Therapists in Stratford, PE

I am currently accepting new clients for in person and telehealth sessions. I work from a person-centered lens, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and offering an empathetic ear; pointing out where you may not be living congruently between who you are and who you want to be, gently encouraging change or self acceptance. With me you will find a therapist whose style is gently challenging, balanced with a sense of humor, patience, and non-judgmental understanding.

Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart or stuck arguing over the same thing never feeling heard? Intimacy has dramatically decreased or beginning to. Maybe you just need maintenance for your relationship so it stays at the current level and helps to cement emotional connection and bonding or you'd like your relationship to go beyond surface level. Couples counselling is our specialty. We also focus on divorce, co-parenting, infidelity recovery as well as narcissism and break ups. For individual therapy we focus on: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, return to work (off work stress leave), life changes. Specializations and training in: grief and loss, CBT-I for insomnia, divorce recovery, mindfulness. I use a family systems approach to therapy, as well as am trained in: EFT, Narrative, CBT.

I work collaboratively and compassionately with clients towards their goals. I'm an expert in mental health and you're an expert in YOU, so let's work together toward what matters most to you.

In person sessions available - Have you noticed yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, sad or stuck? Perhaps you are going through changes in your life and are finding it difficult to cope. Maybe you feel like it's time to make a change. Reaching out for help can be hard, but know you are not alone. I provide a non-judgmental space so you can feel comfortable to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I strongly believe in meeting you where you are at, for some it's starting to talk about what has been getting in the way of living your best life, for others it is more active work towards making lasting changes.

Michelle supports people who have hit a crisis point in their lives to regain a sense of clarity and direction, so they can move forward in a way that supports how they want to be in the world. Personal crisis may show up as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, impact from unresolved trauma, difficulty grieving or making sense of loss, feeling a lack of purpose or meaning in life, or inability to make big life decisions.

I have had the privilege of working as a psychologist for over 20 years. I offer treatment to adults and older teens in the areas of health challenges, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and sexual health. I also specialize in working with individuals who work in high stress and complex work environments, such as first responders, physician, health care workers, and teachers, who have unique workplace stressors and work/life balance concerns.

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

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.

Accepting New Clients: We are a group of Island therapists. We typically work with busy professionals and their families, offering evening and weekend appointments remotely. You can choose a phone call, or a video for your sessions. We were an online counselling service before COVID, and we still are! We are Registered Social Workers, and Canadian Certified Counsellors, who happen to be educators/trainers as well. We work with children aged 4+, youth, individuals, couples, and families. All therapists have access to regular clinical supervision by a Ph.D. level Psychologist. We offer professional training as well!