I'm a secular minister, a counsellor, a reflective writing coach, and a mom. I've also been an indie author, an actor, an event planner, a burlesque madame and an advocate for unconventional family structures. The common thread woven through all these experiences is a love of ceremony, a passion for words, the ability to nurture, and a talent for creating safe space.

I'm a licensed wedding officiant and an ordained minister. I’m also certified in Grief Counselling and Divine Feminine Coaching.  I'm constantly expanding my knowledge base to better serve clients in creating deeply personal ceremonies, individual counselling, and couples counselling experiences.

I help my clients celebrate life’s passages in ways that are meaningful, unique, and reflective of their own journeys. Ritual and ceremony are our birthright as part of our human experience, and these moments deserve to be recognized regardless of one’s spiritual beliefs or religious affiliations.

In my work as a counsellor, I use expressive writing techniques like journaling to make powerful connections between the written word and their unique inner landscape. Each session is a safe space where we bridge the gap between the mundane and the sacred, drawing on archetype and our collective consciousness to offer both intuitive and practical healing tools.

Ceremony, Ritual, & Writing Have Always Been a Part of My Life.

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a priest. My dreams were dashed when my Catholic elementary school teacher informed me that only boys could grow up to join the priesthood. As my path unfolded, I moved away from my Christian upbringing to embrace the ancient ways of my Celtic ancestors. This nature-based path resonated deeply with me, and continues to be a part of my own spiritual practice, though I am fascinated by sacred teachings from many different religions. I am often asked to create ceremony for couples and families of mixed faith, or for folks who have no particular belief system whatsoever.

Writing and public speaking have always been a strong part of my self-expression. At the age of eight, I got my first journal and took to putting feelings on paper like an ugly duckling to water. My writing became the place where I could share my secrets and explore the inner workings of my huge imagination. As a teen I discovered a love of theatre that helped me tell stories in a whole new way. For years I thought this was the path I would tread, and the skills I learned in theatre school have served me over and over again.

 My foray into professional theatre happened in tandem with a brief career in event planning and I combined these skills to form a cabaret burlesque theatre company. I was the Artistic Director and Mistress of Ceremonies for these adult theatre experiences. It was up to me to create a safe container for both performer and audience alike to explore sensuality and check their inhibitions at the door. Exploring human sexuality in this way is what led me to my work as a sex educator and an intimacy and relationship coach.

Along the way, I became an accidental blogger. My personal blog started as a travel journal and evolved into an exploration of my experience as a woman, an incurable romantic, a seeker and a parent.

The writing connected me to the realization of how much power we have in shaping our personal stories. 

I entered into motherhood in a rather unconventional way and this unique experience of relationship brought me to my own experience in therapy. As I discovered how understanding self and challenging our beliefs can shape our lives, I also discovered my call to healing. 

My story continued to evolve and so did my experience with writing and holding sacred space.

The burlesque days wound to a close and I dove deeper into writing. I launched Your Beta Reader, a professional manuscript critique service for authors. This is where I first began to help people shape their stories.

In 2016 I became a secular minister with Clergy Support Memorial Church and continue to work closely with couples and families. I also officiate life celebrations for people from all beliefs; baby naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals, and any other passages that can be marked by ritual and ceremony.

In May of 2019 I returned to school to become a psychotherapist. My education continues and I will begin my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in 2025.

I live in Niagara Falls with my wonderful partner Peter and our blended family. We are active members of the local arts scene and love to make music, bring folks together, and create healing, connected experiences.