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About Me

I’m a certified psychotherapist with more than 20 years of professional experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional, relational, and personal challenges.

 

I work with clients from my private practice in West Vancouver, B.C., with the mission of providing the highest level of professional care to every client—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, politics, ethnicity, or nationality.

In addition to psychotherapy, I’m a designated FAMILY ENTERPRISE ADVISOR™ (FEA). I work directly with business families and multidisciplinary teams to provide business families with guidance on family communications, governance structures, succession, inherited wealth, and continuity planning.

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Areas of Specialization

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Depression

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Relationship Challenges

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Self-Esteem

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Stress Management

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Anxiety

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Separation & Divorce

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Life Transitions

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Grief, Loss, and Bereavement

Education

Suzanne’s educational path reflects her lifelong commitment to understanding the human experience — from communication and connection to personal transformation.

FAMILY ENTERPRISE ADVISOR™ (FEA)

Post-graduate program through UBC’s Sauder School of Business and the Family Enterprise Canada (FEC)

Master of Communications

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

Master of Counselling Psychology

The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Il

Bachelor of Arts

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia

Beyond the Office

When Suzanne isn’t in session, she finds joy and balance in the simple things — time with family, friends, and her two beloved dogs, a Frenchie and a Golden Retriever. She recharges through road cycling, hiking, fitness, and reading, practices that keep her grounded, centered, and inspired to bring her best self to every client interaction.

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Professional Memberships

As an active member of several professional organizations, Suzanne continues to learn, collaborate, and uphold the highest standards of ethical practice in her field.

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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

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Counselling BC

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Family Enterprise Canada (FEC)

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