Active Duty & Veterans
Serving the Military Community
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a lived experience within the Forces as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy, serving for eight years. This gives me a rare insight into the values, and culture of military life and provides me with a rich understanding of the unique circumstances that military life carries for its members and families. My intention to work with military members past and present is to provide them with a space where they can have a deep sense of relatedness to the person they are talking to. One of the roadblocks I’ve found with mental health being more widely accepted in the CAF is that there’s a belief that if they were to seek counselling the person they’re talking to just wouldn’t get it. My hope, at the very least, is that my experience in the CAF will in some way help bridge the gap needed for you to seek assistance to allow you to overcome your struggles.
My Approach
When working with active duty members and veterans it is imperative to tailor to their needs and harness their sense of individuality. I use evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques to uncover the reasons why you may be struggling. We excavate and identify the root of the issue. We would look at the member’s life prior to joining the military, and how their personality evolved and stayed the same after joining. As for veterans, it would be of value to unpack why they left, and if they’re where they want to be after leaving the Forces. The intention of my approach with veterans and active serving members is to self-realize and thrive in the direction they see fit for themselves. The process will be arduous at times and sometimes evoke feelings once lived in the Forces (positive & negative), but by stepping into an innate sense of courage the potential to overcome the struggles become possible.
Fees & Benefits
I am a Certified Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapist Association, due to this I have met the requirements of being a Medavie BlueCross practitioner. This means all veterans and active duty members have coverage and would be either directly billed by me through their insurance provider or a receipt could be submitted on their behalf. Please inquire about direct billing prior to our sessions to set up pre-authorization. If you have any questions about your coverage please don’t hesitate to reach out!