Simone uses a compassionate and supportive approach to help her clients bring about meanful change. Her warmth, supportive and collaborative approach is the foundation of her practice. She wants her clients to feel valued, understood and empowered as she helps them navigate their life challenges.

Simone has a special interest in relationship issues, stress, anxiety, fatigue, burnout, major life transitions, perimenopause/menopause, trauma and cross-cultural and newcomer’s adjustments

Simone received her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also received a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Certificate of Counseling Honours and a Professional Biofeedback Training Certificate from Bastyr University.  She obtained a BA with distinction in psychology from McGill University.  She continues to train and educate herself on evidence based therapies to ensure she is providing the best care for her clients.

Outside of her practice, you can find Simone running around with her three beautiful children. She also enjoys laughing with friends and her family. She has a passion for reading, cooking, running, music and travel. She loves to explore new cultures and new places and also loves all aspects of the arts from art galleries, performance arts and creative writing.

Education

Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, Canada

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Bastyr University, Kenmore, USA

Bachelor of Arts with Distiction in Psychology; McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Certificates

Certificate of Counselling Honors, Bastyr University

Certificate in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinicial Practice, Institute of Functional Medicine

Certifficate in Professional Biofeedback Training; Bastyr University

Certificate in Foundational and Remote Safe and Sound Protocol, Integrated Listening Systems

TrainingS

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training

Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT) Training

Mindfulness Therapies Training

Somatic Therapy Training

Executive Functioning and Time Management Training

Advanced Trauma Training

Professional Affiliations

BCACC

Counselling BC

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