My name is Sydney (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychologist. I chose to go into this field because I love people and I believe in people. I have worked with people in the field of mental health, addictions, and trauma for 8 years. I think often the key to unlocking what is going on for a person is looking into the ways they have learned to judge themselves for what they feel and think and challenging those assumptions. I am passionate about working with people and empowering them find new ways of looking at themselves, their relationships, and the world.
Counselling can be an ambiguous process. Often people are worried therapy is not for them if they do not have specific goals. However, therapy is for those who are feeling lost and unsure. Being lost is a great place to start and it is my job to ask good questions and find an approach to help you see where the path might be.
Coming to therapy can be a scary and vulnerable experience and it’s okay to feel nervous. It’s my honour to walk alongside clients as they share their struggles, triumphs, fears, stress, hopes, grief, and everything in between. If you are even considering the possibility of whether therapy could help you, please reach out. I would be honoured to meet you.
I spend my time reading, cooking, talking about mental health, listening to inspirational podcasts, playing Dungeons and Dragons with my friends, thinking I should probably be meditating more, watching fun TV, and hanging out with my spouse and cats.