Hi, I’m Summer (She/Her), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I offer individual and relationship counselling both in-person or virtually and have accessible/sliding scale options available.
I wholeheartedly understand how entering into therapy can take courage and be anxiety inducing (or maybe that’s just me?) and finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming. I take a personalized and collaborative approach to find what resonates best for you and create a relaxed, judgment-free space where you’ll feel welcome, validated and embraced for all of the weird and wonderful parts of yourself.
Utilizing a trauma-informed and feminist approach, I support clients with a wide variety of issues to help them process trauma, difficult experiences and emotions and move from feeling stuck to finding new perspectives and relief.
I have a special interest, personal experience and expertise in the following areas:
Disordered Eating, Body Image, Self-Worth and Weight-Inclusive Counselling
Prior to becoming a counsellor, I spent over a decade as a coach specializing in body image and disordered eating recovery and am a staunch advocate for body liberation and weight-inclusive care. Disordered eating and body image challenges are complex and often born out of personal trauma combined with the trauma of living in a culture that upholds thinness and eurocentric beauty standards at all costs. I love to help clients unravel the root of these challenges and find ways of feeling more accepting and peaceful around food and their body.
Parenting and Relationship Counselling
As a parent, I know that having a tiny human can do a 180 on our well-being, sense of self and relationships. I love supporting individuals and couples with navigating the mental and emotional load of being a parent/caretaker and helping them find ways back to themselves and their relationships. If it feels comfortable for you, we’ll explore the emotions and attachment patterns that might be causing distress and help you find ways to better communicate and manage the challenges of being a parent/caregiver.
Counselling for Anxiety, Identity Struggles and Life-Transitions
Perhaps you find yourself spiralling, catastrophizing and feeling like your anxiety latches onto whatever little thing is coming into your life. Or perhaps you are at a juncture in your life where you’re needing space to process a change and are feeling confused about who you are and what to do next. I love to help clients make sense of these feelings, work on bolstering their self-confidence and have a roster of tools to pull from including somatic interventions, visualizations, self-compassion, solution-focused and mindfulness exercises to support you if that resonates.
Lived Experience with an Eating Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Perimenopause
My commitment to mental health stems from my own therapeutic journey navigating past and present experiences with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, an eating disorder, grief following the sudden loss of a parent, miscarriage, parenting challenges, and mid-life transitions. I acknowledge that as a cis-hetero non-disabled white woman in a straight-sized body my lived experience may be very different to yours and will honour and cherish your identity and experiences.
Outside of Counselling
Outside of counselling, I try to keep up with my super sporty kid (who did not get that from me) while trying not to hurt myself. When I can, I also love to nap, read memoirs, consume anything that makes me laugh and go to concerts.
I’d love to hear about what you’re going through and talk through what you’re hoping to find in counselling. You can book a first session with me or a free 15-minute consultation by phone here.
I offer in person or virtual sessions to individuals or clients in a relationship during the daytime on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and virtually on Wednesday evenings.
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