Hello! My name is Jessie (she/her). Thank you for reaching out to consider if I’m the right counsellor for you.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, and a Master’s degree from Adler University.
A little bit about me is that I immigrated to Canada when I was 5, and grew up across 6 different cities. I was also raised in a multi-faith household.
In my own communities, I’ve seen the impact of generations of trauma and low mental health support. It’s not easy trying to navigate everything all at once: your environment, your people, yourself.
My hope is to help you write a different future from the history handed to you.
My Approach
My approach is to get to know you as a person first outside of any particular modality or technique. None of us experience the world in the same way. I aim to understand the unique intersections in yours, whether that’s race, gender, or anything else central to you. I hope to learn your perspective with curiosity and non-judgement.
As we work together, we’ll map out your story and where it’s going together. I’m here to root for you and help you break from patterns that are no longer working. When you feel like you’ve “failed”, I aim to help you still feel hope and self-compassion. I hope to encourage you to view change not as an end result, but an ongoing practice.
As a counsellor it is an honour to take on this role in your life. I strive to prioritize safety and autonomy, and you will always have choice throughout our work. I hope to help you foster your own power in our time together.
Outside of the counselling room, I’m usually with family and friends, or doing something creative. I also love learning languages. I speak Mandarin in my personal life, and I’m currently learning Spanish & Italian. I also enjoy running or biking along the seawall, especially during fall. When we meet, I hope to learn what brings you joy in your life outside our time together.
If there is a time that you’d like to meet outside of my regular hours, please contact me and I will do my best to accommodate.
