My Approach to Healing: Somatic Experiencing®, CBT, IFS, and Self-Compassion

I provide a compassionate, grounded presence in each session, creating a space where you can feel seen and supported. At the core of my work is Somatic Experiencing, complemented by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Self-Compassion practices. These approaches help us explore both the stories you carry and the sensations in your body, meeting them with curiosity, care, and clarity.

Inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the research of Kristin Neff, I guide clients toward healing through mindfulness, loving awareness, and a connection to the innate goodness we all share. By integrating these principles, together we cultivate self-compassion, emotional resilience, and overall mental well-being, making mindfulness and self-love foundational to your personal growth and healing.

Sessions are available:

In-person at my private office in Tsawwassen, BC

Virtually for clients in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and throughout British Columbia

What will we be doing in session?

Two men sitting in a cozy room, engaging in conversation. One is facing the camera, sitting on a chair, while the other is seen from behind. A table with a plant, cup, and notebook is in the foreground. The room is warmly decorated with a lamp and framed art on the wall.

Each session is a collaborative space, guided by your needs and pace. We’ll slow things down to notice what’s happening in your body—tension, emotion, or subtle shifts in sensation. Using the lens of Somatic Experiencing, we gently follow your nervous system’s signals to support regulation, release stuck survival energy, and build capacity for presence and stability.

We might also:

Explore thought patterns using tools from CBT
Connect with parts of you through an IFS-informed approach
Practice self-compassion and mindfulness to meet difficult emotions with warmth
Draw on contemplative imagery and meditations inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and John Makransky to deepen self-connection and kindness

The work is relational, present-centered, and always done with, not to—you are in charge of your process, and my role is to gently support you as your system finds more safety and flow.

“Just keep coming home to yourself, you are the one you’ve been waiting for.”

— BYRON KATIE