Counselling for driven women navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout
Grounded in compassion, clarity, and collaboration.
I help high-achieving, sensitive women move through anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm with practical, validating support — so you can feel grounded, calm, and more at home in yourself again.
Offering in-person counselling in Vancouver and online across British Columbia
My Approach
From university and career shifts to motherhood, family life, and beyond, I help driven women navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout with strength, self-compassion, and practical steps.
My approach is grounded in three guiding principles — Compassion, Clarity, and Collaboration — so that instead of feeling stuck or scattered, you can find calm, direction, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself.
Compassion
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen and understood — without judgment or pressure.
Compassion creates the foundation for healing and self-awareness. Together, we make room for your emotions, honour your efforts, and help you reconnect with your own resilience.
Clarity
When life feels heavy or chaotic, clarity helps you breathe again.
We’ll sort through the noise to identify what matters most right now — finding realistic next steps that bring order to overwhelm and momentum to stuck places. Each session ends with one clear, doable step forward.
Collaboration
Therapy with me is a team effort.
We work together to explore patterns, test new strategies, and create practical anchors that fit your real life. Collaboration ensures your progress feels steady, self-directed, and sustainable — not just “talked about.”
Who I Work With
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Perinatal & Early Motherhood
Pregnancy and early parenthood bring profound change — physically, emotionally, and in identity. You don’t need to love every moment to be a good parent. I offer a grounded, non-judgmental space to process anxiety, identity shifts, and the invisible load that so many women carry in silence.
We’ll work to quiet self-criticism, strengthen your sense of agency, and find realistic strategies that make life feel more sustainable and connected.
What we might explore:
Anxiety or intrusive thoughts
Identity shifts and role transitions
Burnout and resentment in parenting
Navigating perfectionism or guilt
Reconnecting with self-compassion
Loneliness, Grief or Isolation
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Women & Life Transitions
Life rarely follows a straight path — and even positive change can stir up anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt. Whether you’re shifting careers, entering motherhood, rebuilding after burnout, or redefining who you are, therapy offers space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
Together, we’ll uncover what’s beneath the pressure and perfectionism, bring clarity to what you truly need, and help you move forward with calm and confidence.
What we might explore:
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Anxiety and overthinking
Boundaries and people-pleasing
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Rediscovering joy, creativity, and identity
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Parents, Partners & Families
Even the strongest relationships can feel strained under stress, parenting demands, or emotional disconnection. I help parents and partners understand what’s underneath the tension—whether it’s burnout, communication breakdowns, or mismatched coping styles—and build practical ways back to steadier connection.
My goal is to help each person feel seen and supported so the family system can breathe again.
What we might explore
Coparenting differences and teamwork
Navigating emotional reactivity or shutdowns
Repairing disconnection and rebuilding trust
Parenting through transitions or separation
Modeling healthy regulation and communication for kids
Frequently Asked Questions
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The first session is a chance for us to slow down and get a sense of what’s been feeling heavy or unclear. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what’s been helping or not helping so far, and what you hope to get out of therapy. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out — we’ll start with where you are.
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If you’ve been feeling stuck in stress, self-doubt, or patterns you can’t seem to shift — counselling can help. Many people start therapy when they’re functioning on the outside but struggling internally. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit. Often, therapy is about creating more understanding, balance, and self-compassion — not just “fixing” something that’s wrong.
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Absolutely. Burnout and anxiety often stem from the same roots — high expectations, self-criticism, and difficulty slowing down. In therapy, we work to understand these patterns, reduce shame, and find small, realistic ways to bring calm, boundaries, and self-acceptance back into your daily rhythm.
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There’s no set timeline — some people come for a few focused sessions around a specific transition, while others find value in longer-term reflection. We’ll check in regularly to make sure therapy continues to feel helpful and aligned with your goals.
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Yes. I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach that values all ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Whether you’re formally diagnosed or simply identifying with traits of ADHD, autism, or high sensitivity, we’ll work together to understand your patterns without pathologizing — helping you find more ease, self-acceptance, and practical strategies that fit your brain.
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While my practice primarily supports adults and parents, I continue to see a limited number of children and youth — particularly those who are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or navigating anxiety — when parent collaboration is part of the process.
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Yes. I offer in-person counselling in Vancouver and virtual sessions across British Columbia through a secure, encrypted platform. Many clients find online sessions help them stay consistent and make therapy fit more easily into their busy lives.
