Welcome to my page! I am providing in-person/virtual mental health/skills counselling services and presentations to individuals, groups & sports teams!
Presentation topics can vary! E-mail for more information! I am a former hockey player, and hockey coach, now working as a Canadian Certified Counsellor! I also present to groups and sports teams discussing my personal and professional experiences relating to mental health and the use of mental skills!
month continues! Feel your feelings, men! Get in touch with how they show up in your body to better understand and help those around to understand you better. “Manning up” does not require us to bury feelings, but to be brave to get to know them better. I have had to learn how to feel those feelings and am forever grateful for it. It’s a process and journey, but one that’s very rewarding!
06/04/2026
June is month! Check in on the men around you. This connection can save a life as men account for nearly 75% of su***de deaths in Canada. Buddy up with the men in your life, create connection through shared activity, “man up” by having emotional conversations, and remember there are lots of supports out there!
06/04/2026
Loving the nice weather the last couple of days! What an impact sunshine has on our lives (hopefully it continues). Starting the day with physical activity is such a huge thing for me both physically and mentally! Looking forward to more morning walks, especially as my summer hours kick in this week (no Fridays in clinic)!
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We tend to be drawn to the equation with the wrong result that we overlook the ones we got right! Self-discovery is not about becoming a “perfect” version of yourself. It is about learning to appreciate who you already are while continuing to grow through experiences, challenges, setbacks, and wins.
Some days you will feel confident. Some days you will question yourself. Both are part of the process.
Perfection keeps us stuck chasing an impossible standard. Growth happens when we allow ourselves to be human, to learn, and to keep moving forward anyway.
Appreciate your progress. Appreciate your effort. Appreciate the version of you that kept going even when things felt uncertain.
MentalWellness ProgressOverPerfection
Mental performance is just as important as physical performance. Confidence, focus, emotional regulation, communication, preparation, and resilience are all skills that can be developed — not just traits athletes are expected to “have.”
Athletes spend countless hours training their bodies, but building mental skills can often be the difference in handling pressure, overcoming adversity, staying consistent, and performing at their best when it matters most.
Through one-on-one sessions, I work with athletes to help build an individual mental skills profile tailored to their sport, goals, strengths, and challenges. Sessions can support areas such as:
• Confidence & self-talk
• Focus & concentration
• Emotional regulation
• Performance anxiety & pressure
• Leadership & communication
• Motivation & routines
• Injury recovery & mindset
• Balancing sport, school, goals, work, and life
Every athlete’s experience is different, and creating a safe space to talk, reflect, and develop practical strategies can have a huge impact both in sport and outside of it.
Available for athletes, teams, and organizations — virtually or in person. Feel free to reach out with questions or to chat further.
05/07/2026
Continuing with Mental Health Week, fortunate to have the opportunity to discuss with an organization across the province about mental wellbeing in the workplace. Reminder during Mental Health Week that connection matters more than perfection!
Also… apparently so do high-quality photos, which I clearly missed the memo on. Between the screenshots and whatever facial expression I was attempting here, we’re just going to call this “authentic marketing.” 😅
One of the most valuable things we can do for mental wellness is create spaces where people feel comfortable having real conversations. Whether that’s in the workplace, locker room, classroom, or around the kitchen table — connection helps people feel seen, supported, and less alone.
I’m continuing to offer opportunities to speak with groups and organizations both virtually and in person on topics related to mental health and wellness, including:
• Mental wellbeing & resilience
• Stress management & burnout prevention
• Emotional regulation
• Work-life balance
• Performance pressure & mindset
• Creating psychologically safe environments
• Mental skills for athletes, teams, and workplaces
• Communication, connection, and support strategies
If your organization, team, or workplace is looking to start meaningful conversations around mental wellness, feel free to reach out.
And next time, I’ll try to upgrade the camera quality… the facial expressions may still be a work in progress. 🤝📸
Teach don’t test! Supporting a child’s language needs is a great way to support their mental health! Great tip!
05/05/2026
Love this! Great resource!
This Mental Health Week (May 4–10), NL Health Services is highlighting a simple but powerful way to support well-being: building emotional awareness.
Many of us were never taught how to identify our emotions. We might say we feel “stressed” or “off,” when we’re actually overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated – or even excited.
When we can name what we’re feeling, we create space to respond instead of reacting.
Try it today:
• Pause and ask: What am I feeling right now?
• Use the Emotion Sensation Wheel to find the words
• Notice where you feel it in your body
• Respond with curiosity, not judgment
Supporting children?
Help them build emotional skills early by:
• Naming emotions out loud (“It looks like you’re feeling frustrated”)
• Validating their feelings
• Encouraging expression through play, art, or conversation
🎡 Check out the emotion sensation wheel and resource for children’s emotional regulation here:
https://openemotionwheel.com/downloads/.
📞 Looking for mental health services?
Call your local Mental Health and Addictions Office or 811 to find a Doorways clinic nearest to you. For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/find-health-care/primary-care-options/care-options/mental-health-addictions/.
💻 Looking for online resources?
www.nl.bridgethegapp.ca is the province’s mental health and substance use resource website, with information, interactive tools, and connections to local supports.
🚨 Experiencing a mental health crisis?
Call 811 to speak with a trained crisis responder, available 24/7.
02/02/2026
NL Health Services is offering a free, weekly virtual Mental Health Drop-In Group, a supportive space for adults (aged 18+).
This weekly group provides:
A supportive space to improve your mental well-being.
Helpful resources and coping strategies.
Opportunities to connect with others in a welcoming environment.
Attend as often as you’d like — every week or only when it feels right for you.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Tuesday
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (Newfoundland) and 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Labrador)
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Virtually via Zoom
To join or learn more, email:
𝗻𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀@𝗻𝗹𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗮
NL Health Services recognizes that people of all ages and walks of life have unique mental health needs.
We’re committed to being as inclusive and accommodating as possible, which is why we offer our groups multiple times throughout the year and across different time windows to support participation for everyone. Stay tuned for updated group times.