Professional Summary
Compassionate and skilled Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Brings a strong foundation in counselling psychology alongside over a decade of experience in educational and school-based settings. Known for a calm, supportive presence, collaborative approach, and the ability to translate therapeutic concepts into practical, child-friendly strategies that support confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Professional Registration & Credentials
- Canadian Certified Counsellor – Qualifying (CCC-Q)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- CCPA Member
- Alberta Professional Educator Certificate
- Eligible to provide claim-friendly counselling services (designation and registration number available for receipts)
Areas of Practice & Expertise
- Child & Adolescent Counselling (Ages 7–17)
- Emotional Regulation & Anxiety Support
- Confidence, Self-Esteem & Mindset Development
- Trauma-Informed School-Based Counselling
- ADHD, Autism & Learning Differences
- Social Skills & Peer Relationships
- Family Collaboration & Parent Support
- Individual Counselling (In-Person & Virtual)
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Strengths-Based & Developmentally Appropriate Interventions
Professional Experience
Teacher & School-Based Counsellor Support
Manachaban Middle School – Cochrane, AB
2014 – Present
- Provide counselling-informed support to adolescents (Grades 5–8) experiencing emotional, behavioural, and social challenges
- Act as a designated safety person for students in crisis, supporting regulation and stabilization
- Collaborate with school-based counsellors, psychologists, and support staff to address trauma, anxiety,
and emotional regulation needs
- Adapt curriculum and classroom strategies to support students with ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities,
hydrocephalus, and cerebral palsy
- Work closely with families to support student wellbeing and emotional development.
- Mentor student teachers and support professional growth through feedback and modelling
In-Home Teacher – Autism & Specialized Supports
Renfrew Educational Services – Calgary, AB
2013 – 2014
- Delivered individualized, in-home programming for children receiving specialized autism services
- Collaborated with SLPs, OTs, psychologists, PTs, and behaviour consultants to support early learners
- Designed programming focused on emotional regulation, communication, and life skills
Secondary School Teacher (Interim)
Kelowna Secondary School – Kelowna, BC
2009 – 2010
- Taught Grades 10–12 (CTS & Social Studies)
- Supported adolescents with academic stress, motivation, and social development
Counselling Experience Highlights
- Provided individual counselling to adolescents within school settings (Grades 7–12)
- Collaboratively developed client-centred therapy goals
- Engaged families in the counselling process to support sustainable progress
- Utilized both virtual (Zoom) and in-person sessions based on client needs
- Completed supervised counselling hours to strengthen clinical competence
Teaching Endorsements:
Administration, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education
Coaching & Youth Leadership Experience
- Manachaban Middle School – Girls Junior “B” Volleyball; Boys Junior “B” Basketball (2014–2023)
- Cochrane Kodiaks – U13 Boys (2022/23); U11 Girls (2022/23)
Professional Memberships
- Alberta Teachers’ Association
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Canadian Psychological Association
