I am a counsellor based in Hong Kong, with over 20 years of experience in mental health, offering sessions online and in-person.  I am passionate about working with people in grief, and consider it a privilege to walk alongside them for part of their journey, and to facilitate the process of integration and meaning-making.

My approach to therapy is primarily strengths-based, person-centred, and trauma-informed.  Where appropriate I draw from solution-focused therapy, emotion focused therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).   I endeavour to create a safe, non-judgemental space and work collaboratively with each client to navigate their thoughts and feelings at a pace that is right for them.  I encourage the development of self-awareness, insight, and greater sense of agency in each person I work with.

As well as grief and loss, I have experience with a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress management, interpersonal and relationship problems, and life transitions.

I was born in the UK but grew up in Hong Kong, and completed my postgraduate counselling training in Melbourne, Australia.

My previous work in Hong Kong includes ten years with an NGO providing support to asylum seekers and refugees.   As well as my extensive frontline counselling work with this vulnerable group, I have provided management, training and supervision for multiple teams of counsellors and social workers under the program.   More recently I have worked with an agency providing affordable counselling on a sliding scale for the general community in Hong Kong.

I provide individual and couple’s grief therapy, via video telehealth sessions in Colorado and Virginia. I also offer a rental system for neurofeedback, which allows clients to engage with this benefit from the comfort of their home. Some clients who are suffering from headaches, sleep disturbances, short term memory loss, and other grief symptoms benefit from neurofeedback and it can be supportive if you’re not feeling ready to verbally process yet.

I am a bilingual (English/français) Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO and offer individual counselling and psychotherapy virtually across Ontario.

I am passionate about helping others with their mental health journey, and have particular interest in working with those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or who are currently experiencing distress from being a primary caregiver to a loved one who is dying.

Finding a therapist whom you feel hears and understands you is important. You can expect emphasis to be placed on building a strong connection through empathy and compassion while I walk alongside you on your journey to healing.

In-person and virtual clinical counseling

Trauma-focused and Grief Specialist support

Mindfulness Meditation and Energy Healing

Group support for grief and bereavement

Group support for secondary losses

End of Life support and planning

Advocate for bereavement and law reform

Individual Therapy (telehealth only)