"The knowledge, skills and judgement required to practice in a sound, ethical and competent manner are beyond what would be attained through completion of a social work degree or a social service work diploma alone." (www.ocswssw.org/registrants/private-practice)

 

I want you know a bit about me and my professional ethic as a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist.

I did not go into private practice immediately following completion of my graduate degree. I have spent close to two decades working as a clinician and I have built a body of knowledge that allows me to feel confident in the work I do in the service of your mental health. This foundation of work is what I now bring to private practice, having had the immense honour of walking along side clients in my practice.

 

I am a learner and a helper, curious to understand the why and the how of living and healing. Being sensitive to the pain, discomfort, and joy of living beings has always been a part of me, and so my empathy meter is (mostly) always running. I manage myself in my vocation through self-compassion, meditation, listening to music, and being in or near the lake or ocean. Humour also holds a high value in my life and practice.

I have spent all my working life in health care, including long-term care, spinal cord injury, palliative care, and primary care. For a brief stint, I dabbled in a variety of roles in post-secondary education working with a cross-section of academics and researchers. I'm grateful to have been able to hone my skills in all of my roles.

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I hope this insight into how I move through the world provides you with the confidence to choose me as your guide.