Hi, I’m Emma
Whether you are interested in counselling, supervision, or ceremony, our relationship will be the most important part of working together. Even a short conversation can help us figure out if we are a good fit. Read on to hear a bit more about me…
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
About Me
I’ve been a counsellor for 20+ years, working with older youth and adults in post-secondary settings and community agencies. Before counselling, my background was in environmental education and youth outreach. And even a brief foray into professional cooking (let’s just say I wasn’t cut out for the work, in spite of my love of food!).
I’m a White, cisgender settler of British and Swiss ancestry, living uninvited on lək̓ʷəŋən territory for 22 years. My pronouns are she/her. I’m co-parent to a neurospicy* child, and step-parent in a blended and extended family. I have lived experience of a chronic health concern.
I am incredibly lucky to have built a career around creating meaningful relationships with people. Counselling and clinical supervision are endlessly interesting, challenging and rewarding for me. I am grateful to everyone who has entrusted me with their stories and hearts.
My interest in ceremony design and facilitation comes from a lifelong spiritual curiosity and a love for creative rituals and gatherings. I’ve been told I’m warm, articulate, heartfelt and funny (when appropriate!)—qualities I bring to both my clinical and ceremonial work.
Last but certainly not least, things that bring me joy: our new rescue dog Nutmeg, singing with others (especially these fine humans), cycling, nature, travelling, meditation and time with my beloved families, both biological and chosen. Oh, and true to my heritage, mugs of strong black tea!
*Neurospicy: Some neurodivergent people and communities have created new language to describe themselves, their personalities and their abilities. This new language highlights the diversity, complexity and intensity (and sometimes fiery fierceness!) of their experiences. According to NeuroSpark Health, the word neurospicy (and neurosparkly) can represent “resilience, creativity and pride”, and can be a way of reclaiming and reframing harmful stereotypes about neurodivergence.