Adoptee Counselling

Hello and welcome

I’m a compassionate and dedicated counsellor who has spent many years on my own healing path before taking on this role.

This personal journey of healing has provided me with a profound understanding of the transformative power that emotional healing and gaining self-awareness can have on one’s life, and I am here to guide you on your own journey towards healing and self-discovery.

As an adoptee, I intimately understand some of the challenges that individuals in the adoptee community face. I’m also familiar with the complexities that come with searching and reunion with biological relatives.

This personal connection to adoption has shaped my approach to counselling, allowing me to provide insightful and tailored support to adoptees as they navigate their own unique experiences.

Your Adoptee Experience is Unique

I acknowledge that as a Caucasian, domestic adoptee, the way I experienced adoption may look quite different from how international adoptees or transracial adoptees experienced growing up adopted.

I’m aware that in addition to the trauma of being separated from one’s biological mother, often soon after birth, international adoptees also experience the loss of their country of origin, culture, language, and more.

I also recognize the potential racism and complexities of growing up in a family of a different race that transracial adoptees may have had to deal with after the original trauma. Each adoptee has a unique story and experience that I honor and seek to understand.

The Therapeutic Process

In my practice, I utilize a Person-centred therapy approach, which places you, the client, at the centre of the therapeutic process. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your emotions, experiences, and concerns. I believe each person possesses the innate ability to heal and grow, and I am committed to helping you reach your full potential.

I recognize the importance of trauma-informed counselling and the mind-body connection in therapy. I integrate these perspectives into my practice, incorporating somatic-based techniques to support you in releasing trauma held within your body and emotions. Through our collaboration, we can work towards restoring balance, fostering healing, and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life.

I strive to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where you can feel heard, validated, and understood. Together, we will set intentions for therapy and make meaningful progress towards your healing and personal growth.

Learn more

I offer online therapy to adult adoptees worldwide. My prices are in Canadian dollars. If you’d like to connect with me for a brief 15 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit, please contact me.