When you let go of who you are, you become who you might be ~ Rumi
Is there something that’s getting in the way - keeping you stuck - from living your best life and experiencing true joy?
Is pain from your past, or worries about the future, making it difficult to fully enjoy the present moment?
If this sounds like you, I want you to know you are not alone and there is HOPE!
Welcome,
I'm Christina (she/her), and I'm dedicated to helping clients establish and restore a healthy relationship with themselves, enabling them to form healthy connections with others.
My greatest passion and privilege lies in assisting individuals in reconnecting with their inner selves, trusting their intuition, and fostering personal growth. I provide support to a diverse range of clients by helping them develop new skills, regain emotional balance, and enhance their overall well-being. Throughout our journey together, clients can expect to feel deeply understood, validated, and gently guided in identifying distressing thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns that may hinder their ability to live their best lives. My ultimate goal is for every client to leave with a greater sense of hope, improved coping mechanisms, and inner peace.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health, I remain enthusiastic about helping clients achieve their goals. Together, we will explore the unique aspects of your mind, body, and spirit. I draw upon my clinical training, my experience working with diverse individuals with various strengths and challenges, as well as my own personal growth and healing from life's obstacles.
As a lifelong learner, I continually engage in reading, research, trainings, and resources to enhance my therapy skills. I approach my work with clients as client-centered and collaborative. I firmly believe that you possess numerous strengths that you bring to therapy, along with your own aspirations for personal growth. Together, we will embark on the therapeutic journey to facilitate the changes you desire.
I genuinely believe in the potential for improvement in your life and relationships—with yourself and others. It will require time, commitment, and effort, but it is ABSOLUTELY possible, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I humbly acknowledge that I live, work, and engage in this community on the unceded and occupied territories of the K'omoks, Homalco, We Wai Kai, and We Wai Kum First Nations.
Professional Bio
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) accredited by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Northern BC and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, I bring a solid academic foundation to my practice. My professional training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Polyvagal Theory. I have also completed extensive training to achieve the ADHD - Certified Clinical Service Provider designation to enhance the services I provide to clients with ADD/ADHD.
Over the course of my 20-year career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations. This includes children and youth living in group homes, women transitioning from abusive relationships, and individuals facing health impairments. My most recent experience spans 15 years in Child and Youth Mental Health, providing support to those affected by moderate to severe mental illness and trauma. Through these encounters, I have gained valuable insights into the depths of human suffering, reinforcing my commitment to creating a compassionate and safe therapeutic space.
I firmly believe in the transformative potential of therapy and am deeply committed to guiding individuals towards a significant reduction, if not complete elimination, of unnecessary emotional suffering. By providing a compassionate and secure environment, I empower clients to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.