ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Wandering Willow is a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice grounded in nervous system awareness, safety, and compassion. This work is for people who feel overwhelmed, guarded, or stuck — and who want therapy that moves at a human pace and works with the body, not against it.
Therapy here isn’t about fixing or pushing through. It’s about creating enough safety for real change to unfold.
Hi, I’m Cait
Therapist. Nurse. Human being.
If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of holding it together. Maybe you understand why you feel the way you do — but your body hasn’t caught up yet.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Practical Nurse, and I believe therapy should feel more like a real conversation than a clinical checklist. Not rushed. Not performative. Not another thing you’re failing at.
I started Wandering Willow because I was craving a space where healing didn’t feel like another task on your to-do list — a space that felt grounded, human, and deeply compassionate.
My work is trauma-informed and nervous-system-aware, combining body-based and evidence-informed approaches to help people heal at the root. That might look like untangling the effects of trauma, reconnecting with yourself, or learning how to slow down and rest in a way that actually feels possible — not forced.
This work is especially supportive for people who:
✓ Feel dysregulated or guarded in traditional office settings
✓ Think deeply about their experiences but still feel stuck
✓ Have lived with chronic stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm
✓ Want therapy that works with their nervous system, not against it
And yes — I believe swearing in therapy is allowed.
I also believe laughter can be just as regulating as tears.
Willow isn’t just a goat — she’s the inspiration behind this practice.
Born with a defective ear and rejected by her mother, Willow had a rough start. With care, patience, and connection, she didn’t just survive — she thrived.
Her story is a reminder that when we’ve had to survive for a long time, it can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward — even when the danger has passed.
At Wandering Willow, she represents resilience: the truth that our struggles don’t define us, and that with the right support, safety can be rebuilt.
She’s also a reminder that healing doesn’t mean becoming perfectly calm, compliant, or agreeable. Willow is affectionate, stubborn, and occasionally communicates her needs by head-butting her goat peers. Not ideal — but understandable. And still very loved.
Therapy here makes room for all parts of you, including the ones that learned imperfect ways to survive.
The Heart Behind the Practice
How I think about this work
My path into this work didn’t follow one straight line.
I started in behavioural work supporting children with disabilities,
where I learned to notice patterns and understand how people respond to their environment.
I later moved into nursing,
where it became clear how closely mental and physical health are connected.
I saw how stress and emotional strain show up in the body over time.
That’s what brought me back to this work.
Now, my focus is on helping people understand what’s happening beneath the surface,
not just to feel better in the moment, but to support long-term health.
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I’ve also spent over 10 years working with animals and raising goats.
You learn quickly that you can’t force change.
Working with animals teaches patience,
how to sit with things as they are,
and how to recognize what’s in your control and what isn’t.
That carries into therapy.
Instead of forcing change,
We focus on understanding patterns
and figuring out what will actually help