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Hi, I’m virginia.

I’m a counsellor and social worker living and working in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. I grew up on the North Shore and graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.A. in English Literature. After a stint as a news reporter and anchor, I realized that I wanted to focus my professional life on helping people rather than reporting on the things that hurt them. I went back to school and obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago. I brought those skills back home to B.C., where I am a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. I worked in the community with clients from diverse backgrounds, facing diverse challenges, before opening my private counselling practice in 2021.

 My practice is dedicated to helping people re-connect with themselves and others in ways that feel safe. This process often involves exploring and challenging closely-held views and beliefs. This can only happen within a relationship of trust and safety. I take my duty to create the safe space necessary for this important and deep work seriously. Whatever you are looking for, together we can create a therapeutic plan that works for you.


Professional Accreditation

  • Registered Social Worker, BC College of Social Workers (#14110)

  • Licensed to provide electronic counselling in Ontario (#846302)

Training and Certifications

  • Master of Social Work, specialty in Forensic Mental Health (University of Loyola Chicago)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

  • Complex developmental trauma

  • Polyvagal theory

  • Motivational Interviewing

Areas of Specialty

  • Trauma processing

  • Complex relationships, relationship dynamics

  • Life transitions

  • Identity exploration

  • Neurodivergence

  • Burnout and perfectionism

  • Anxiety, depression

  • For a complete list of services, click here