Rainforest Counselling

My entire professional life has been founded in the care and wellness of others. From nurse, to occupational therapy assistant, to recreation therapist in acute psychiatry, the health care profession provided me with a broad foundation of experience and knowledge. I retired from this thirty-five year career in health care and my passionate belief in human nature continues to grow as a counsellor.

My life has taught me that the best lessons are the ones I have known up close and personal. I have known the uncomfortable places of depression, control, blame, exhaustion, lack of fulfilment, desperation with myself and my relationships. These feelings and experiences which left me profoundly stuck and alone, have been instrumental in waking me up to my own process of self-discovery.

What we struggle with outside ourselves is a direct result of the struggles within ourselves. I believe that each struggle we face is an opportunity for growth and healing. Often we repeat patterns hoping for a better outcome - but we are left feeling angry, frustrated and empty. This is the definition of insanity; doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result (Albert Einstein).

It is a 10 minute picturesque drive from the heart of Mission. The beauty and the power of natural west coast rainforest is reflected in the surrounding seven acre property and buildings. The counselling space, situated in a separate cabin, provides a warm, personal and safe environment for you to do your therapy.

The Health Service Industry represents a wide range of professions, such as nursing, therapists, care-aids, doctors, health technicians. Some provide safety for us and our families, some restore health and wellness, and some provide care of those in need. The common thread in each of these professions is "taking care of others".