- “I have a natural ability to help you to feel at ease and safe with me”.
- “Carefully listening and connecting with you are important to me as part of the healing process”.
- “I do not just offer advice or to try and “fix” your problems. I believe that your wisdom and answers lie within you and I want to help you to discover them”.
- “Personally, I have experienced losing my way in life and facing my personal demons. Through counselling and other healing practices, I have navigated through inner turmoil and deep suffering to find new direction and meaning in my life.
- “My intention is to live an authentic life. “Walking my talk” and staying true to myself are important to me.
- “I am committed to personal growth as well as spiritually awakening and I can appreciate the fine line in this process”.
- “I have the ability to inspire and motivate people”.
- “My style is warm, honest, and direct”.
- “My personal experiences, professional training and expertise are all valuable resources in helping me to work with you to achieve your goals”.
MY TRAINING AND CREDENTIALS
- Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology –Immaculata University, PA, USA (1997)
- Professionally Certified with Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) (2002)
- Trained and Certified in Cybercounselling Levels 1 & II, University of Toronto, CANADA (2013)
- Professionally Certified as a Fellow with the Association of Music and Imagery (USA) (2002) (Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music)
- Trained in Expressive Arts Therapy at Southwest Institute for Music Centered Psychotherapy GA, USA (2000-2003)
- Professional & Personal Development Program, Psychosynthesis Center PA, USA (1990-93)
- Completed levels 1 & 2 MARI (Mandala Assessment & Research Instrument
- Student of ‘A Course in Miracles’ since 1989
- Initiated in Reiki Levels 1 & 2 (1994
MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INVOLVES
- 19 years of Counselling experience in private practice (USA & Canada)
- 2 years employment as Expressive arts Therapist and Activities Coordinator at Valley Forge Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center (USA)
- 2 years practicum at the Center for Advancement of Cancer Education (USA)
- Facilitator of ‘A Course in Miracles” study groups since 1994