Hi, I’m Charmaine, I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over a decade of experience working with families. I strive to offer a comfortable space, filled with compassionate care, and splashes of humor in the right moments. My hope is that you leave sessions feeling heard, understood, and with relatable concepts that help shift your perspective for the hard moments life throws our way. I genuinely love hearing peoples stories, and working together to find inner strengths and the pockets of joy in the day to day. I work from an attachment lens and integrate internal family systems and mindfulness approaches. I strongly believe in nature as a therapeutic tool, and will often turn to nature for guidance and inspiration when it comes to healing.
I have worked for various non-profits around the city, and my experience has primarily been supporting families facing systemic barriers all while juggling the demands and challenges of parenting. When it comes to parenting young children, I am a big believer in co-regulation. Let’s work together so that you can show up in a healthy way for your kids! Since becoming a mother myself, there is a special place in my heart for the motherhood/caregiver journey, and I would love to be a part of your village.
I get it, therapy can seem really daunting. But if you’d like to test the waters, I would be honored to walk beside you, offering a comfortable place to talk through goals, or simply to provide the space for you to voice what needs voicing. I’m here, and ready when you are.
I am passionate about therapeutic services remaining accessible and offer sliding scale appointments upon request.
Outside of therapy, I hang out with my partner, our daughter and our little fluffy puppy. I like reading whimsical, cozy, feel-good books, and I am a very beginner gardener and baker. If you’ve got tips or tricks I’d love to hear them!