Somatic Therapists in Gatineau, QC

Hi, I'm Kim. I have worked with people across the age span, individually and in families, for the past few decades. I am currently working with people who are interested in finding ways to better cope with strong emotions, complex trauma, mood disorders and building stronger connections in their relationships. I have a long history of working with children, teenagers and young adults in particular and am often described as conversational, humorous and creative in my approach. I believe in being transparent, flexible, nonjudgmental and creating safe spaces where people feel heard and connected.

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (H. Keller) is a statement which motivates me to be versatile and adaptive so I may best meet my client's needs in an integrated practice, to facilitate empowerment and holistic well-being. I utilize strength-based, somatic, creative and expressive modes of therapy tailored to suit the unique needs of individuals from various walks of life.

Accepting new clients! Dear life-giver, you have been endowed with a great ability, the ability to bring life through time. While this can bring great joy, it can also be the cause of loss, guilt, shame and overwhelm. From termination of pregnancy, miscarriage, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety and depression, I am here to support you so that you can start feeling uplifted, at peace and simply well. Life-giving is hard! You deserve to find empowerment and joy within it.

Welcoming new clients in May. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and feel seen. If you've noticed that you have trouble understanding your reactions and your emotions, or you find it difficult navigating relationships, I can help. I offer support to those who struggle with anxiety, low moods, emotional dysregulation and trauma. My approach is always trauma-informed and person-centered. I also work from an attachment lens and can support you in understanding your current patterns and in forging new ones with yourself and others. I would be honoured to support you as your enter into your healing journey.

When you’ve had a falling out with a parent, a child, a partner, or a friend, or are grappling with a past struggle or loss, it can feel overwhelming - like you’re tumbling into a deep hole, with no way out. But you’re not alone. I’d be honoured to brave the dark alongside, and help you on your climb back up and into the sun. I’m a heart-centred, systems-oriented Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges, particularly during the pivotal perinatal life stages.

Are you ready to dive deep into your emotions and form authentic connections? Have life events left a lasting impact on your daily life? Remember, you’re never alone in this journey. I firmly believe in our innate ability to overcome challenges, and sometimes, a little support can make all the difference. That’s where psychotherapy comes in.

Bilingual Clinic - EMDR therapist - Bonjour, je suis Annick, thérapeute en santé mentale, thérapeute EMDR, membre de l'Association canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie (ACCP) et membre de du Regroupement des intervenants et thérapeutes en médecine alternative et complémentaire (RITMA). Mes études à la maîtrise en psychoéducation me permettront de vous accompagner et vous aider surmonter les moments les plus difficiles de votre vie. Mon but premier est de vous aider à affronter les défis de tous les jours et trouver des nouvelles voies et des stratégies d’adaptation saines à intégrer dans votre quotidien.

I offer individual therapy to adults and bring a diverse, multicultural life experience to my therapeutic perspective. I will provide a safe environment from which you can explore yourself, your challenges and your resources in order that you may gain insight and awareness into your unique human experience.

PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS REFERRED DIRECTLY BY FERTILITY CLINICS. Infertility and Reproductive Health Counselling is a central focus for my practice: Individuals and couples facing the stresses of infertility and its treatments, loss, grief, difficult decision-making, etc. I provide the mandatory counselling assessment sessions required by law preceding infertility treatments. My counselling style is collaborative and in every situation, we focus on building hope, courage and resilience in the face of challenges and loss.

I provide counselling to clients living in the greater Kingston area to live happier, more satisfying lives. I work with people who are experiencing a variety of life circumstances including anxiety, depression, addiction, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, family issues, behaviour disorders, and trauma.

Our main goal as a practice is to work with adults to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. We focus on helping clients discover self-understanding, self-awareness, and self-compassion, and then transforming this insight into meaningful and lasting change. We integrate several evidence-based modalities into our work with clients, though this is always grounded in authenticity and collaboration, leaving space for the client's uniqueness and individuality. Our clinic values inclusivity and equity, and we enjoy working with clients from all walks of life; no matter what, you are welcome, valued, and appreciated here.

Welcome to Horizon.Nurse.Therapy. You've come to the right place! If you're navigating really exhausting life transitions right now, I know what you're going through. It sucks! But it doesn't have to stay that way. Whether it's coping with the end of a relationship, a career change, experiencing burnout, or dealing with the loss of a loved one, these circumstances often lead to feelings of anxiety and depression that are difficult to overcome by yourself.

I am client centred and prefer to work collaboratively, integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to the needs of my client. I am professionally qualified as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and a Creative Arts Therapist. In addition, I have advanced training in Mindfulness and Meditation, training in CBT and in Solution Focused therapy. I am currently training in EMDR.

Accepting new clients - Are you feeling weighed down and overwhelmed? Struggling with relationships, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, &/or stress? Seeking help can be daunting, but here, you'll find a compassionate, judgement free, & holistic approach tailored to your unique self. I offer a safe space for you to share, express emotions, & embark on a journey of healing & empowerment. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, trauma, or stress, explore your identity, process day-to-day events, or improve relationships/intimacy, I'm here to listen and walk alongside you.

The unexamined life creates more suffering not only for ourselves but for those around us. By examining it, we will see that life gets better, easier, more attuned. In turn, we feel better, which translates into greater decisions and an overall more skillful way of being. Due to life's constant fluctuations, we will find ourselves in periods where we hurt and may be overwhelmed by it. It is during these times where we may realize that we may have missed a manual on how to live and we may comprehend that "The Good Life" is not an instinct, but a learned skill.