About Jess
My name is Jess (she/her), and I am an intern counsellor completing my Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University.
It takes courage to seek support, and I feel privileged to walk alongside you in this process. In our work together, I offer a warm, safe space where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation. Together, we can explore how your thoughts, emotions, and body interact, building awareness and developing skills to meet life from a more centred place. We can also get curious about your history, relationships, communities, and broader contexts that shape your experience, while identifying your values and what feels meaningful to you.
My curiosity about the human experience and desire to support others began in my teenage years through volunteer work, both locally and abroad. In 2007, I began studying Theravada Buddhism and developed a meditation practice that has supported me throughout the years and continues to inform my work. From 2011- 2024, I practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist, where I saw firsthand how physical symptoms, emotions, and life circumstances are deeply interconnected. These experiences shape how I show up as a counsellor - grounded, curious, and offering a compassionate presence to meet you with care.
Counselling Modalities Used
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Informed Practices
Person-Centred Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Compassion Focused Therapy
EMDR
Eco-Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Meaning-Centred Therapy
Areas of Focus
Anxiety and depression
Chronic pain and other health challenges
Grief and loss
Life transitions
Trauma
Nervous system regulation
Mindfulness and self-compassion
Stress and overwhelm
Spiritual or existential inquiry
Self-worth and self-acceptance
Burnout and caregiver fatigue
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