Welcome! I’m Katy, and I’m passionate about creating a space where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. I believe healing happens through connection, curiosity, and compassion, and I strive to build a therapeutic relationship where you can show up exactly as you are.

My background includes nearly two decades of working with children, youth, families, and individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in child intervention and leadership roles with Children and Family Services, experiences that deepened my understanding of resilience, attachment, and the lasting impact of both adversity and supportive relationships.

I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to counselling, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches. I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing.

In addition to my counselling practice, I am a certified Equestrian Canada Coach with many years of experience teaching and partnering with horses. I am currently completing my Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) certification under the mentorship of Sue McIntosh at Healing Hooves. This specialized training allows me to thoughtfully integrate horses into the therapeutic process, creating opportunities for clients to build confidence, emotional awareness, connection, and resilience in a safe and supportive environment.

Alongside traditional talk therapy, I have a special interest in nature-based, animal-assisted, and equine-assisted therapy. For many people, spending time outdoors or connecting with animals can create opportunities for healing that feel safe, calming, and deeply meaningful.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to walk alongside you with empathy, authenticity, and hope. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, explore what matters most to you, and work toward creating a life that feels more aligned, connected, and fulfilling.

It is a privilege to be invited into people’s stories, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey.

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