Esther is currently a student at Yorkville University in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program and will be completing her placement at Riverwise starting in May 2025. Esther’s background working as an early childhood educator has instilled in her a passion for collaboratively working with children and adolescents, recognizing the importance of meeting them at their developmental level.

Esther’s approach focuses on collaboration, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding to cultivate a supportive therapeutic environment. At Riverwise, Esther is supervised by Dr. Maaike Canrinus.

In her free time, Esther is an avid reader and enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her family, and experimenting with baking and cooking recipes.

Esther offers the following services at Riverwise:

• Counselling/psychotherapy

• Workshops and group services

Education:

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (In Progress)

• B.A.Sc. (Hons.) in Early Childhood Studies, Guelph-Humber University (2023)

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Humber College (2021)

Registration and Memberships:

• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association