About Me

My path toward becoming a therapist took shape once I realized I wasn’t alone in my experiences. As a child, I often turned my struggles inward, perceiving them as too difficult to share. It was not until I began my career as a hairstylist, engaging with the public daily, that I saw how many others were also searching for meaning in their own lives. People frequently told me I was easy to talk to, and I naturally created spaces where others felt safe to share their inner thoughts and stories. That experience sparked something in me and set me on a path oriented around human connection and healing.

Through my undergraduate studies and work with at-risk youth and in the gender-based violence sector, I came to understand that my personal history, once a source of disconnection, could become a foundation for empathy and solidarity. Feelings that had once felt isolating gradually transformed into a sense of shared humanity. By radically accepting the experiences that brought me shame, I learned to focus on my strengths, act in line with my values, and hold myself accountable in relationships. These experiences clarified my purpose, motivating me to help others make meaning out of their struggles. I am committed to bringing professional vulnerability to this work, trusting that my process makes me more capable of holding it in others.

I am fortunate to have a strong network of support around me, including an occupational and personal counsellor, a close circle of chosen family and friends, supportive mentors and managers, and vibrant communities I belong to as a non-binary, bisexual individual sharing their humanity with others. From spontaneous shared meals to cycling for a community triathlon to ending and starting my days with cat-nose boops, I rely on living out my values in my environment to sustain my sense of belonging and keep me grounded.

Taking care of my well-being is also a professional responsibility for me. As a student, I am using this opportunity to re-examine the tracks I have been laying, questioning and shifting small bits to orient me toward the goals in a sustainable, safe way. I am attuned to early signs of stress in myself, such as disruptions to my routine or the return of unhelpful habits, and I take deliberate steps to address them before they escalate. I strive to move through life with curiosity, presence, and resilience, qualities I believe are inseparable from being a truly effective and compassionate counsellor.