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 & Multiplicity
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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.
I am trained in:
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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.
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
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Explore your mask and the connection with burnout.
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Thursdays 5-6 pm, Biweekly
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Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 11
Parenting Neuro-divergent Kids:
An inner parts work journey
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Thursdays 11-12 noon, Biweekly
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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.
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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Self-Reg & Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
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Polyvagal Theory
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Internal Family Systems
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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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
