How can a person begin to feel safe enough to share and understand their life stories? In the ten years I’ve been counselling individuals and families on my farm, we’ve found some answers together. And I believe one thing is essential: the power to choose.

In a calm, beautiful setting like a farm—complete with a barn, horses, and dogs—many can lower the walls that keep them from understanding themselves. But others need the privacy of one of our therapeutic rooms. Some uncover powerful insights by gazing into the non-judgmental eyes of an animal. Others find release simply through dialoguing honestly with a therapist in a private space. At Shamrock, it’s very important to me that clients have the opportunity to choose their own individualized pathways towards healing.

I feel privileged to work alongside highly ethical and creative professionals, as well as the miraculously supportive animals on our farm. It’s also an honour to supervise Masters-level counseling interns, who add tremendous value to our practice. All of these team members enable Shamrock to be a place of healing and learning.