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Diverse Pathways

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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: 

  • Trauma

  • Relationships

  • Gender and Sexuality

  • Chronic Pain

  • Dissociation & Multiplicity

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance

  • 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.  

I am trained in: 

  • Internal Family Systems 

  • EMDR​

  • 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.

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Small Groups & Parent Training  
New Groups Start every October and February!

Online Small Groups are a therapeutic opportunity for up to 8 adults to experience the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model in a group format.

 

Each session includes a mix of guided activities, education, and peer connection.   

*Open to BC/Yukon residents only

Upcoming Opportunities in 2025:

Unmasking Neuro-divergence for Adults 

  • Explore your mask and the connection with burnout.

  • Thursdays 5-6 pm, Biweekly

  • Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 11

Parenting Neuro-divergent Kids:

An inner parts work journey 

  • Thursdays 11-12 noon, Biweekly

  • Oct. 9, 23, Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 4, 18

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.

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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: ​

  • Self-Reg & Collaborative & Proactive Solutions

  • Polyvagal Theory

  • Internal Family Systems 

When supporting professionals, I love to consult on: 

  • Neuro-diversity affirming practice 

  • Autistic experience 

  • Internal Family Systems with ND clients 

Consulting services to families of autistic children in BC can be billed to Autism Funding Unit.

Join me in building a positive neuro-divergent identity

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