Rooted in connection, growing through resilience.
Warm, Supportive Counselling for youth and young adults 12+
Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counselling for youth and young adults ages 12+
About Roots and Resilience Counselling
Hi! I'm Amy!
I am a counsellor with over 3 decades of experience supporting children, youth, and families in schools and community settings. I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my work.
I believe deeply in the power of connection, rapport, and continuity in care. At Roots and Resilience, my focus is on helping youth build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self-worth. My counselling journey is both professional and deeply personal. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, I understand firsthand the challenges of masking, feeling "too much" or "not enough", and learning how to navigate systems that don't always recognize neurodiverse strengths.
These experiences have not only shaped my resilience but also my passion for creating spaces where children and youth can be their authentic selves.
Outside of my counselling work, I am a teacher, school counsellor, wife, and dog mom. I find joy in coffee, creek walks in the Kootenays, and kitchen dance parties.
About Roots and Resilience Counselling
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
At Roots & Resilience Counselling, I believe healing and growth happen when individuals feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood. My philosophy is rooted in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where youth and young adults can explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and build meaningful tools for navigating life’s challeng
At Roots & Resilience Counselling, I believe healing and growth happen when individuals feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood. My philosophy is rooted in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where youth and young adults can explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and build meaningful tools for navigating life’s challenges. I view each client through a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming lens, recognizing that behaviours and coping strategies often reflect adaptation, not deficiency. My goal is to support clients in deepening their connection to themselves, building resilience, and moving toward greater well-being and authenticity.
My Services
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
Roots & Resilience Counselling offers individual counselling for youth and young adults ages 12+. Support is available for a range of emotional, social, and mental health concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, school or life stress, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Sessions are perso
Roots & Resilience Counselling offers individual counselling for youth and young adults ages 12+. Support is available for a range of emotional, social, and mental health concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, school or life stress, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Sessions are personalized to each client’s unique needs, goals, and experiences in a supportive, client-centered environment.
Accessible Care- Sliding scale fees to make counselling more accessible.
PLEASE NOTE: Direct Billing and use of Benefits currently not available
My Approach
My Philosophy
My Approach
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-based approaches. Roots and Resilience creates a psychologically safe space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward greater resilience and well-being. Each session is tailored to their uniq
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-based approaches. Roots and Resilience creates a psychologically safe space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward greater resilience and well-being. Each session is tailored to their unique needs, fostering safety, trust, and the confidence to grow strong roots and thrive with resilience.