I am a Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (CYA-E-RYT 500+), and Ayurvedic Practitioner dedicated to supporting overall well-being and the harmonious interconnectedness of all that exists.
I believe that every person — regardless of background, gender, race, ability, culture, or identity — has the right to live in good health and happiness. It is my passion to be of service by creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere that supports healing, resilience, and balance in a holistic and cross-cultural manner.
Through an integrative approach that blends evidence-based psychotherapy with the wisdom of yoga, mindfulness, and Ayurveda, I accompany clients in cultivating clarity, steadiness, and greater capacity for happiness and well-being.
I am a caring person and a conceptual thinker who brings empathy, curiosity, and an eclectic background — both personally and professionally. Throughout my life, I have embraced a wide variety of worldviews, orientations, and cultural perspectives, and these experiences continue to shape my holistic outlook and the nature of my friendly, joyful approachability.
Both my personal and professional paths have allowed me to develop the skills to be empathetic, genuinely caring, and deeply interested in supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups on their healing journeys. I call it a healing journey because it is a process — one that moves toward a positive goal. The path may not always be easy, but with the right support, I believe the process of change can be both powerful and liberating.
My own experiences of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), along with years of working alongside people facing mental, emotional, spiritual, interpersonal, and systemic challenges, have fueled my passion for healing and mental health. This includes supporting those navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, illness, dis-ease, and the chronic conditions that may arise from their recurrence.
With a background in Sociology and International Relations, my early work focused on the social, political, economic, and environmental issues that affect all levels of society, from local to global. After working in several institutions that primarily addressed change at the macro level, I realized that the essence of my being was also to work at the individual level. I came to see the vital relationship between personal transformation and global liberation. This insight led me to pursue a Master’s in Social Work, equipping me to provide counselling and psychotherapeutic services while remaining attentive to the structural realities that shape an individual’s sense of happiness and well-being.
Since 2006, when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I have been on a continuous healing journey for both personal and professional reasons. I believe it is essential for therapists to do our own healing work if we are to genuinely support others in theirs. Through my own journey — and especially by connecting with the spiritual dimension of my being — I continue to learn about the profound connections between mind, body, and dis-ease. This awareness provides me with an empowering sense of hope and has helped me navigate the challenges of living with MS.
Discovering the transformational benefits of holistic approaches, I first became a Yoga Teacher, and then pursued further study in Ayurveda — first as an Ayurvedic Counsellor, and later as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. I remain a dedicated student of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Psychotherapy, continually integrating these practices into both my personal and professional life.
Through this path, I continue to cultivate compassion and spiritual awareness so that I can heal my Self, and contribute to the healing of our world through service to others.
