Concussion Recovery

Psychological support to get you back to living your life… from someone who has been through it too.

  • Frustrated as to why you aren’t recovering “faster”

  • Terrified you won’t feel like yourself again

  • Nervous to participate in life again for fear of worsening your symptoms

  • Exhausted from trying to explain your symptoms to others

  • Overwhelmed by the ups and down of recovery

  • Sense of loss and confusion of who you are outside of your regular day-to-day activities

Concussions can leave you feeling…

I can help you …

  • One very challenging aspects of concussion recovery is the uncertainty of the process. Psychological flexibility allows you to feel grounded throughout the up's and down's of recovery, while still staying committed to what matters.

  • Being out of your daily life is very challenging - especially when your injury is "invisible". The feeling of "losing” your identity is destabilizing and all consuming. Together, we can rewrite your concussion story. 

  • We explore how to regulate your mind and body to best facilitate a full recovery.

  • Together we can safely address and explore the feelings of isolation, frustration, anxiety and overwhelm.

  • My goal is to not only get you back into your regular lifestyle (including sport) but to help you grow from this experience. In our sessions together we will identify external resources (support, education) and build build your internal resources, to help you get back to the life you desire.

My concussion was the best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me

I still struggle to put into words how challenging yet profound my concussion recovery has been. It has been a wild 4.5 years of emotional fragility, confusion, identity changes and overall shift in my entire outlook and approach to life. Despite the frustrations, the heart aches, the moments of helplessness, I would trade it in.

My concussion does not define me, but it has greatly shaped who I am today. I’d love to share my learnings with you.

 FAQs

  • I offer 1:1 online sessions. There is not commitment to how many / how frequently out have sessions, whatever is most supportive for you.

    Sessions are 30 or 50 minutes long (and can be adapted pending your symptoms).

    If you are based in British Columbia, these can be under Clinical Counselling sessions (which will be billable to private health insurance mid May). For individuals outside of BC, these will be Mental Performance Coaching sessions and are not (yet) billable to private health insurance.

  • I am based in beautiful British Columbia. All sessions will be provided online to accommodate varying schedules and time zones.

    In person sessions can be discussed for athletes in Squamish/Vancouver.

  • As a clinical counsellor, I use a diverse therapeutic approach that draws on Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Compassion Focused Therapy to help individuals overcome mental health challenges to live an aligned and fulfilling life.

    As a CMPC I leverage motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Practices .

    Overall, I meet you where you’re at and help pave the road towards what makes you feel fulfilled.