Hello! I’m Janine.

Are you feeling stuck in exhausting relationship patterns? Do past experiences and old wounds continue to weigh on your present, leaving you feeling disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed? Reaching out for help can feel daunting, especially if you have spent a long time feeling like you aren’t truly seen, heard, or understood.

Navigating life’s transitions, particularly for youth and individuals within the LGBTQ2+ community, can sometimes feel incredibly isolating. You might be struggling to navigate your identity, manage overwhelming emotions, or build a life where you feel safe and accepted. I strive to offer an inclusive, non-judgemental environment where you don’t have to explain your identity—you can simply focus on your personal growth and healing.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in helping you untangle early attachment wounds and explore how they shape your current behaviours and relationships. Whether you are looking for practical tools to manage intense emotional distress (drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) or a way to get out of your head and reconnect with the present moment (through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and nature therapy), we can find a path that works for your unique needs. I believe deeply in the healing qualities of the natural world to help support emotional regulation when life feels chaotic.

Before entering the counselling field, I worked as a designer. I know firsthand that healing isn’t always linear, and sometimes words aren’t enough to capture what you are going through. I value incorporating creative expression into our work as an alternative pathway for you to safely explore your feelings and build resilience.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that meaningful change happens within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship. I look forward to building a genuine connection with you as you discover your strengths and move toward the life you hope to create.

– Janine M.A., Counselling Psychology