Meet Diane

My education and professional background matter, but they’re only part of the picture. Like many people I work with, I’ve known periods of feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of what was missing. I’ve experienced the strain of long nights, difficult decisions, and the quiet pressure of trying to keep everything together while feeling uncertain inside.

Those experiences continue to shape how I work. They help me stay grounded, present, and genuinely non-judgmental. I understand how disorienting change can feel, especially when you’re high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally. My role is to meet you with care and curiosity, and to create space for what’s really going on beneath the surface.

I bring together professional training, real-world organizational experience, and lived understanding. In addition to my counselling and coaching background, I have worked as an Account and Training Manager for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, partnering closely with senior leaders and HR professionals to support the mental health and well-being of employees and their family members. This work, combined with my many years of collaborating with leaders/HR business partners in my legal days, has provided me with a profound understanding of workplace dynamics, leadership pressures, organizational culture, and the often-unseen personal impact of high-responsibility roles.

In my work with clients, I listen both intuitively and thoughtfully, paying attention to what your inner experience is communicating while also helping you think through practical realities. I am comfortable working with high-functioning individuals who may appear capable on the outside, yet are navigating stress, burnout, career transitions, interpersonal challenges, or questions of meaning and direction beneath the surface.

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My work in organizational and EAP settings is conducted independently of my private practice. No confidential, proprietary, or identifying information is shared between roles, and this experience does not create conflicts of interest or privacy concerns for clients.

• Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (#15790)

• Master of Counselling from Yorkville University

• Chartered Professional in Human Resources ("CPHR") with the BCHRMA

• Certified Professional Coaching Designation from SFU

• Diploma in Human Resource Management from BCIT

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from SFU