About Me

About Kathy.................

Kathy earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia in 1991 and became a Registered Social Worker approved for independent practice in BC in 1999. Kathy's counselling practice is guided by the code of ethics and standards of practice as set out by the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Kathy is committed to on-going professional development and regularly attends seminars and workshops to ensure that her knowledge is up to date and to continually enhance her clinical skills. Kathy has significant expertise and experience in mental health (depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders), relationship issues, trauma recovery, abuse recovery, addiction recovery support, adjusting to chronic illness, and stress management.
Kathy has a passion for her counselling work and feels honoured to be part of her clients' change process.

Kathy is the mother of two adult daughters and has personally experienced the challenges and rewards of parenting in a blended family.

Kathy values the connections in her life with family, friends and colleagues. Kathy enjoys making jewellery, time with her husband, friends and children, and playing with her many animals. Kathy's twin granddaughters were born on November 20, 2008, and Rae and Quinn are happy, healthy and adorable!