My approach draws from somatic attachment, attachment theory and eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). Intertwined throughout is a body-centered, somatic approach. Our past experiences impact us in ways we may not even realize. In our early years, without any explicit thought, our nervous system scans our environment and finds out how to best survive. We develop ways of being in the world that keep us safest. As we grow into adulthood, we may come to find that the very ways we were protected are now preventing us from having full access to our sturdy, adult self. I believe that change occurs when we are able to reorganize our past experience through the eyes of our sturdy self. As we build our capacity to hold what used to be unholdable, we can then process the past experiences, leaving us with more self-understanding, self-compassion and more freedom to choose the path forward instead of it feeling as if it was chosen for us. I work with the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the right hemisphere (the more emotional, creative side) of the brain to help process these past experiences as this is where they have been stored. What is stored in the body, we want to process through the body. I also believe that what has been damaged in relationship, must be healed through relationships, which is why I prioritize creating a safe space. By creating a safe place, we can then start to work to have opportunity for corrective relational experiences, learning new ways of being in relationships with the self and others. Whether you're looking for support in developing your relationship with yourself, processing past experiences that may feel stuck, improving your relationships, or simply exploring personal growth, I am here to support you. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner and outer world, gain insight into your behaviours or increase your capacity to to navigate life's turbulence. I look forward to connecting.