story that depends on relationships and connections.

Empathy is central to everything I do. In my work, empathy is not merely an emotional response but a skillful practice of listening, noticing, sensing, and articulating — without judgment. I encourage practitioners to be fully present, giving others space, not rushing to “fix” or advise. Often, healing happens when people feel free to explore and articulate their experiences within an environment that respects and contains that exploration. Everyone is unique. In their efforts to be seen and heard, everyone deserves a listener who affirms that uniqueness.

Ultimately, my approach is about crafting individualized solutions for each person’s path. I strive to offer flexible, culturally sensitive strategies that respect autonomy and empower people to make choices that feel right for them. In this way, my work is a balance of structure and adaptability, built on a foundation of respect for each person’s journey toward recovery, healing, and well-being. At its heart, my commitment is to create spaces where trust, safety, and connection are the guiding principles.

Projects & Clients

Almost all of my work is the result of previous client recommendations and word of mouth. I don't advertise, and I'm not on social media. (You can read more about my professional background here.)

I treat each new project as a unique context with specific needs and requirements. The materials and curriculum I use for each project are unique to that group and its particular ecology. This type of work is more personal, relational, and process-oriented than typical professional development consulting. My approach is to acknowledge these differences, emphasize the underlying personal and emotional elements, and make the work authentic and useful.