Grief Therapists in M6G

As a psychotherapist, I learned that every client is unique, as such, I bring in different psychotherapy approaches and I tailor treatment according to my client's needs. This approach helps clients with; depression, stress, anxiety, grief and other emotional and psychological health issues.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Midwife. I use my experiences and training to support adults struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma, grief, perinatal related issues and parenting struggles.

I have worked in the field of mental health for 30 years. This includes more than 20 years of experience working with individuals in a private psychotherapy practice. Said simply, I believe the intention of psychotherapy is to help people feel better and feel better equipped to live well. These objectives are determined by each client, as they consider their own context, influences, hopes and goals. I try to approach each person and each psychotherapy with intellect, curiosity, creativity and respect.

At a time when many people feel more alone and less heard than ever, I warmly invite you to tell your story. I’m a Registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience, guiding and treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, loss, bereavement, grief, trauma, unwanted change, and relationship difficulties. What my clients often discover is that the stress and doubts weighing them down also help reveal their hidden and lost needs – the opening page of a new road map.

Most of us at some point in our lives need someone to talk to and someone to listen to us, someone that can provide us with a safe place to just be; a sanctuary that allows us to be with our feelings, to get in touch with our needs and our hearts. Whether it is relationship difficulties, job loss, illness, death of a loved one, addiction or mental health concerns that have brought you to my website; all these life transitions can tax our ability to cope in healthy ways leaving us stressed, sleepless and overwhelmed while the rest of our lives seemingly unravel.

I have over 20 years experience providing counselling to individuals and families engaging with a wide range of issues and concerns. I have experience with parenting and relationship issues, mid-life transitions such as menopause and career changes, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and addictions. My counselling practice is firmly rooted in a feminist anti-racist anti-oppressive framework. I consider the impacts of the social determinants of health on mental well-being and my practice emphasizes client choice, self-determination, and harm reduction.

At times we can feel weighed down by sadness, anxiety, shame, a harsh inner critic, or not feeling “good enough”. This can sometimes occur with difficulty with people pleasing, perfectionism, chronic worry, or unreasonably high self-standards. Are you a high performer, an artist, athlete, dancer (or former)? Has a life transition or loss left you feeling overwhelmed? I strive to help folks like you to build a more compassionate and loving self-relationship, to process difficult life experiences, and to learn more effective coping tools to manage anxiety, mood, and stress symptoms that can get in the way of living our lives.

Change is an inevitable part of life and, while it is natural and we change in ways we desire and appreciate, life can demand that we change in ways that seem difficult or even impossible. We hope to experience excitement, confidence, clarity and good fortune, but are met with disappointment, pain, confusion, and loss. Our ways of coping, while effective at times, can become insufficient at other times. We handle distressing beliefs and burdens by turning to internet surfing, food, alcohol and drug use, porn and other pleasurable yet distracting activities that keep unwanted feelings at bay.

You deserve to be happy...and you don't need to struggle alone. Stress, worry, sadness, restlessness, frustration, anger, loss, or loneliness can all feel overwhelming at times...but care, connection, treatment, healing, and empowerment are all within reach. Within psychotherapy... insight, understanding, self-awareness, tools for coping, better functioning, and new ways of relating or behaving are all part of the process of change that you may be hoping for. Whether it be unresolved issues from the past or present circumstances and challenges, a safe, respectful, accepting, patient, and encouraging therapeutic space can be surprisingly rewarding, and make more of a difference than expected.

I support people navigating challenges to have a more fulfilled life experience. Our conversations can accompany you through life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief, or when seeking to improve your general outlook and develop healthier, more functional personal habits.

Do you feel completely flooded by intense emotion? Do these emotions get in the way of life’s tasks? That, despite your best efforts, nothing seems to shake it? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed about stress, traumatic experiences, relationship troubles, and grief as well as loss. It can be hard to see the better days ahead. Therapy can help you heal, grow, and thrive. You can make tomorrow better than today. I am here to journey with you – you don’t have to do it alone.

If you feel lost, stuck, or like your world is crumbling around you, you are not alone. Most people experience this when facing significant life changes. An aching feeling and a deep sadness accompany lost hopes and dreams. Times like this call into question, "Who am I?" Your identity feels like it has been swallowed up by the days and years spent tending to life's demands. This makes trying to figure out your next steps both overwhelming and terrifying. You want to feel on solid ground again and for your life to have purpose, meaning, and genuine connections to others.

We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Anxiety, Depression, Cutting Self Harm, Trauma, Suicidal Ideations, Grief, Oppositional Defiant Disorders.

My practice is steeped in compassion, understanding, connection, and hope. With years of experience working with young adults, teens, adolescents, and families in the public mental health system I bring real-world therapeutic skills in supporting people of all ages to tackle some of life’s biggest challenges, such as family breakdown, self-harm, grief, and trauma. I collaborate with clients to build a vision of their future and self, uncovering and developing the pathways needed to build these visions into reality and live out their hopes and values behaviourally.

All stages of the parenting journey come with rewards and challenges. From fertility treatments to becoming a new parent, you might feel like you’re on a rollercoaster of emotions. You didn’t think it would be this hard and you’ve never felt so alone. Family members are stressing you out and you can’t shake the feeling that somehow you’re doing it all ‘wrong’. If you’re struggling with grief, loss, birth trauma, or defining yourself as a parent, counseling can help you start to feel like yourself again. With specialized training in perinatal mental health, I can offer you support wherever you are on your parenting journey.

I apply directive therapeutic strategies to help my clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. I primarily assist individuals and couples struggling with pregnancy loss and infertility. I also help members of the LGBTQ community build families using Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Another segment of my client base are individuals seeking help for anxiety, depression and/or low-self-esteem. In addition, I use my background in fitness and wellness to guide my clients looking to lose weight or improve their overall health.

I am a community psycho-spiritual therapist, grounded in my work in spiritual care and supported by the evidence-based modalities of DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, somatic therapy and EFT. I also am focused on politicizing therapy through the teachings of mad studies, addressing the social location of clients and how they are impacted by the loss of power in their lives that contributes to grief and anxiety. I bring in the wholeness of the human being through a holistic, decolonial, trauma-informed, anti-capitalist and client-centred approach.

It takes courage and insight to ask for help! If you are a student or international student who is frustrated, challenged with schedules and deadlines, maybe have learning disabilities, struggle with priorities, need help navigating school, educators, schedules, and relationships - I am here to help! I am an immigrant and worked with college/university students as a faculty, clinical educator, and program coordinator. Coaching, culturally sensitive, and using strength-based counseling coupled with CBT and mindfulness I can help to get passed the frustration, struggles, and how going to school can be done with ease and enjoyment!