Hello,

My name is Carli and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#20642) and the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (#11246707). I currently offer virtual Individual therapy for adults residing in British Columbia and virtual DBT skills groups.

 In my work with clients, I aim to create a compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world at a pace that feels right for you. My most recent clinical experience includes offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including mood dysregulation, developmental & relational trauma, major life transitions, suicide & self-harm, relationship challenges, stress management, and identity development. My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a wide variety of evidence-based theories, modalities, and philosophies to guide how I engage clients in therapy. These include:

  • Trauma-informed practice.

  • Attachment Theory.

  • Mindfulness.

  • Self-compassion.

  • Somatic Therapy.

  • Polyvagal Theory.

  • Motivational Interviewing.

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

About me

I was born and raised in South Africa and have had the privilege of living and working in various countries across the world, including Aotearoa (New Zealand), Sri Lanka, and England. However, over the last couple of years, I have been living and practicing on the unceded, ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.

A career in the helping professions has always felt like a calling to me—one that aligns with my desire to engage in meaningful work and also plays to my strengths. Introspection, active listening, and creating supportive environments are skills that feel intuitive to me, and becoming a therapist has allowed me to develop and apply them in a deeply meaningful way.

As a therapist, I have the privilege of participating in vulnerable, authentic conversations where clients courageously invite me into their internal worlds. Witnessing people reflect on their experiences and examine what it means to be human not only helps them, but also deepens my own understanding of myself. I feel fortunate to be able to form genuine connections and experience a shared sense of humanity through my work, as it keeps me grounded in what truly matters and makes me feel less alone in my own humanness.  

“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.”

— Carl Jung

Education & Credentials

  • Masters in Counselling Psychology, Adler University.

  • BA (hons) Psychology (cum laude), Stellenbosch University.

  • BComm Organizational Psychology, Stellenbosch University.

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (#20642).

  • Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (#11246707).

Specialized Education:

  • Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy (Dr. Lisa Mortimore & Stacy Jensen, 2023-2025).

  • Motivational Interviewing Level 1 ( Fraser Health Authority, 2023).

  • Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta, 2020).

  • San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (2023).

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Dr. Lane Pederson, 2023).

  • Complex Trauma Certification Level 1 & 2 (Dr. Janina Fisher, 2023)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 (The Gottman Institute, 2021).