Tricia offers compassionate, trauma-informed counselling to adults from diverse backgrounds. Her expertise spans a variety of concerns, including attachment issues, anxiety, perfectionism, boundary-setting, people-pleasing, grief, depression, and substance use management. Tricia tailors her approach to fit your unique needs, using emotionally focused therapy, somatic (body-based) practices, and cognitive-behavioural strategies to help you find relief, clarity, and balance.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #20366
Tricia (she/her) holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, graduating with distinction from Yorkville University. Tricia is committed to exploring your unique life story, including the influence of cultural factors, family dynamics, and significant life events on your sense of identity and role as a parent, partner, or friend. She believes everyone has an innate desire to connect and belong, but a feeling of ‘not belonging’ may lead to people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, and resentment. Tricia is also passionate about advocating for individuals who have experienced marginalization due to racial, socioeconomic, or neurodivergent stereotypes. She aims to challenge harmful societal narratives, reduce stigma, and build a strong sense of self-worth and empowerment for those who have felt misunderstood or overlooked. She also has a special interest in supporting parents who want to feel less overwhelmed and foster stronger, more meaningful connections with their children.
Tricia’s approach centers around creating a safe, welcoming environment where you can feel truly heard and understood. She values your feedback and incorporates your insights about what has been helpful (or not) in previous therapy experiences. Tricia understands that starting counselling can be intimidating, but her warm, down-to-earth style helps to put you at ease. She is here to support you in developing greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence as you work through your challenges.
Tricia believes in the power of the mind-body connection as a key part of the healing process. Tricia integrates concepts from Polyvagal Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you tune into your body’s signals and develop skills for regulating your nervous system. Over time, this body awareness can lead to greater calm and resilience. Tricia also integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you gain deeper insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, equipping you with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
In her personal life, Tricia enjoys the grounding peace of nature trails, sharing laughter and good food with loved ones, and the joy of live performances, from music, comedy, sports events, and theatre.
