Diverse Pathways
Welcome!
I'm Tara. I am an autistic counsellor and consultant supporting neuro-divergent adults and families of neuro-divergent children.
We can work on any issue of importance to you, including:
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Trauma
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Relationships
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Gender and Sexuality
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Chronic Pain
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Dissociation
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Pathological Demand Avoidance
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Understanding Neuro-diversity
I work virtually from the unceded traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and lək̓ʷəŋən peoples.
Individual Counselling
Many neuro-divergent people enter counselling with both current struggles and past pain and trauma. Our time together is an opportunity to create safety within yourself and invite healing.
My approach draws on
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Internal Family Systems
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EMDR
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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
I strive to make counselling sessions accessible, including welcoming folks to be off-camera or to use either text or spoken language. You are welcome to walk, stretch, move, eat, or bring fidget/stim items to sessions. Feel free to take breaks to care for pets, children, and yourself. I invite you to let me know how our time together can be more accessible for you.
Consulting
Have you received a diagnosis?
Are you considering pursuing a diagnosis?
Or are you a professional wanting to to learn more?
I am passionate about supporting folks to understand neuro-diversity.
When supporting parents, I draw on:
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Internal Family Systems
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Self-Reg & Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
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Polyvagal Theory
When supporting professionals, I love to consult on:
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Neuro-diversity affirming practice
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Autistic experience
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Pathological Demand Avoidance
Consulting services to families of autistic children in BC can be billed to Autism Funding Unit.
Small Groups & Parent Training
Next Groups Starting in Fall 2024!
Small groups and parent training both provide learning, practice, and peer connection with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model.
Online Small Groups are a therapeutic opportunity for up to 8 adults to experience Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a group format, including activities and guided meditations to explore Self and Parts. *Open to BC/Yukon residents only
Live Parent Training & Connection Groups are an educational opportunity for up to 12 participants to learn and experience Internal Family Systems together with other parents/caregivers. Inner exploration will support parents to care for themselves and their neurodivergent kids of all ages. Participants will receive recordings of all didactic instruction.
Upcoming Opportunities:
Unmasking Neuro-divergence for Adults
6 weeks, Thursdays 5-6 pm, starting Nov. 2024
Internal Family Systems for Parents of
Neurodivergent Kids
6 weeks, Thursdays 4:30 - 6 pm, starting Feb. 2025
Groups and trainings are a safe space, inclusive of LGBTQ folks and those exploring whether they are neuro-divergent. You are welcome to be on or off camera and to participate with text, spoken language or simply by being present.
*No previous experience with IFS needed.
Learn more here.
Join me in building a positive neuro-divergent identity
