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.

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.