Virtual Psychotherapy & Counselling

Support for individuals + couples navigating overwhelm, relationship challenges, and important life transitions.

Reaching out for help isn’t easy, but you have already taken the first step.

As a culturally-inclusive & trauma-informed therapist, your unique experiences, identity, and perspective are deeply respected. We’ll work together to understand what been weighing on you, shift unhelpful patterns, navigate challenges, & begin building a new, empowered way of thinking.

How We Can Work Together

  • Individual Therapy


    A thoughtful, collaborative space to explore patterns, build self-awareness, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity. Together we focus on managing stress and anxiety, strengthening emotional resilience, improving relationships, and supporting lasting personal growth.

  • Couples Therapy


    A structured, collaborative space for partners to improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, reduce reactivity, and strengthen friendship. The focus is on deepening emotional connection, increasing understanding, and creating a more supportive partnership.

  • Parenting & Fertility


    A supportive space for individuals and parents navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and the realities of parenting. Together we focus on processing reproductive experiences, managing overwhelm, and building confidence in your evolving role as a parent.

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Hi, I’m Sam.

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST | TRAUMA SPECIALIST

Many of the individuals I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply committed—to their careers, relationships, and families. Often in their late 20s to early 40s, they are navigating meaningful life transitions that can feel both exciting and overwhelming.

While things may appear steady on the outside, internally they may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.

Clients often come to therapy for support with relationship challenges, anxiety, fertility or parenting stress, and major life changes. Together, we explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

Ways I Can Support You

  • Relationship Issues

    Support for individuals and couples experiencing challenges in their relationships, including:

    • Communication difficulties
    • Conflict cycles and emotional reactivity
    • Rebuilding trust after betrayal
    • Emotional disconnection or loneliness
    • Dating, commitment, & uncertainty
    • Navigating family dynamics & boundaries

  • Parenting & Fertility

    Parenthood can be deeply meaningful & also emotionally demanding. I support parents navigating:

    • The transition into parenthood
    • Pregnancy and postpartum mental health
    • Parenting stress and overwhelm
    • Balancing career and family responsibilities
    • Relationship changes after having children
    • Emotional adjustment throughout different parenting stages

  • Life Transitions & Change

    Periods of change often bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional overwhelm. Therapy can support individuals navigating:

    • Career changes or professional stress
    • Marriage or relationship transitions
    • Fertility journeys and family planning
    • Pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
    • Relocation or cultural transitions
    • Identity shifts and life direction

  • Anxiety, Stress & Burnout

    Life can feel overwhelming when your mind is constantly “on” and your body never fully settles. I support individuals navigating:

    • Persistent worry, overthinking, or racing thoughts
    • Feeling emotionally or physically exhausted
    • High-functioning anxiety and perfectionism
    • Difficulty slowing down or relaxing
    • Burnout from work, caregiving, or life demands
    • Trouble setting boundaries or saying no
    • Feeling disconnected from yourself or your needs
    • Navigating chronic stress and life transitions

  • Depression & Loneliness

    At times, life can feel heavy, disconnected, or difficult to move through—like you’re going through the motions without feeling fully present or understood. I support individuals who are navigating:

    • Persistent low mood or lack of motivation
    • Feeling numb, disconnected, or “stuck”
    • Loneliness, even within relationships
    • Low self-worth or critical inner dialogue
    • Loss of interest in things that once felt meaningful
    • Withdrawing from others or struggling to stay connected

  • Trauma & Adverse Childhoods

    Early experiences can shape how you relate to yourself and others. When those experiences were overwhelming or unmet, their impact can carry into adulthood. I support individuals who are navigating:

    • Inner criticism, shame, or disconnection from self
    • Difficulty trusting or feeling safe in relationships
    • Emotional overwhelm, shutdown, or reactivity
    • People-pleasing, avoidance, or protective patterns
    • Lasting effects of childhood experiences or unmet needs

A TAILORED APPROACH

Sessions are tailored to your personal experiences & current challenges while remaining focused on the life you want to build, blending clinical expertise with practical strategies that fit the realities of your lifestyle & responsibilities.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • PSYCHOEDUCATION


    Knowledge is power. Understanding your behavioural, thought, and emotional patterns brings clarity and validation, and helps guide how you manage and grow through challenges.

  • CLARITY & CHOICE


    Offering clear, practical guidance that helps you feel grounded and capable, turning insight into real-world strategies so you can make intentional decisions & move forward with clarity, confidence & momentum.

  • ATTACHMENT


    Early relationship experiences shape how you relate to yourself & others, often influencing patterns of anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship struggles. Together, we explore these patterns to build awareness, security & healthier connections.

  • CURIOSITY & COMPASSION


    Approaching your experiences with openness & kindness rather than judgment, creating space to gently explore what’s beneath the surface. Through curiosity, we make sense of your patterns; through compassion, we begin to shift them.

  • TRAUMA-INFORMED


    A trauma-informed approach recognizes that your symptoms are responses to what you’ve lived through -not personal flaws. Grounded in the brain–body connection, our work focuses on building safety, nervous system regulation, & resilience.

Getting Started Is Easy

Step 1

SCHEDULE A CONSULT

Book a complimentary 20-minute video consultation through the online portal. This is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Step 2

MEET WITH SAM

In our consultation, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, what feels stuck or overwhelming, and what you’re hoping to gain from the process.

Step 4

CREATE YOUR TAILORED PLAN

Together, we’ll develop a tailored plan that aligns with your needs, strengths, & vision for change — blending insight, practical tools, & meaninful reflection.

Step 3

BOOK YOUR FIRST SESSION

If it feels like the right fit, we’ll book your first session and begin creating space for deeper reflection, clarity, and direction.

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Virtual Therapy - Online support made easy.

Virtual therapy offers flexibility, accessibility, and comfort — allowing you to connect from the privacy of your own space without the stress of commuting or rearranging your day.

It makes consistent support more manageable for busy professionals, parents, and couples, while still providing the same thoughtful, attuned, and evidence-based care as in-person sessions.

For many clients, being in a familiar environment can even help them feel more relaxed and open, allowing the work to go deeper, sooner.

Worth Mentioning

As clients decide who they want to work with for therapy, there’s lots to take into consideration! Here are some additional perks you should know of:

  1. Flexible Availability: I offer flexible session availability throughout the week for all times of day including morning, daytime and late evening slots, making therapy much more accessible to those with busy schedules.

  2. Easy Bookings: My online booking tool allows clients to book in their own sessions for times that work for them. For those with specific time slot requirements or preferences, you can pre-book multiple sessions in advance to ‘save your spot.’ Don’t care to book yourself? Don’t worry - clients can book with me directly following your session, or email to book!

  3. No Need For Nerves: The #1 feedback that I receive from clients is that my easy-going, down-to-earth approach took their nerves away. For those that are nervous about starting therapy, or are worried they won’t be comfortable, you’re in the right place.

Let’s Sort It Out Together.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, I’m here to support you.