My journey in leadership began after completing my undergraduate degree, where I led teams of volunteers and staff in serving vulnerable populations. This experience propelled me into social service leadership roles, including casework supervision, and eventually, I became the Executive Director of a mid-sized children’s mentoring agency.

Currently, I offer clinical consultation to interns, practicing counsellors, child therapists, and other mental health professionals. I completed my clinical supervision training through the University of Calgary’s continuing education department several years ago. More recently, I obtained a play therapy supervisor designation through the BCPTA and an Approved Clinical Supervisor designation with BCACC. Recognizing the importance of continuous growth, I also seek my own clinical supervision to enhance my role as a consultant for fellow counsellors.

Throughout my career, I have maintained a strong interest in risk management and ethical practice. As a long-term member of the BCACC Ethics and Standards Committee and former Chair of the Complaints Committee for another national counseling body, I have actively contributed to promoting ethical standards. Early in my career, I served as a professional trainer with Volunteer Canada, specializing in risk management for volunteer programs. I collaborated with nonprofit organizations in developing risk management practices and played a role in establishing Best Practices through BC Continuing Care to address elder abuse.

For two years, I held a clinical consultation position with a local Island agency’s Youth Counseling Services Team. I provide ongoing clinical supervision to couple and family therapists, Child, and youth therapists, play therapists, and general adult practitioners.