Online Counselling for C1A

Offering some evening and weekend sessions, and taking new clients...It is an honour to join people in a therapeutic relationship based on compassion and hope. This provides the potential for recovery from anxiety, depression, or other impacts of trauma. You may have experienced things that overwhelmed your nervous system, and to cope, you may have developed behavior or thoughts that are no longer wanted. From this perspective, your behavior makes sense. You can learn to regulate your nervous system, process the past, and change these patterns. If you are not showing up the way you want to in your life, we can work to change this.

I am seeking clients who are motivated to work on their healing journey, who have depression, anxiety, relationship, and / or behavioural problems, who struggle with repetitive thoughts and / or behaviours that interfere with their daily lives, and / or who have experienced trauma (either in childhood or more recently). If this describes you, please call me or visit my website to see if we might be a good fit for each other.

*In person sessions available* Reaching out for professional support can be the first step towards creating effective, lasting changes in areas of life that are meaningful to you. I offer 15 years of experience working with adults and youth in various clinical mental health settings. A compassion driven, strengths based approach serves as the foundation to my practice. Approachability, empathy and authenticity are qualities that I bring to the therapeutic relationship.

Feeling Blue, out of sorts, unable to concentrate, feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Perhaps you are being pulled in many directions. You may be depressed or dealing with an interpersonal problem. Are there times you are feeling irritated and ready to burst at the seams. Are you dealing with a loss in your life or a family member with a substance abuse issue. Counselling can assist you with determining the problem and develop healthy ways of coping and learn self care techniques. Anxiety can appear when we avoid our feelings and stuff them deep inside. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and ask for what we need from others.

The world today is complex. It can be overwhelming to navigate relationships, work, school, friends, and readjusting to post-pandemic life. Some problems overwhelm us (whether they are current or from our past) and reduce our typical abilities to cope and feel happy. Jacqueline believes you are the expert in your own life, and as such asks you the pertinent questions so that you may find your own unique strategies and solutions. Jacqueline is an empathetic listener, respectful, and kind. She truly cares and wants to help you achieve your goals.

We are all equipped to defeat our depression, anxiety and anger; however sometimes we get 'stuck' and need a counselling therapist to help us get 'unstuck'. It is possible to find self-therapy such as CBT therapy to help us get 'unstuck'. We need a therapy that we can take home, that we can take to work with us and into our relationships. We want a therapy with techniques we can apply to gain mastery over our thoughts. We want a therapy to help us push through any beliefs and attitudes that are stopping us from growing. Most of all, we need a therapy to stop the seemingly endless pain and a therapist that can teach us how..

Now more than ever, our lives are full of uncertainty. Navigating relationships, managing anxiety, and finding joy may be more challenging than before. It can be lonely trying to go through all of this by yourself. Having someone to share your journey with and help you process the challenges, changes, and unknowns of your life may help you find the peace that you've been missing.

My Commitment: I will listen; I will care. I will see you for who you are and understand you (still) have dreams for your life: redefine your work, process the pain of separation/divorce, travel to expand your worldview, grow in your relationships. Changes may be demanded of you: illness, burn-out, physical/mental/emotional/spiritual suffering from trauma, grieving and celebrations of life, restoring in you what war has broken in soul and spirit. I create a safe space for you to work through emotions (anxiety/fear, depression) and barriers (race-related, age, health, ability) and choose how you want to live the rest of your life.

We Are Accepting NEW Clients. Changing Steps Child and Family Counselling is a clinic that offers face to face and virtual services for the whole family. We have clinicians who specialize in Play Therapy, Theraplay informed interventions, trauma treatment /DBT/ Gottman Couples Counselling. Our therapists are Registered PEI Counselling Therapists and PEI Social Workers. You are matched with a therapist that provides the model of therapy you require at a time that works for your schedule.

It is often said that going to therapy is the first step in healing, but I believe the first step is reaching out. If you are reading this, you are likely in the stages of beginning your therapeutic journey. I will focus on celebrating your wins, no matter the size. “Progress is the sum of small victories won by individual human beings,” Bruce Catton.

Waitlist for new clients. I understand that reaching out for help can be daunting, but taking that first step is an act of courage and self-care. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues or stress, there is hope. You don’t have to face this alone.

It can be difficult to reach out to a professional to open up about your inner world. Learning to trust a therapist can be unnerving. A lot of people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little to no opportunity for interaction or authentic connection. I can assure you that as a practitioner, I use a warm empathic approach to connect with in a genuine way. Life is too precious to surrender to unhealthy relationships, low self-worth, addiction, and trauma. Although calling a therapist can be intimidating, I don't believe therapy has to be an intimidating process.

As an intern, I approach counselling by meeting people where they are with compassion and empathy that is free from judgment. People are not meant to travel through life’s difficulties alone and I look forward to walking through this journey with you. I am passionate and committed to removing obstacles to service throughout my community.

Looking to make some changes in your life? My practice serves those who are 18+, both individuals and couples, addressing a range of concerns such as self-esteem, social or relational challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, workplace difficulties, and general life transitions and concerns. My objective is to create a safe and inviting space where clients can openly express themselves, gaining profound insights into their selves and needs. To book online, click 'my website' (below on mobile, to the right on desktop).

April 2024 - Book your in-person appointment at our beautiful historic location downtown Charlottetown. The struggles of living with anxiety, depression, ADHD and unprocessed trauma can complicate life. Connecting will help you to strengthen your resilience, manage challenges and get back to enjoying life. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” I invite you to embrace this opportunity to experience new skills, strengthen your positive sense of self and focus on achieving your goals.

I am currently accepting new clients! As an intern, I am here to create a secure and non-judgmental environment to support your specific needs. With my warm and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space that allows us to explore your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we can strive to facilitate change, develop coping strategies, enhance personal growth, and achieve desirable goals.

I am a licensed and experienced Counselling Therapist (CT) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I currently work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents, grief and loss, couples/relationships, parenting, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I have experience working with clients of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and teenagers. Whether you are dealing with more recent difficulties or what seem like life-long issues, I want to help find strategies, tools, and perspectives that allows you to take the unmanageable and make it manageable. I believe that the client is the expert on their own life, and therapy should be motivated by the goals and issues that are important to them. If you are feeling lost or unsure which direction you want to move in, that is okay too! We can collaboratively explore and experiment to find a meaningful path forward.

I have twenty years of experience as a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I am a purveyor of hope. Clients need to learn about the therapeutic approaches to get there. I can provide the guidance and tools they need. I take pleasure in working with clients to restore their hope and realize their goals, which will help them live a less stressful life.