“ It’s okay to be unsure, it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to feel the way you feel.”

I’ve always wanted to help people who are hurting. Mental illness impacted my family when I was quite young, and at the time, I found it hard to imagine how someone could feel so low and hopeless. As I grew up, I realized I could learn the skills to help people who feel this way while trying to navigate all the challenges of life.

I think the biggest misconception about mental health is that talking about our mental health and having emotions is somehow weak or wrong or taboo in some way. Having emotions, internal conflict and challenges we need to overcome is quintessentially human.

Unfortunately, our world has painted these human necessities as bad for generations and people are only recently realizing that taking care of your mental health is an essential part of your overall health.

To me, mental health is how we internally feel about ourselves, our place in the world, our yearnings, and how we manage challenges in these areas. Getting support can help clarify your internal feelings and thoughts and teach you how to cope when things feel overwhelming.

I have no agenda other than supporting you. I will meet you where you are at and follow your lead.

My first goal is to ensure you feel comfortable, safe and supported. My second goal is to help you achieve whatever change or shift you are trying to make in your life.

I am here to listen, help you reflect, allow you to be heard and at times, challenge and push you to grow. I am gentle and will never push you in ways you’re uncomfortable with. I want your time with me to be effective and I always want you to take a new thought, perspective or tool away from our sessions.

I am easy going, use metaphors from time to time and make jokes when appropriate. I use a variety of approaches and a mixture of talk therapy, structured activities, and play therapy.

If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, I have experience and training in supporting common challenges and minority stressors. As a queer woman with a young family, I understand how it can be important to have a counsellor who is also part of the LGBTQ+ community.

I have my own personal experiences, along with training and education but I will never be able to understand all of the specific needs of our vast and unique community. I recognize that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you overcome whatever challenges you are facing.

In return I will strive to be warm, genuine and kind. I will listen and make you feel heard. But, I will also offer new perspectives while challenging you to think differently and try new things. I will give you tools to try and exercises to practice. But most of all, I will support you and celebrate with you every step of the way.

Because all progress should be celebrated (no matter how small) and believe me, I will celebrate it with you. From "I felt more energy today" to "I asked that person on a date" to "My family didn't argue about this issue." I love hearing it all!

I know counselling can be challenging and we often have to push ourselves to be vulnerable and self-reflect. I am forever honoured that people trust me to be kind and hold space for their most vulnerable parts, and if that’s what you need right now, I’d be honoured to share that support with you.

Kate is accepting new clients with no wait times and is available Mondays until 7pm, Tuesdays until 5:30pm, and Wednesdays until 4:30pm.

Areas of Practice

FOR YOUTH 12+ AND:

Individuals
Women’s Wellness
Women’s Sexuality
Couples and Relationship Support
Parents and Caregivers
Perinatal and Infant Loss
Pregnancy Decision-Making
Family Therapy
2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Indigenous Persons
NIHB Provider

FOR PROFESSIONALS:

Teachers and Educators
Clinical Supervision and Consultation

Specialties and Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Emotional Regulation Strategies
Stress Management and Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Relationship and Attachment Support
Communication and Boundary Setting
Parenting Support
Self-Esteem
Body Positivity
Sex Positivity
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Grief and Loss

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy
Play Therapy
Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Education and Training

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

CRPO College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

CCPA Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

EDUCATION / ACCOMPLISHMENTS / AWARDS

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2018

Registered Psychotherapist

Canadian Certified Counsellor

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Interested in working with Kate?

Kate is accepting new clients with no wait times and is available Mondays until 7pm, Tuesdays until 5:30pm, and Wednesdays until 4:30pm.