About Cat
I truly believe treatment is a collaborative partnership between counsellor and client. Together, we will design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths, challenges, and goals. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection.
I am especially passionate about supporting clients living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), chronic pain, or those navigating life after a traumatic brain injury. I also enjoy working with clients to strengthen self-esteem and challenge negative self-talk that may be getting in the way of living life to the fullest.
For younger clients, I incorporate creative approaches-such as games and movement-based activities- to foster engagement and connection. I’ve received training in Expressive Play Therapy and use these methods to help children feel safe, seen, and involved in the counselling process.
Having lived and worked in diverse communities across Canada and internationally, I have developed a deep respect for culturally sensitive and unbiased mental health care. I aim to provide counselling that honours each client’s perspective on healing and recognizes all the elements that intersect to make each of us our own unique person.
While I primarily base my approach on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a wide variety of treatment methods and interventions may be used depending on your needs, personality, and preferences.
Areas of Focus:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) such as skin picking, nail biting, and Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Chronic Pain
Child and Youth Counselling
Expressive Play Therapy
Recovery from antagonistic relationships
Self-Esteem
Life transitions
Stress and Burnout
Depression
Trauma
ADHD
Women’s issues
Tics and Tourette’s
Cancer support
Sleep disorders
Nature Therapy
Education and Training:
I have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for OCD
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
Nature-based Therapy
Informed Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics and Tourette’s (CBIT)
Support for Traumatic Brain Injury
Expressive Play Therapy
SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (learn more in our blog post)
ICBC Counselling
CVAP Counselling
Direct Billing: If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. I am direct billing to multiple insurance companies, ICBC, Crime Victim’s Assistance, Autism Funding (if selected as a service provider for your family), Game Plan, WorkSafe, Work BC, and Metis Nation.
Age ranges served: All
Session Types: Individuals and families in person or virtual
Email: cat@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 111
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: $150-165 per session (Registered Clinician Rates)
Registration:
BCACC RCC 20683
Location: Cat works out of our Port Alberni clinic Tuesdays to Fridays.
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