
About
Sally has a Master of Counselling degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Sally is registered with The College of Alberta Psychologists and is a member of The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.​
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Sally’s approach integrates mind, body, and emotional experience in the present moment to heal trauma and attachment wounds. Her approach requires mindfully studying the processes that automatically and unconsciously maintain where we may feel stuck, getting to the root cause of concerns. By tuning into the wisdom of the body, it becomes possible to access deeper awareness of the parts of you that thinking and talking alone can't reach. This work harnesses mindfulness to allow for embodying corrective experiences rather than gaining only intellectual insights. It is a way of working that invites a coming home to oneself, greater congruence and groundedness. The wholeness we can return to allows for living a more connected, aligned, and authentic life.
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Sally is LGBTQ2S+ affirmative and supports initiatives that work to dismantle racism, injustice and inequality. Sally works with clients of all orientations and backgrounds and strives to create a safe space for everyone​.
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Sally loves reading, growing plants, spending time in nature, and camping. Sally lives in Victoria B.C. with her partner and their cat enjoying what the city and surrounding areas have to offer. ​​​​​
Psychodynamic
Approach
Sally draws from a psychodynamic theoretical orientation for psychotherapy. This means taking into consideration not only what is happening in your life now, but also what happened in the past that formed your core beliefs which influence your behavioural patterns. In assisting you in becoming more self-aware, you can develop a more conscious way of coping with difficulties and transform how you relate to yourself and others.
Areas of Practice
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Attachment
Relationship Issues
Family and Relationship Conflict
Breakups, Separation, and Divorce
Identity and Development
Work and Career Identity
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Racial and Cultural Identity
Sexuality and Gender Identity
Racism and Microaggressions
Self-esteem and Self-confidence
Stress and Burnout
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Spirituality and Religion
Religious Disaffiliation
Hakomi-Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy 2 Year Comprehensive Training - Current until February 2027
Attachment Focused EMDR Basic Training: Level 1 & 2
Parnell Institute (2025)
Polyvagal Theory for Embodied Trauma Recovery
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
with Arielle Schwartz (2025)
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Treating Adult ADHD: Help Smart but Scattered Clients Strengthen Executive Skills & Daily Functioning with Margaret Dawson (2024)
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Innovation in Treating Complex Trauma and PTSD Advanced Strategies Using a Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Approach
with Dr. Pat Ogden & Tracy Jarvis (2024)
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How the Body Keeps the Score: Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Trauma with Bessel Van Der Kolk (2023)​​