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Having grown up in a home where alcoholism, trauma and neglect impacted the ability of children to thrive, I learned to shut down my emotions and use alcohol to ease the pain. My early relationships could not thrive, and I was so focused on pleasing others that I ignored my own needs. I was a successful Executive Director, and not even I knew I was about to "fall apart".

Skilled counsellors helped me explore the world of feelings, process the pain of past neglect and trauma, learn to function well without the crutch of alcohol, and learn how to have a healthy, respectful relationships with myself and with others.

I wanted to offer that gift to others and sought the necessary training and experience at the University of British Columbia, earning a MA in Counselling Psychology. Ongoing professional training throughout the past 30 years has enabled me to specialize in the field of addiction, mental health, trauma, grief and loss and relationship of all kinds.