In the mid-00s, as I began to notice long-learned adaptive strategies of responding (previously referred to as maladaptive behaviours) impacting my parenting, I chose to begin my own therapeutic journey.  I was blessed to find a mindful, present, well-attuned therapist who offered, alongside his primary mode of therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for trauma. 

Following this introduction, came my reading of the book: Trauma and the Body, by Pat Ogden, Kekuni Minton, and Claire Pain, which helped me determine to train in this powerful approach. 

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Over the last 10 years, engagement with the experiential learning of the SP program, regular practice with my skills cohort and continued consultation with trainers and consultants, and the application of assisting, has provided a personal and professional life and practice changing experience.

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I work with anxiety; complex trauma; reproductive related distress including antenatal and postpartum anxiety and mood disruptions, pregnancy and early infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and traumatic birth experiences; as well, the complicated experience of providing care for a parent or relative living with dementia, using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.  If these are areas of interest for you as an SPI student, you are invited to reach out to me to explore Consultation.