Welcome, thank you for being here. As a counsellor, I believe that every individual’s story deserves to be heard and respected in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care, acknowledging the unique strengths and challenges each person brings to the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create an environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace, fostering resilience and self-compassion. My practice is guided by a deep respect for autonomy, dignity, and the inherent worth of all individuals, recognizing that healing unfolds differently for everyone. I am a neurodivergent counsellor (Autistic, ADHD) and hold high priority for diversity of activity, creativity, and arts in healing spaces—I often use art, crafts, and outdoor play experiences for healing in my personal and professional spaces.
Zoe is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) and a Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor (CCAC). She has completed training as a Canadian Problem Gambling Counsellor (CPGC), in Medically Assisted Treatment Specialization (MATS) for addictions, as well as in Perinatal Mental Health. Zoe attended Wilfrid Laurier University to obtain her Health Sciences Bachelors, Carleton University where she studied maternal-infant wellbeing and cognitive health during her Master’s of Health Science, and achieved her Post-Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health from Algonquin College. Zoe has experience in community support and addictions counselling since 2019, where she has works primarily with individuals, women, and families who have experienced or are experiencing addictions, (intergenerational-) trauma, conflict with the criminal justice system, housing and financial insecurity, and parenting challenges.
Zoe has been working in frontline positions at shelters and withdrawal management sites alongside health care and emergency responders for over 5 years and understands the physical and emotional demands on our frontline emergency responders.
