Why This Work
I chose psychology as a major because I was interested in people and why we behave the way we do, but my own experience with counselling during university helped turn that interest into a career.
I remember how meaningful it was to feel genuinely listened to and to have someone help me put words to things I had struggled to understand myself. Even things that I thought were mundane or beside the point, my counsellor was able to connect to something larger, and I would leave feeling lighter and clearer than when I walked in. As my degree went on, I found I wanted to be able to offer that same kind of support to someone else.
Education And Training
I completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in sociology, at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. I am currently finishing a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and Global Mental Health at the University of Toronto, a program built around multicultural and culturally responsive care.
Part of the degree is an international practicum, and that is what brings me to this clinic. Its focus on international and expat clients is the reason I reached out here rather than somewhere else.
How I Think About Therapy
My training has covered a range of methods. The one I have worked with most is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I am also drawn to emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and alongside those I have training in brief strategic approaches, an introduction to couples counseling, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and I am currently studying trauma-informed care.
What I value in CBT is its structure. There are clear tools and a rhythm to follow, and I like looking closely at the thoughts and patterns underneath how a person is feeling. At the same time, I know structure has its limits. Sometimes what a session calls for is to slow down and stay with an emotion rather than immediately trying to analyze or change it, and that is where emotion-focused work comes in. Overall, my training has taught me the value of balancing structure with space for emotion and being able to draw from each depending on what a client needs in the moment.
How I Work
The first sessions are mostly conversation. I want to understand what brought you in, what feels most pressing right now, and what you hope to get out of working together. From there, we identify goals, and we set them together. Goals also change over time, and if yours do, we can talk about it and adjust.
No single approach suits everyone, so I adapt how I work to the person in front of me. I try to rely on solid, well-established skills while staying present with you, rather than being too focused on technique.
I also want the work to be genuinely collaborative. If something I suggest is not working, or does not feel connected to what you actually want, I would much rather hear that than have us agree for the sake of agreeing. I check in regularly to make sure we are still working on what matters to you.
Who I Work With
I see adults individually and am particularly drawn to working with young adults and people navigating significant life transitions. These periods can often feel unsettled and unpredictable, and having an outside perspective and support can make a real difference.
I am especially interested in working with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD-related challenges, and relationship difficulties, as well as with international and expat clients navigating questions of identity, belonging, and adjusting to life across cultures.
Between Languages
I was born and raised in Paris. My father is Norwegian, my mother is American, and after France, we lived in the UK before I spent my high school years in New York. I later moved to Canada on my own to pursue my studies. My family is spread across several countries, and switching between languages in the middle of a conversation at home is ordinary.
Growing up and continuing to move between countries as a young adult, that raised a lot of questions for me. I often felt I did not quite belong anywhere, and that wherever I was, I was missing somewhere else. I see it very differently now and would call it a strength. It is also why identity, belonging, and moving between cultures feel personal to me rather than academic, and why I hope to be useful to people going through something similar.
I offer therapy in English and French, both of which are native languages for me. I also speak conversational Norwegian, though not at a level I would want to work in.
On Finding A Good Fit
One thing I would want people to know is that a difficult experience with one therapist does not necessarily mean therapy cannot be helpful. Finding someone whose approach and style feel right for you can make a big difference.
This was my own experience as well. After an earlier experience with counselling that wasn’t the right fit for me, I tried again a few years later with someone else and found it incredibly helpful. If it has not worked before, it may be worth another try with someone whose style suits you better.
Training And Supervision
I am completing my clinical training at this clinic under the supervision of Peter MacFarlane, PhD. As part of my training, I meet with him for supervision each week.
Because I am an intern, I can see clients at a reduced rate of 450 DKK. That matters to me. Therapy is expensive, and cost is one of the main reasons people who would benefit from it never start. Young adults in particular are often facing the most change at the point in life when they can least afford support, and reduced rates are one way to close some of that gap.
If you have any questions, or you are wondering whether we might be a good fit, you are welcome to get in touch.