Hi, I'm Olivia. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor with a master's degree in counselling psychology (2017) from Yorkville University. I live in Welland with my husband, my kiddos, two goldens and a tiny senior cat. I have a small practice in Fonthill, Ontario in the Niagara Region and see clients in-person and online.

My approach is person-centred and has its roots in emotion-focused, narrative, and attachment-based theories. I aim to make space for, honour and validate my clients: their life, their strengths, their past, their pain, their story. I don't follow step-by-step treatment manuals or place labels on my clients. 

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I specialize in working alongside people who are experiencing life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary-setting and trauma. I have specific experience in these areas:

• work stress/ stress leave

• boundary setting

• academic/school stressors

• developmental trauma (i.e., a challenging childhood, dysfunctional family, abuse, etc.)

• people who are highly sensitive

• navigating ADHD

• empaths

•  challenges related to infertility

• pregnancy, postpartum anxiety/depression

• parenting stressors

• grief and loss of a loved one/companion/pet​

• relationship issues

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I will play a small but potentially important role in your life.  We are all human and we don't need to go through life alone. Sometimes we experience tough times of struggle, distress, life changes, emotions, or relationship issues. I'm here for you. I have a quiet, clean, cozy space where you can talk free of judgment, criticism or shame.  We can offload and unpack what's on your mind in a safe, secure environment and focus on connection and making emotional sense of what's happened in the past and what's currently happening in our lives. Everyone has a story; I want to hear yours.