I believe, without exception, that everyone has the capacity within themselves to face challenges, heal from pain, and experience growth.
I genuinely love hearing people’s stories and providing tailored support for insight, growth, and healing. I am inspired daily by the strength, resilience, and ingenuity of my clients.
I have over two decades of experience working with people in educational and counselling capacities. I genuinely love helping people meet their goals. Most recently, I’ve spent 3 years working with adults who want to address past traumas and develop better coping skills. Today, I work with motivated adults towards their personal goals that could include addressing childhood trauma and past interpersonal violence, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and gaining insight into destructive patterns of behaviour. Please see below for more information about how I approach mental health.
Formal Learning
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, 2026
Foundations of Internal Family Systems Practice, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2025
Introduction to Nature-Based Therapy, Human-Nature Counselling and Consulting, 2025
Skills of Narrative Practice Levels I & II, Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy, 2025
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Honours), Yorkville University, 2025
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education, University of Alberta, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies, University of Alberta, 2008
Professional Membership
British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, #20560
Hi, I’m Barbara (MACP, RCC).
My Approaches
Depending on your goals and preferences, I use either EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) or tradtional talk therapy. Please use the buttons below to find out more.