About Me

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with Masters degrees in philosophy and in counselling psychology. I have been a registered member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association since 2008.

Life doesn't always change when we expect it to. Sometimes a relationship, career or life circumstance shifts and we aren't sure how to find our footing. Sometimes we reach a new chapter and realize that the life that worked for us before may no longer be the life we want now.

I’m a psychotherapist and coach who helps people navigate transitions like these with greater clarity, self-understanding and confidence.

My approach thoughtful, grounded, and forward-looking. I create a space where people can slow down, make sense of where they are, and explore what they want their lives to look like moving forward.

Before becoming a psychotherapist and coach, I spent 17 years as a teacher and a school counsellor in B.C. and overseas. My experiences supporting children and families gave me a deep understanding of relationships, emotional well-being and the ways people navigate change—foundations that continue to shape my work today.

The Next Chapter

Retirement is one of the most significant transitions many of us will face. After years of having a clear professional identity, structure and sense of purpose, retirement can raise questions that go well beyond financial planning:

Who am I now?
What do I want this next chapter to look like?
What am I ready to let go of?
What do I want more of in my life?

Retirement isn't simply about stepping away from work. It's an opportunity to reconsider how you want to spend your time, where you want to direct your energy, and what you want your life to be about.

I help clients design a life they want to move toward. We explore what matters most to them, and develop a path toward a more meaningful and satisfying next chapter.

I also offer specialized retirement transition coaching for firefighters. I support them through the unique personal and professional challenges of leaving a career that has played such a significant role in their identity.

Different Ways of Working

I work with many clients online. I also offer Walk & Talk sessions for those in the Nanaimo or Vancouver area who would like to combine conversation with time outdoors.

Whether through psychotherapy or coaching, my role is the same: to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and walk alongside people as they find their own way forward.

Beyond the Office

Outside of his work, I love backcountry hiking, kayaking and spending time in nature. I’m also an avid drummer and love playing classic rock covers as loud as I can.

I believe that a meaningful life is something we continue to shape through the choices we make, the relationships we nurture and the things we make room for.