My Journey

My formal training—my degree and postgraduate certifications—provide the framework for the work I do. But my deepest learning has come from life itself. As a mother of six children, four step‑children, and grandchildren, my world has long been full of family, responsibility and love. My path to becoming a therapist was anything but traditional. It emerged from profound personal loss. Losing one of my own teenagers reshaped my life and became the catalyst that led me, later in life, toward the world of therapy. I wanted to understand the inner landscape of grief, identity, and resilience—and to use that understanding to help others navigate their own turning points. Outside of work, you’ll often find me immersed in creativity and connection: exploring art, sewing, writing, reading, cooking for family, or walking my dog. Dancing and music remain my favourite ways to celebrate the joy of being alive. When you sit with me, you’re not just meeting a clinician or stylist. You’re meeting someone who has rebuilt confidence from the ground up and who understands the pressures facing both younger and older generations. I bring a lifetime of real, human experience into every conversation.