About me

Meet Janet

As a teenager, my goal was to simply survive. I rarely felt connected to my family, I constantly questioned my worth, my friendships. I was horribly bullied in school and as a result, I struggled with my self-esteem, my self-image and my confidence. I couldn’t shut off my brain. That broken record that played the same sad & self-defeating tune. 

I suffered unimaginable abuses, bullying and neglect. I kept it to myself.
I felt alone, afraid, confused and often invisible. I kept it to myself.
I didn’t trust others or myself and was the perfect people pleaser.

THEN, one day I decided to talk to someone. I reached out.
I found a counselor I felt connected to.

I shared my darkest secrets for the first time and felt heard.

From that point on, I knew what I wanted to do with my life.

I know that things can happen at all stages of our lives and at multiple levels and that every situation is unique to us alone. Circumstances that can challenge how we think, how we perceive, how we believe and how we respond. I have a passion for people. I am one of those individuals who is constantly curious, constantly learning and constantly wanting to make a difference. I believe that every person is important and believe they have the right to feel this way. To feel appreciated and accepted no matter your age, culture, background, economic status or faith.

I believe in the power of tears and fears, challenge and change, overcoming and becoming, struggles and solutions. I believe in the power of humour and believe the ability to laugh is a big part of being healthy and cultivating feelings towards joy.

I hope you will find me to be knowledgeable, caring and accepting of all that makes you who you are.

I provide a direct yet empathic and caring approach. I believe the power of working together, a focus on moving forward to a place of balance & resiliency, confidence and fulfillment and yes, even celebrating your sense of humour because laughter is good therapy.

As like most people, I have experienced my share of trauma, shock, anxiety, self-doubt and life challenges. Life is messy. I have not always handled difficult situations with grace. I have not always had the tools to move forward. With life and all it’s vast opportunities for learning and growth, I can say with positive reflection, that armed with new knowledge, our struggles can shape us into stronger, more resilient individuals.