"Wherever you are right now is a good place to start".
Karine is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a rich experience serving individuals and families in private practice, healthcare, and community agencies. It brings her joy to support client's personal growth and to provide guidance as they rediscover what it means to live well, in whatever life holds right now. Her supportive presence invites clients to courageously share their stories as they continue to open their hearts and minds to the learnings of life. She provides a safe space to explore goals, desires, challenges and successes. Come and be deeply heard.
Self-care is a vital part of Karine’s life. She can be found spending time near the ocean, hiking in the local forest, enjoying local events, and eating multi-cultural cuisines.
Close friendships, family ties are treasured in her life, and she values community as a place of belonging and connection.
Her presence is calm, attentive, and encouraging. Karine has a responsive approach, offers gentle challenge and will guide you in making positive changes as you work towards your goals. She offers personalized tools to help you make progress, and celebrates the small successes, one step at a time.
“Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid, but that doesn't change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging”
- Brené Brown, The Gifts of imperfection
YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING:
- Relationship conflict or breakdown
- Difficult career changes
- Unclear sense of life purpose
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety
- Depression or low mood
- Self-criticism or self-doubt
- Emotional triggers that impact daily life
- Physical health issues that affect energy levels
COMMON GAINS IN ATTENDING THERAPY:
- Strengthened ability to trust your own instinct and knowing
- Mindfulness strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, and painful emotions
- Grounding as you start to feel more capable and confident
- Deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions
- Greater awareness of your resilience
- Clarity in what your next steps may be
It is Karine's passion to help clients move from a place of discouragement, self-doubt, anxiety, or stress- into an experience of deeper joy, self-awareness, and confidence in moving through the world.
KARINE’S VALUES:
- Self-compassion
- Integrity towards self and others
- Opportunity to change and grow
- Respect for all human experiences
- Honest communication
- Living whole-heartedly
KARINE WORKS WITH:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
Karine is in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC #11373), and the BC College of Social Workers (RSW #10484). Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Social Worker. Please check with your insurance provider about coverage.
