My Story

I am a Canadian with experience in counselling as well as various other fields.

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Since I was a teenager, I wanted to be a counsellor and to help others. However, I was uncertain about which path to pursue. After completing university, I experienced a wave of loss involving many people around me. As I watched others grieving the loss of loved ones I began to notice a pattern of either brushing the issues under the rug or receiving minimal support if any. Very few had someone to walk along side them. This is when my journey began in bereavement and grief counselling. Over the years, I not only had the opportunity to work with individuals who faced loss but also with a range of concerns such as narcissism, family issues, suicide, anxiety, depression, burnout etc. Then the pandemic hit and things got worse. During this period many of us ended up experiencing a different type of loss that is less common but on a greater scale. This loss is referred to as collective grief. As a result, other issues emerged such as fatigue and burnout. Despite the pandemic being over, many of us are still feeling the fall out. Throughout this time, as I attempted to navigate this unique situation in my own life, I ended up gaining additional insight into the different types of losses that can impact individuals.

 

Through out it all I have realized that we all have our own issues and I am no exception. My experiences in life have taught me numerous lessons including that we get through life together not alone, that self-care is needed before we can help others, there is always room for self improvement and that there is always hope. My journey toward self-betterment hasn't stopped and it never will. I also didn’t do it alone. I am grateful for those that have helped and supported me in my life, including those that popped into my life for just a moment. Just as others have helped me I would like to help others and share what I have learned.