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My profile I provide counselling for individuals, couples and groups on a wide range of issues including post-traumatic stress reactions, sexuality, relationships, eating disorders, self-esteem and depression. Area of specialization is with adult survivors of childhood abuse and other family dysfunctions. A particular interest is working with couples where one or both of the partners is a survivor of childhood trauma. I also work with couples experiencing infertility. Some of my clinical approaches include EMDR, SMNS, creative processes usch as journaling and art therapy, hypnosis and Imago Relationship therapy. I have been in private practice since 1987 and I found that learning never ends! I completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology from UBC in 1993. Before that I obtained a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) from Carleton University in 1984. I got a BA from Simon Fraser University in 1978. I first became interested in this work as a volunteer with the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre in the early 1980’s. I have taken numerous workshops and seminars since l984. Frequent continuing education topics have included trauma, dissociation, couples counselling, sexuality, sexual orientation, addiction, self injurious behaviours and eating disorders. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, 1996, Advanced Clinician, 1999 and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter (2008). I have completed training in EMDR ( Level II, 1995) and in DMNS (2003). I have also completed courses on clinical supervision through AAMFT, City University and the Justice Institute of B.C.
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