Welcome to U-Matter Counselling. I’m glad you’re here. I’m honoured to be a part of your journey to pursue your emotional and mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle. Whether you’ve been to counselling before or this is your first time, I will support you to achieve your therapeutic goals. 

I hold Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, USA and am Registered Social Worker in British Columbia. I am also in the process of completing my PhD in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at UBC, Vancouver. In addition, I hold a two year specialization for Primary Prevention of Addiction accredited by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and NARKO-NE  Association from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe.

I work with individuals, couples, youth, and their families on a variety of issues. I am committed to providing safe and non-judgmental environment through developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship. I take a collaborative approach with clients to help facilitate learning and understanding of self in order to create positive change despite the circumstances that led to the crisis. In my practice, I draw from a variety of approaches including a person center approach, trauma informed practice, strength based perspectives, attachment theory, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).

I am Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), ICBC, Employment Assistance Program (EAP) and First Nation Health Authority (FHNA) approved counsellor.

To learn more how we can support you to pursue wellness and wholeness in your life, please take a look at services offered by U-Matter Counselling.