safety: therapy's foundation

safety is the ethic i bring to this vocation. as a registered clinical counsellor, i adhere to rigorous standards of education, training, and professional integrity. in the therapeutic space we create together, i protect your right to be vulnerable, respected, and fully seen.

how it connects to my work: creating safety allows clients to explore sensitive topics like sexuality, intimacy, trauma, and boundaries without fear of judgement.

freedom: permission to explore yourself

freedom is the invitation to explore who you are — without shame, judgement, or pressure. in therapy, you are encouraged to speak your truth, perhaps for the first time, and to discover a more integrated way of being with yourself, others, and the world.

how it connects to my work: supporting freedom helps clients navigate sexual expression, identity, desire, and relationships, empowering them to make choices that feel authentic and healthy.

wonder: curiosity as a pathway to insight

wonder is the effervescent quality of childlike curiosity: ta-da! it encourages openness, questions, exploration, and delight. in therapy, wonder allows clients to experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling, and connecting.

how it connects to my work: nurturing wonder supports self-discovery in sexual health, relationship dynamics, and personal growth, opening doors to insight and joy.

magic: embracing the unknown

magic is a spark — intangible, mysterious, and raw. it arises when intuition guides us and when we sense our own potential unfolding. in therapy, cultivating a sense of magic allows for transformative breakthroughs that go beyond logic or expectation.

how it connects to my work: this spark can be felt in moments of clarity, healing, and empowerment, especially when exploring sexual identity, pleasure, or post-trauma integration.

love: the ultimate homecoming

love is a homecoming — to yourself, to another, and to life. one of the most healing aspects of human experience is remembering how to love, nurture, tend, and befriend.

how it connects to my work: therapy guided by love fosters compassion, intimacy, connection, and sexual self-esteem, supporting clients in building relationships and lives that feel whole and meaningful.

bringing these values into therapy in bc

these five core values — safety, freedom, wonder, magic, and love — are not just abstract ideals. they inform every session i offer as a clinical counsellor and sex therapist in british columbia. they help me create spaces where clients can explore sexuality, intimacy, and personal growth in ways that are trauma-informed, sex-positive, and empowering.

if you’re curious about working together, you can learn more about my services or reach out for a consultation.