Hi, my name is Alli,

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I strive to create a warm, caring, and supportive space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward meaningful growth. While my work is deeply person-centered, I draw upon cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques to help clients build practical skills, gain clarity, and create sustainable change.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent 20 years as a teacher in both elementary and secondary settings in British Columbia. This experience allowed me to develop a strong understanding of the pressures young people face today—socially, emotionally, and academically—and continues to inform my work with individuals of all ages.

I have experience supporting clients living with anxiety, burnout, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and I am passionate about helping people develop resilience, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life. My goal is to walk alongside each client with compassion and curiosity, honouring their story and supporting them in finding the next steps forward.

When I am not in session, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband, our two children, and our dog. My own self-care includes walking our dog, running, yoga, and curling up with a good book.

I look forward to meeting and getting to know you.

Education and Ongoing Learning

·        Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Honours) – Yorkville University - May 2025

·        Post-Graduate Diploma in Education: Guidance Studies – UBC - May 2013

·        Post-Graduate Certificate in Education: Grades 4-9 – University of Cape Town, December, 2004

·        Bachelor of Arts: Psychology – UBC – May 2002

·        ADHD Education Day - Provincial ADHD Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital – November 2025

·        CBT for Kids - Trauma-Informed Interventions (PESI) – September 2025

·        Motivational Interviewing Courses 1-3 (CCMI) – March 2025 

·        Child and Youth Therapy Parts 1 & 2 (Sarah MacDonell) - October 2024, February 2025

·        Transforming Virtual Care (Greg Lubimiv) - February 2025

·        Working with children in high-conflict divorce (BCACC) – January 2025

Professional Organizations

·       College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) – 2025

·       BC College of Teachers (BCCT) - 2005