I grew up in Birmingham in the UK and graduated from the University of Reading with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. After graduating from university, I trained at the Priory Clinic in London and I worked in several helping professions such as an assistant clinical psychologist for the National Health Service in Norfolk, UK.
I immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 2005 and worked as an educator at UBC, SFU, VCC as well as other schools and colleges, primarily assisting in their EAL (English as an Additional Language) programs. Through these experiences, I worked with many domestic and international students, immigrants and refugees in both Canada and Japan. I also graduated with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Adler University and in TESL at UBC.
Throughout my life, my career choices have been defined by my passion for empowering others to break down the personal and systemic barriers that impede them from fulfilling their aspirations. I wish to help individuals to cope with difficult life circumstances and develop skills to thrive in their everyday lives and relationships.
With regard to my lived experience, I am in a bicultural marriage and have two young daughters with my wife. I have had the privilege of being welcomed and invited to stay with a refugee community in Europe. I also faced job loss due to COVID-19 in 2021. Previous clients have told me that these shared experiences have helped me connect with them and assisted in their treatment.
In my free time, I like to play sports, especially tennis and badminton. I like camping and hiking in the summer. I read a lot and am in a book club (my favourite writers are David Mitchell and Haruki Murakami) and also play chess.
About My Office and Availability
My office is located at 1628 West 1st Avenue, Unit 219 Vancouver, BCV6J 1G1 (Main intersection Fir and 1st close to Granville Island).
I offer sessions Monday-Saturday.
I am only available for IN-PERSON sessions on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS. I am available for ONLINE sessions MONDAY-FRIDAY.
