Hi, I’m Sarah
PhD, RCC | (she/her)
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a PhD in Counselling Psychology. I am an applicant for registration as a psychologist in British Columbia. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and stress management. I work with adult individuals and couples in my private practice.
My approach is experiential, relational, and somatic. This means I integrate both body-based and talk therapy approaches to support healing and growth. I work holistically, helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and resources to create lasting change.
"Slowly, slowly
the snail climbs
Mount Fuji."
Kobayashi Issa
A central part of my expertise is in Indigenous intergenerational trauma, Indigenous psychology, and Indigenous wellness. My collaborative doctoral research with the Witsuwit’en Nation focused on land-based, intergenerational approaches to trauma recovery.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent nine years in Northwest BC working alongside Witsuwit’en and Gitxsan Nations, facilitating community development and well-being initiatives. This work continues to guide my commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and socially just therapy.
Outside of my counselling practice, I am a long-time yoga and meditation practitioner and teacher. I find balance and inspiration through rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and gardening, and spending time with my family and community.
Education & Training
- PhD, Counselling Psychology – University of British Columbia
- MA, Counselling Psychology – University of British Columbia
- MA, Human Geography – University of British Columbia
- BA, Anthropology – University of British Columbia
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors)
- Training in Person-Centered Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Certified 800-hour Vijnana Yoga Teacher