Paula’s path to becoming a counsellor, ecotherapist, and end-of-life guide was shaped by a combination of personal experiences and a desire to help others through challenging times. In her family, community, and work, she learned quickly that strong ethics for service, problem-solving and action laid the foundations for security, satisfaction, and success. Growing up immersed in the wilds of the North Shore and along B.C.'s precious coast, Paula nurtured a true sense of home and love through experiences with nature. This strong bond of oneness with nature instilled deep qualities of wonder, curiosity, and playfulness. The gifts of seeing the world with fresh eyes and an appreciation of “small n" nature — that which is at our sides, at our feet, and within us — strongly defines Paula and the work she pursues. She holds dear an endeavour to balance experiencing life through humility with the deeper wisdom gained through a life well lived. Through this blend of devotion to both wisdom and wonder, Paula became an advocate for those (and that) without a voice. Over time, she realized that while taking action was crucial, true growth also came from encouraging others to discover their own strengths, passions, and inner wisdom. As Paula continued her journey, she found that balance became the key to navigating the demands of life. While working for her family and serving the community, raising children, and tending to ageing family members, Paula understood that life had so much wisdom to offer. The desire for skills to advocate for growth, meaning, and healing, led her to counselling psychology. This blend of personal and professional growth brought her to explore mind, body and spirit, as inseparable from her environments. Paula’s journey led to her discovery of ecotherapy — recognizing that personal wellness is inseparable from that of the natural world around us. Combining her love of nature with her passion for helping others reconnect with themselves, also meant tending to the natural world. This practice was especially important in her work with children and families: protecting early connections to nature and instilling a devotion to care, as both being educating and healing. A life of service and reciprocity with nature and all that shares this realm, truly reflects Paula’s definition of wellness. Through her studies and experiences, including volunteer work in palliative care and hospice, Paula learned the importance of honouring all realms of life. While death wasn’t openly discussed in her family after the loss of her father, she formed a strong conviction that a life lived merited honour and recognition. This experience, along with the passing of beloved pets and family members, deepened her understanding of grief, the importance of presence, and how death is intertwined with joy and gratitude. Death is a coming home to oneness with the nature within. Today, Paula offers guidance not just through counselling and ecotherapy, but through presence and support during life’s most significant transitions. Her work is about being with you, not doing for you, and creating space for you to explore, heal, and grow in your own time and way.