Hands to Heart
Therapy
In North Vancouver or Virtually In British Columbia
Whatever your story looks like, your emotional experience is something to honour.
Every path to parenthood is unique. For some, it begins with excitement and anticipation. For others, it may include uncertainty, loss, infertility, medical interventions, grief, identity shifts, or experiences that don't unfold as expected.
Pregnancy, fertility, birth, and the postpartum period can bring profound changes to your body and your nervous system, relationships, sense of self, and emotional well-being.
You may find yourself holding joy alongside fear, gratitude alongside grief, or hope alongside disappointment. These experiences often exist together.
Whether you are trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatments, experiencing pregnancy after loss, adjusting to new parenthood, or finding your way after birth, it can be emotional to hold or share your story.
Your Journey Is Personal
Counselling is not about "fixing" you. It is about creating a space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported as you move through one of life's most significant transitions.
Why Somatic & Trauma-Informed Counselling?
Pregnancy, birth, fertility challenges, and loss are not only emotional experiences that are lived in our bodies. A trauma-informed and somatic approach recognizes how stress, grief, and trauma can affect your nervous system and sense of safety.
Together, we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, creating space to understand your experiences while gently reconnecting with your body's natural capacity for healing. Our work may include mindfulness, nervous system regulation, body awareness, and practical coping strategies alongside traditional talk therapy, always with choice, collaboration, and compassion at the centre of our work.
As a somatic and trauma-informed counsellor, I offer a compassionate space where every part of your experience is welcome.
Together, we work at a pace that feels safe and supportive, helping you reconnect with your body's wisdom while making sense of the thoughts, emotions,
and life
changes you are living.
Trying to Conceive
The journey to conception can be filled with hope, uncertainty, disappointment, and emotional exhaustion.
Whether you're navigating infertility, fertility treatments, pregnancy after loss, or the stress of waiting each month, these experiences can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being.
Counselling can help you:
-Cope with the emotional impact of infertility and fertility treatments
-Process grief, disappointment, or uncertainty
-Reduce anxiety and overwhelm
-Strengthen communication with your partner
-Build self-compassion and resilience throughout your journey
Pregnancy Support
Pregnancy brings physical, emotional, and relational changes that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You may experience anxiety, fear of childbirth, changing relationships, shifting identity, or concerns about your baby's well-being.
Counselling can help you:
-Manage pregnancy-related anxiety and stress
-Prepare emotionally for birth and parenthood
-Navigate relationship and family changes
-Feel more connected to yourself and your changing body
-Build confidence and emotional resilience
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
The loss of a pregnancy or baby is a deeply personal experience, and grief has no timeline. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, your experience deserves to be acknowledged with compassion and care.
Counselling can help you:
-Process grief, trauma, and complex emotions
-Honour your loss in a way that feels meaningful
-Reduce feelings of isolation, guilt, or shame
-Navigate future pregnancies after loss
-Find support while moving forward at your own pace
Postpartum Support
The transition into parenthood can bring immense joy alongside unexpected emotional and physical challenges. Many parents experience anxiety, depression, overwhelm, identity changes, sleep deprivation, or difficulty adjusting to their new role.
Counselling can help you:
-Navigate postpartum anxiety or depression
-Process your birth experience
-Manage stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion
-Strengthen self-care and coping skills
-Adjust to the changes that come with becoming a parent
Is counselling helpful after pregnancy or infant loss, even if it happened years ago?
Yes. Grief doesn't follow a timeline. Many people seek support months or years after a loss.
Do you support people going through fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI?
Yes. Counselling can provide emotional support before, during, and after fertility treatments.
What if I've experienced birth trauma?
Birth experiences can have a lasting impact. Counselling offers a safe space to process what happened, reduce distress, and support healing at your own pace.