A Little About Me
Hello and welcome! My name is Rosie (she/her) and I am a registered clinical counsellor based on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations, known colonially as Vancouver, Canada.
Counselling is a vulnerable and relational process. Here’s some information about me so you can make an informed decision about our potential connection.
Some identities that inform who I am as an individual and as a counsellor are white, uninvited settler, cis, able-bodied, mama, sister, auntie, partner, friend, daughter, cyclist, dancer, singer, music lover, and outdoor enthusiast.
My relational approach to counselling is trauma-informed, collaborative, and anti-oppressive. I integrate multiple modalities into my practice, most notably narrative therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
The vibrant energy and diversity of my community hold a special place in my heart. I feel most at home in nature and incredibly privileged and am grateful for the teachings and trust of my clients.
Learning & Unlearning
I hold a Masters in Counselling Degree from City University and a Bachelors Degreee in Psychology from UBC. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and I am committed to ongoing education, training, and supervision.
I recognize the powerful influence my identities have on my opportunities, beliefs, and perspectives. To engage with clients in an informed, empathic, and non-judgmental way, I'm dedicated to ongoing learning and unlearning. While this work is imperfect, I approach it with humility, openness, and a readiness to confront my own biases and limitations.
How My Journey Began
I grew up in a big family of seven siblings, and from a young age, I was fascinated by human beings and what shapes us. A friend once described my childhood home as “happy chaos,” and I’ve come to value the teachings of my unique story. The differing ways my siblings and I perceived, engaged with, and were treated by the world taught me to hold compassion and curiosity toward others.
My journey to becoming a counsellor was not a direct one. I attended multiple universities before completing my undergrad, travelled, worked in the service industry, and spent time working in the non-profit sector. Throughout the decade or so that I wandered, I embraced life’s lessons through trial and error and built many moments of meaning and connection. I craved a career that would allow me to continue to learn and grow. Ultimately, my past experiences have shaped the way I approach counselling, and I am grateful for the winding path that brought me here.
Today, I live with my wonderful partner and our two young kiddos. The transition to motherhood has been a transformative and humbling journey for me. The immense joy and struggle all at once in the first moments of motherhood reminded me that I am grateful for the support in my life, it’s important to be gracious towards yourself, and a certain amount of “surrendering” to what life throws at you can go a long way. I have a new perspective on the depth of what it means to care for another person: how to hold space for their big emotions, how to accept them as they are and tolerate all parts of them. Parenting is complex and messy and I am trying to remind myself everyday that we are striving for “good enough” and let that be okay.
As a counsellor, I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, where they can feel comfortable enough to show up as their true selves. We all deserve unconditional positive regard and acceptance. I believe healing begins when we are seen and accepted by another person. I hope to be that person for my clients.
