Jenny is founder and owner of Validity Counselling. Jenny has over 20 years experience in counselling, specializing in emotion regulation, trauma, First Responder Counselling, and Couples Therapy. She received her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and has also completed advanced and extensive training in DBT.

Jenny approaches counselling from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered perspective, helping clients build on their existing skills and learn new ways of managing difficult emotions. A primary theme in her approach is ensuring emotions are validated, thoughts are solution-focused, and behaviour is effective.

Jenny is also trained in Gottman Couples Counselling, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Processing for PTSD, Rational Behavioural Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Emotional First Aid for First Responders. She replenishes herself through hiking, travelling, gardening, camping, and spending time with family and friends.