About Katy
My path into counselling and art therapy grew from a genuine love of listening to others from working at a non‑profit where I had the privilege of supporting people living with mental health challenges. Art has been a meaningful thread in my life since childhood, and creative expression along with counselling has helped me gain deeper insight into myself and my own experiences.
For nearly 20 years, I have been fortunate to have worked with people who have had diverse life experiences. Some of the life experiences I have supported people with include trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosis, borderline personality disorder (BPD), eating disorders, relationship issues, substance use issues, perfectionism, grief and loss, perinatal mental health and caregiver burnout.
Education & Training
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Master of Counselling Psychology - Athabasca University
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Graduate Level Diploma of Art Therapy - Kutenai Art Therapy Institute
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 & 2
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CBT Essentials in Perinatal Mental Health - Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings - (in progress)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy
Approaches I Use
I draw on dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), art therapy, relational therapy, and mindfulness and somatic practices in our counselling sessions.