My Approach
My approach aims to reweave belonging to self, community and the living world according to what your desired outcomes are.
I’ve trained in Nature-Based Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and EMDR. I also offer parts work that can include reparenting and inner child work. The work often includes somatic elements. As well as these orientations I have a background in the fine arts and life ways skills such as animal tracking, bird language, storytelling, and weaving that can be brought into the session if you are interested.
Who I Work With
I offer my counselling services in-person in nature (Cortes, Quadra & Campbell River) and through telehealth (online or by phone). I work with youth (11-17) and adults through individual and family (2 or more clients) sessions who are working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, life decisions, family issues, abuse recovery, self-esteem, queer issues, and more.
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​I work from a culturally sensitive, inclusive and trauma informed lens. I especially welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ folx and their families.
Trainings & RCC registration
MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Register Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors #19447
Basic and Advanced Skills in Nature-Based Therapy, Level 1 Nature-Based Therapy; Human Nature Counselling Society
EFFT Level 1, Gail Palmer
EFFT Level 2, Gail Palmer
EMDR, Envision Academy
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ASIST: Applied suicide intervention skills training
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Narrative Therapy Approaches to Trauma certification, Narrative Therapy Centre
What is Artemisia
Artemisia is a genus of plants that includes mugwort and motherwort. These two plants are known for their medicinal and clearing qualities and helps to bring good dreams. Having these plants in one’s garden has at times denoted that the home is a place of safety for others seeking refuge. Archery has been a big part of my life and I’ve felt a synergy with the goddess Artemis as a guide on wisdom and having deep relationship with the living world. Finally, I am constantly humbled by the ever-growing learning edge that a counselling practice entails. I see it as an art form that is ever deepening and expanding, and so having ‘art’ hidden in the name felt right.
