clinical counselling and sex therapy education
my education and training reflect my commitment to providing thoughtful, evidence-informed counselling and sex therapy services across british columbia. each degree, certificate, and professional learning opportunity i’ve pursued strengthens my ability as a clinical counsellor and sex therapist to create safe, compassionate, and effective spaces for clients. this foundation allows me to support folks in exploring sexual health, intimacy, identity, and trauma recovery. by integrating trauma-informed, somatic, and sex-positive approaches, i help clients gain meaningful insights, build healthier relationships, and cultivate a stronger connection with themselves — translating knowledge and reflection into real-life growth, empowerment, and wellbeing.
“imagination is more important than knowledge,” said einstein.
academic degrees, trainings, and specialized certifications
The following are my deeper dives into educational pursuits – 6 month studies or longer.
international institute of clinical sexology (this is a licensed, non-accredited school)
phd in clinical sexology (coursework, oral exam, doctoral project, defence, and degree). this comprehensive and academically rigorous program focuses on advanced professional training rather than licensure.
Master of Counselling. through this degree, i am registered as a clinical counsellor and an approved clinical supervisor through the bc association of clinical counsellors.
Bachelor of Arts, Women's and gender Studies (Hons)
foundations of somatic sex education, core courses 1-3
communal consultations in somatic abolitionism for white bodies
Relational Somatic Therapy Program
Sexual Health Educator Certificate (SHEC) graduate
Traditional Chinese Medicine (2.5 years of a 5 year doctorate)
ongoing professional development
The following are my shorter trainings.
Somatic Study with Mariah Moser
bringing desire back with Esther Perel
Motivational Interviewing with Paul Burke
DBT Online Training with Marsha Linehan
clinical supervision foundations with janet white
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with John R. Wagner
Core Addictions Practice with Interior Health Authority
Trauma-Informed Practice with Interior Health Authority
Indigenous Cultural Competency with Interior Health Authority
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Consultation with Christine Padesky
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) with Options for Sexual Health
Beyond Addiction – The Yogic Path to Recovery with Sat Kaur Khalsa
Narrative Therapy – Foundations Level Training with Stephen Madigan
foundations in somatic abolitionism with resmaa menakem & carlin quinn
Group Facilitation
healing from justice: supporting adult survivors of sexual assault group supervision
sexuality therapy group
alone, together: pandemic support group
esteem, worth & confidence for self-identifying women
Life Beyond Bipolar
Overcoming Anxiety
Survivors of Violence Solidarity
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Girls’ Empowerment Movement (GEM) – Guest Facilitator
Core Skills for Stress & anger management
Board Positions
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors – Editorial Advisory Committee member for INSIGHTS magazine (2017-present)
Endo Educational Organization of Canada - Practitioner Voice committee (2021-2022)
Nelson & District Women’s Centre – Coordinating Collective (2014-2017)