Hi, I'm Amberlie.

I’m glad you’re here.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, respected and accepted exactly as you are.

My approach to counselling is warm, collaborative and grounded in a simple belief: you are the expert on your own life. My role isn’t to tell you who you should be or what your life should look like. Instead, we’ll work together to better understand the experiences, relationships and circumstances that have shaped you—and explore what meaningful change could look like for you.

I recognize that none of us experiences life in isolation. Our identities, families, relationships, communities and the systems around us all influence how we experience the world.

I am a white, settler, able-bodied, cisgender woman, and I recognize that my own identities and experiences shape the lens through which I see the world. I approach my work with humility, curiosity and an ongoing awareness of power, privilege and the ways social expectations and broader systems can affect our lives.

My Approach to Therapy

There is no single “right” way to do therapy.

Every person arrives with different experiences, challenges, strengths and goals. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work collaboratively with you to find strategies that feel relevant, practical and authentic to your life.

My therapeutic work draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Feminist Therapy.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help us understand the connections between our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Together, we can identify patterns that may no longer be serving you and explore new ways of responding.

Narrative Therapy gives us an opportunity to explore the stories we carry about ourselves and our lives. Sometimes those stories can become limiting or feel as though they define us. Therapy can create space to recognize your strengths, reconnect with your values and discover alternative possibilities.

Feminist-informed Therapy recognizes that the challenges we experience don't happen in isolation. Gender, relationships, family, culture, expectations and broader social systems can all influence our experiences. I am particularly passionate about supporting women and exploring the unique challenges they may encounter throughout different stages of life.

When Life Feels Like Too Much

Sometimes people seek therapy because they want to better understand themselves.

Other times, they reach out because something has happened and life simply feels overwhelming.

A significant part of my work involves supporting people through crisis and difficult life circumstances. You may be navigating a major transition, relationship difficulties, loss, trauma or simply trying to find your footing again.

During these moments, my priority is to provide a calm, non-judgmental space where we can focus on what you need right now while also creating room for longer-term healing and growth.

You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy.

We can start wherever you are.

A Little About Me

I believe the relationship you have with your therapist matters.

So, while therapy is about you, I also think it's important that you have some sense of the person sitting across from you.

Outside of my work, I love tattoos and gardening. I also share my home with six pets, which means there's rarely a shortage of personality, chaos or entertainment.

I'm in a long-term relationship and am also a parent to a school-aged child. These parts of my life have given me an appreciation for the complexity of relationships, family life, competing responsibilities and the many different roles we can find ourselves navigating.

I don't believe being a therapist means having everything figured out.

I believe in being human, staying curious, continuing to learn and meeting people where they are.

What You Can Expect From Me

You can expect me to listen without judgment.

You can expect honesty and authenticity.

You can expect a space where difficult things can be talked about openly—even the things that may feel messy, complicated or hard to put into words.

My hope is that therapy can become a place where you feel safe enough to explore what's happening, understood enough to feel less alone, and supported enough to begin moving toward where you want to be.

And on the days when you're not quite sure where to begin?

That's okay too.

We can start there.