Marie has experience supporting youth, couples, adults, first responders, and the elderly.

As a retired police officer, veteran, and mother, Marie brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her role as a counsellor. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and respect, ensuring that each person feels heard and understood. She believes in meeting clients where they are and moving at their pace, working alongside them. Marie’s philosophy is that a healthy body and mind are interconnected, and she supports a holistic approach to therapy.

Marie brings an intimate awareness of the experiences associated with being a first responder and, as such, is available to offer compassion and understanding is supporting individuals in this very unique sector.

She understands that everyone needs someone to listen to them at some point in their lives, especially when facing challenges, setbacks, and obstacles. Her objective is to be that supportive guide, providing the extra help needed to feel better and be at your best.

She aims to tailor each counselling session to your needs and specific goals. As a dedicated professional, she is committed to helping you navigate your journey. She provides the tools and skills necessary to guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Marie is fluent in French. Elle offre aussi les mêmes services en Français, car elle est bilingue Français et anglais.

In her free time, Marie enjoys hiking, alpine skiing, snowshoeing, paddleboarding, and indulging in Quebec’s specialty maple syrup cookies. She has a 13-year-old son and a little Yorkie named Lucy. Lucy is very welcoming and loves everyone; she is available to join sessions if desired.

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Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Aging and life transitions
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Life skills
  • Life transitions
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-esteem/Self-worth
  • Stress management
  • Relationship problems and challenges

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Professionals
  • Couples
  • Veterans
  • RCMP members
  • Single mothers

Modalities:

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Adventure therapy (walking, hiking in parks and trails around Kamloops)
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Person-centred therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)

Relevant Trainings

  • Critical Incident / Stress Management Training
  • Violence and Respectful Workplace Training
  • E-Step Wise 1 & 2 – Child Intervention Interview Skills for Child Victims of Abuse and Violence
  • Mental Health Crisis Support
  • RCMP Retired Veteran Officer
  • RCMP Peer to Peer Program Trainer

Rates

$150 per 50 min Individual session / $175 per 50 min Couples session
Branches therapists are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). 
Please check your health coverage plan, as many in BC allow you to claim RCC fees.


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