I have always been deeply drawn to understanding social issues and systemic inequalities, which I studied in depth during my master’s program. That journey not only helped me critically examine the world outside, but also invited me to explore my own psyche. I came to see that even a fleeting thought or a dream can carry profound meaning — and that tuning into such internal material can open up powerful paths to self-understanding.

Through this, I also realized that becoming a person in one’s own right is both a fragile and essential process. The act of bringing oneself into the world — authentically and vulnerably — often comes with pain, but it’s also deeply necessary and transformative. Witnessing and supporting people in that journey is what led me to become a counsellor.

What excites me most is the opportunity to be close to someone’s inner world — to really hear them and intuitively reflect it back. There’s something profoundly meaningful about being able to welcome a person’s anger, disappointments, and confusions without judgment, and to help them make sense of it all.

I find it deeply fulfilling to support someone as they begin to understand their own emotions — especially anger — or develop a richer sense of themselves and the environment they live in. I cherish the moments when clients bring their dreams to therapy, and we explore together what those dreams might be trying to say.

Ultimately, it’s the process of helping someone shape a life that resonates with their values — a life they can carve out on their own terms — that keeps me grounded and inspired in this work.

In the first session, I hope my clients experience a glimpse of what a safe and attuned space can feel like — one where their emotions, no matter how intense or difficult, are met with warmth, understanding, and care.

I aim to offer them the experience of being deeply listened to — where their story is held with sensitivity, and the emotional weight they’re carrying feels a little lighter.

While I try to understand their concerns in detail, I also gently bring in reflections toward the end — especially around how their past relationships might shape how they experience our therapeutic relationship. I want them to leave with a sense that therapy will honour both their pain and their pace, and that we will be mindful of relational patterns as we move forward.

I’d like to tell them that taking this step is an act of courage—one that marks the beginning of living a life that’s more aligned with who they truly are, rather than who they’ve been shaped to be by past baggage or others’ expectations.

Therapy is about strengthening your voice, understanding your patterns, and making space for choices that reflect your values. It’s not a quick fix—it’s a process that takes time. I usually encourage clients to give it at least 6 months to a year to truly experience the shifts therapy can offer.

At times, therapy may bring up difficult emotions, even about the therapeutic relationship itself. But these moments are not a sign that something is going wrong—instead, they often hold important clues that can help us understand you more deeply and meaningfully.

As we begin to make sense of the why behind our behaviours, thoughts, and emotions, life becomes a little easier to carry, and change begins to feel possible.

The aim to build an empowering and collaborative relationship with my clients — one where they feel supported to make difficult decisions, live a life not dictated by fear, and gradually develop greater reflective capacity. I envision therapy as a space where we don’t rush, but instead pause to understand the subtle nuances of a person’s inner world. It’s a slow, steady, and meaningful process.

My hope is that this space allows clients to cultivate acceptance, clarity, and compassion toward their own uniqueness. For those who have long been criticized or silenced for having a different voice, therapy can be a space to begin trusting themselves again — to rediscover and strengthen that voice.

I work collaboratively by staying curious about their experience, checking in about the pace and direction of therapy, and making room for difficult emotions that may arise within the therapeutic relationship itself. I believe that when clients feel safe enough to bring their full selves into the space — including their ambivalence, anger, or fears — that’s when real transformation becomes possible.

Ultimately, I hope to support each client in carving out an identity where their self, body, and sexuality can be lived and expressed in its full potentiality.

I work from a psychodynamic and relational lens, which means I help you explore how your relationships—both with others and with yourself—shape your emotions, patterns, and inner world.

As we grow up, we often push aside important parts of ourselves—our needs, feelings, body, or sexuality—to fit in or survive emotionally. These parts, however, often hold the key to a fuller and more meaningful life. My approach involves gently helping you recognize these lost or hidden parts, understand how they were formed, and explore what it might mean to reclaim them now. I aim to empower you to work through your struggles.

Therapy with me is not about advice or quick solutions. It’s about asking thoughtful, reflective questions that help you go deeper into your own experience, to feel, to think, and to find your own way forward. I try to keep it simple and emotionally attuned, allowing space for you to reflect on what truly matters to you, at your own pace.

In my practice, I aim to create an open and non-judgmental space by avoiding assumptions and asking open-ended questions about people’s experiences, self-perceptions, and inner conflicts. I stay especially mindful around themes of identity, intimacy, and belonging, and try to allow people to speak to their realities. I actively read and listen to narratives and interviews of queer and trans individuals. Films, and podcasts have helped me deepen my understanding of their lived experiences. I regularly reflect on my own internal biases in personal therapy and supervision, and I remain open to feedback from clients—acknowledging that I may falter, but that I welcome correction and see it as a crucial part of remaining accountable.

It’s not just about “supporting” the queer community but also about recognizing the structural oppression and psychological impact of cis-heteronormativity. I have worked with parents who initially struggled to accept their queer children, and I learned how important it is to hold empathy for both parties while still centering the child’s safety and agency.

I aim to seek formal training in queer-affirmative therapy to further strengthen my practice. I view this as a continuous journey of learning, unlearning, and staying accountable to do work rooted in equity and justice.