
“When we deny the story it defines us, when we own the story we can write a brave new ending”
Brene Brown
My Approach
I offer individualized counselling to adults and young adults based upon a belief that although we all suffer, we are not defined by it. We can heal and move beyond this suffering and thrive in our life.
I have experience working with:
Addiction
Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Addiction and trauma concurrently
Burn-out and Vicarious Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Other Mental Health Disorders
Grief and loss
Loneliness
Life transitions
Suicide
Gender and Sexual Identity
Each individual requires a unique approach. I work collaboratively with each person to develop goals that work for where they are in their life.
The following are therapies, philosophies and modalities that I use in my work:
Eye Movement, Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Body-based therapies such as Somatic Experiencing and Sensori-motor Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psycho Dynamic Approach
Client Centred
Strengths Based
Solution Focused
Anti-oppressive Approach
Feminist Approach
Mediation and Mindfulness
Positive Psychology