Online in
British Columbia (Online Only)
After over 20 years of struggling with insomnia, I discovered that there IS a safe, long-lasting strategy that's more effective than sleep meds in the long run. It profoundly changed my life. Now my passion in life is helping others reclaim their lives with better sleep.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Light Therapy (Phototherapy) Uses exposure to bright light to regulate mood. It is best known for treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Approach Description: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (aka CBT-I) is considered THE "gold-standard" in treating chronic insomnia. Based on 30 years of research, it is shown to be safer, longer-lasting and more effective that sleep medications in the long run. Recommended as first-line treatment by:
The Canadian Sleep Society
The American College of Physicians
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine The U.S. National Institutes of Health
The British Association for Psychopharmacology
I also incorporate Mindful Self-Compassion and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which can be very useful for sleep.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $204 (usually only 5 - 8 sessions needed to experience significantly improved sleep). Free 15-min initial telephone consultation. Lower cost self-paced online course available.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Insomnia Help Canada Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Female
- License # 1828 (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors)
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 2001
Education: M.A. in Counselling Psychology (UBC)
B.A. in Psychology (SFU)
I have completed hundreds of hours of specialized training in sleep disorders, and consult regularly with some of the world's best renown sleep experts.
Insomnia Help Canada Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Serving many regions of Canada using a secure, encrypted online video platform designed specifically for online counselling.
I work exclusively with people battling anxiety, insomnia and other sleep disorders, such as shift work and nightmares. This often (but not always) involves anxiety and depression, when those issues are impacting sleep. Please know this is often a 2-way street: improving sleep frequently improves anxiety and depression!