Therapist, Master’s Level Intern

Caroline works with adults who feel worn down by burnout, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, and the ongoing pressure of work and life demands. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by expectations, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit. Caroline believes meaningful healing grows from insight, courage, and a willingness to gently question old ways of coping. Her goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to move toward clarity and lasting change.

Her therapeutic style is warm, intuitive, and grounded, balanced with a strong sense of practicality. Caroline draws primarily from Psychodynamic Therapy to explore deeper root causes and long-standing patterns, alongside Narrative Therapy, which helps clients step back from self-critical stories and re-author the way they understand themselves and their lives. She also integrates elements of CBT, DBT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring her approach to each client rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

Caroline has a deep understanding of the emotional terrain of burnout, perimenopause, cultural adjustment, and major life transitions. Having personally navigated addiction recovery, profound loss, and a significant mid-life career shift from corporate life into counselling, she brings empathy that is lived, authentic, and deeply human.

Originally from New Zealand, Caroline brings a global perspective (and her accent) into her work. She is especially passionate about supporting people through addiction recovery, grief, relationship challenges, mid-life plot twists, and identity shake-ups. Caroline is currently completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Areas of Focus

1. Stress Recovery
   Caroline provides trauma-informed counselling using Somatic, CBT, DBT, and EFT approaches to help clients build tools for calm and resilience.

2. Grief & Loss
   She supports clients coping with bereavement, anticipatory grief, and major life transitions, helping them process emotions, find meaning, and move toward healing at their own pace.

3. Addictions & Harm Reduction
   Caroline has lived experience with addiction recovery and offers non-judgmental support for those navigating substance use and recovery.

4. Anxiety & Depression
   Caroline works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, and relationship challenges. Her approach combines practical coping skills, body-based healing, and emotion focused therapy to address the root of these issues.

5. Transitions & Career Changes
   Caroline works especially well with individuals who are feeling burned out, questioning their career path, or unsure what comes next. Drawing on her own lived experience navigating major life and career transitions, she supports clients in building deeper self-understanding, clarifying values, and confidently navigating change as they move toward more meaningful and sustainable work and life directions.

What to Expect

In sessions with Caroline, you can expect a warm, collaborative space focused on understanding what’s underneath your stress, burnout, or uncertainty. Together, you’ll explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical steps to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Who Caroline Works With

Caroline works with adults ages 18+.

Contact Caroline:

Email: Caroline@lakesideclinical.ca
Phone or Text: 250-258-2696.