Dianne lives in Sechelt, British Columbia on Canada’s West Coast.
From 1983 until 2017, she lived in Winnipeg with her life partner and they raised three daughters.

Travel in The Philippines, Central America, Israel and Palestine, and 3.5 years of living in Trinidad and Tobago has honed her commitment to human rights, cross-cultural dialogue and non-violent communication.

Dianne has worked in child and adolescent mental health, sexual abuse treatment and recovery work and with adults with disabilities. Now as a therapist in private practice, she also consults with groups around organizational development, offers retreats, and has a keen interest in helping with life-end conversations with clients and their families. Dianne sings at every available moment, and is committed to helping people find their true voice, through song circles and Full Voice coaching.

Favorite quote

And the time came when the pain of remaining tight in the bud was worse than the risk it took to blossom.

Anais Nin

What I Do For Fun, Rest, and Renewal

Gardening, crafting, singing, scuba diving

Organizations I've Worked With

Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, Five Oaks Centre, Naramata Centre Society, St. John’s United Church in Davis Bay, Free Flow Wellness,