Hello! I’m Sarah.
From the very beginning, my work has been rooted in a simple belief: when people feel safe, seen, and supported, they begin to reconnect with their strength, voice, and sense of possibility.
My path into counselling began through quiet, meaningful moments — listening to seniors share wisdom in assisted-living settings, sitting with survivors of abuse as they reclaimed their sense of safety and self-worth, and supporting adults with developmental disabilities as they expressed creativity, humour, and resilience in everyday life. In each of these spaces, I learned that healing is less about fixing and more about being with — bearing witness to humanity, dignity, and hope. They have shaped me into a counsellor who leads with steadiness, respect, curiosity, and care.
I am also passionate about community. Through workshops on abuse awareness and self-compassion, I strive to help communities deepen emotional resilience, recognize patterns of harm and safety, and practice more sustainable ways of relating to themselves and one another. It has been a gift to offer these sessions in seniors’ programs, young-adult groups, women's organizations, and other community spaces — each time reminded of how powerful shared learning can be.
Across every setting, I continue to be moved by the quiet strength people carry — and the courage it takes to heal, grow, and imagine a life that feels safe and meaningful. My approach is trauma-informed, gentle, collaborative, and deeply human. Together, we’ll move at your pace, honouring your story, wisdom, and lived experience.
It would be my honour to get to know and walk alongside you!
Qualifications & Training
Professional Registration & Affiliation
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counselling (BCACC), RCC #22895
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling & Human Services
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Professional Development
Foundations in Violence Against Women v2.0 — BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH)
safeTALK (suicide awareness and prevention) — LivingWorks
Understanding Abuse in Relationships — Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) End Abuse Program
Respect, Disrespect, Abuse — Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) End Abuse Program
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Training — Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (CKSACC)
Completed webinars:
Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for the Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias — Kimberly Morrow & Elizabeth DuPont Spencer
Grief Summit — David Kessler
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy — Frank Anderson
Mindfulness Certification Course — Richard Sears
After counselling sessions, I’m probably…
looking for birds with my binoculars
listening to an audiobook on a walk
working on my latest project at a cozy coffee shop
seeking solitude and tiny creatures in the forest, or along the river, and trying to document it in my camera roll
connecting with family and friends
Curious about working together?
I’d love to hear from you!