I have a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to make the first – or any – step in our therapeutic journey and I begin every session with an expression of acknowledgment and gratitude – both for the client choosing to be present and for allowing me to be present with them. I am a celebrator and would love to throw confetti every time a client has an aha moment or reaches a new goal; I settle for frequent moments of reflection to highlight strengths and successes my clients may have neglected to acknowledge or even notice. I am a cheerleader and nurturer, but I am also an empath and understand and respect the need for space and mindful pacing. Sometimes clients are feeling so hopeless on rock bottom that the only healing they can do is allowing someone to sit down there with them. I am humbled and honoured to sit in those heavy moments working through the thoughts and feelings that precede climbing up and those that follow – it’s amazing how much easier that climb can feel when there are two people collaborating to navigate the best route to the top. In working collaboratively, we find fuel for strengths-based therapy approaches and create a plan and timeline that suits personal needs. Wherever possible I incorporate my experience with music therapy into my work with clients.
