Counselling & Hypnotherapy Services....having worked as a college career counsellor for over 10 years, I understand the effects that life’s stresses can have on your self-confidence, your personal/professional relationships, your work performance and academic success. I believe in taking a holistic approach to helping you manage your professional & personal life and empowering you with the tools for self-management into the future. My counselling specialty is managing anxiety ... in particular, personal, work & academic related stresses. I incorporate talk therapy & if you prefer, hypnosis in our sessions if it will benefit you.

With graduate, post-graduate degrees, and over 30 years of clinical experience, I welcome Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families into my practice who are facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, addiction, chronic pain/illness, or stress from relationship conflicts. I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relapse Prevention Therapy, and Self-Care which are personalized to each client's unique age & circumstances, as well as a unique Couple's Program, and Deep Healing that addresses pain and utilizes strengths to repair. I use specific strategies to gain real results.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, human being, and author of BINGE CRAZY: A Psychotherapist's Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity and Recovery (2018), I view seeking help as a strength - requiring the courage and wisdom to reach your own truths. My practice, based in Gestalt therapy - a holistic, here and now approach encompassing any and all aspects of your life - includes other modalities to find what works best for you - from creative forms of expression to more structured methods. In Gestalt, you are the expert (on you) and I am the guide to help you explore what needs healing.

For singles struggling with commitment: I will help you get clear on what you're looking for in a partner, and what may be getting in your way. For couples: I help both partners understand how your individual stories led you to each other, and how your inevitable difficulties can become opportunities for growth.

I am an experienced therapist with 30 years of practise to draw upon. I will listen carefully as you describe the issues that you need support and help to sort out. Often, an increased understanding of the challenges that you face can be very helpful to move forward in your life. As well, learning some new skills to manage the issues and/or gaining a new perspective on the issues can be useful as well. I appreciate that it is not easy to embark on a therapy course so I make every effort to be supportive and understanding as we build a therapy relationship.

*Caseload full - Currently placing on waitlist* - Clients work on how to take care of their needs and wants with an understanding on messages they have given themselves since childhood. Clients who want to learn how to change the old script. Clients who struggle with addiction, anxiety and depression with a therapist who comes from an anti oppressive lens, trauma informed and solution focused.

I am a caring psychotherapist with a genuine enthusiasm for people to know inner wellness and personal freedom. My significant experience and training in different psychotherapy models have provided me confidence in treating various psychological, emotional and behavioral issues in individuals, couples and families. My approach is to provide meaningful and effective treatment in a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can find a support that is compassionate, informative and transformative.

Life is full of challenges both expected and unexpected. It is my goal to help you navigate a path through your current circumstances whatever they may be. Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us. It can be the loss of a loved one, an ability, a relationship, or a job. I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma. I have also worked to help young adults navigate transitions that are often a source of anxiety or depression.

Change can often be unwelcome, scary and uncomfortable, especially in these isolating times. In therapy, I offer a soft landing for these experiences, providing you with a non-judgmental space to be heard and the encouragement to face the things in your life that are no longer serving you.

I am committed to providing a multiculturally competent approach to quality psychotherapy and assessment. I have extensive experience in counselling and conducting psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents and adults.

We are all wired for growth and healing, and have a deep desire to be seen and known. Sometimes, what we encounter in life overwhelms us and we are unable to flourish, or even cope. Through the experience of feeling safe and supported, crisis and suffering provide opportunities to awaken extraordinary capacities within us that may otherwise remain inaccessible. Together we can address a variety of difficulties that may contribute to your sense of feeling overwhelmed, stuck and unable to move forward in life. Whatever challenges bring you here, I commit to supporting your inherent capacity to heal and to thrive.

It can be daunting when considering therapy for the first time, the second time or even the third time without a referral or guidance about who to work with or what kind of therapy to enroll in for a particular challenge a client is facing. I work from a person-centered approach that puts an emphasis on the fit of the therapeutic relationship. I believe that the success of the client’s therapeutic experience lies in the relationship between therapist and client--a collaborative interchange where the client is the expert of their life.

I am a registered Psychologist in private practice with over 20 years experience helping adults deal with stressful life situations. If you are ... - Going through a difficult life transition, such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, separation, mid-life crisis, aging parents, chronic illness, unemployment, or the loss of a dream; - Experiencing stress, anxiety, upset, or depression; - Trying to make important career plans; - Dealing with a relationship problem; or - Wanting to explore issues about meaning and fulfillment in your life ... I CAN HELP YOU.

I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.

I believe in an empathic, collaborative approach, so that you may always be part of the therapeutic process. Psychotherapy allows for a unique relationship, whereby the focus of attention is on understanding you. It provides an opportunity for openness, trust and honesty, often difficult in other interpersonal situations. It can help you to increase your resilience to life challenges and improve relationships. I use a range of therapy modalities according to the best fit for your needs and personality. Greater meaning in life can be achieved by longer term therapy, but also brief periods of therapy which are cumulative.

Having trouble seeing hope past your problems? Feel as if your mental health is preventing you from taking the first steps? Life can bring suffering, but you don't have to do it alone. I will journey with you towards wholeness. We will find a new vision which leads to concrete actions of your choosing. Life is worth living with hope, purpose, and meaning. I can guide you to success, positivity, and a purposeful life.

Relational psychotherapy can be an effective tool when grappling with: anxiety, care taking/giving tendencies, narcissistic and neglectful parenting, trauma, childhood and attachment issues (parent/child relationships), isolation, authenticity, divorce/separation, male emotionality and masculinity, meaninglessness, depression, shame, intergenerational trauma, identity, and existential angst. My practice is grounded in mindfulness and empathy and is informed by an attachment and neurobiological perspective. Additionally, my approach considers the wider social, political and economic context of your relational world.

You are struggling to keep it all together. Life's challenges keep you feeling overwhelmed, stuck and confused, like heavy boulders are in your way. Perhaps, something in your life isn’t working, and you want to know how to improve. You are smart, resilient and determined to make the changes needed to get the most out of your life. I am a firm believer that you hold the answers you are searching for. My expertise in psychotherapy allows me to shine a light on the parts of your life that have been ignored or forgotten. I will guide and support you in gaining clarity and self-awareness to facilitate the changes you are searching for.

Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.

I am an experienced Registered Psychotherapist, parent coach, Clinical Supervisor and safeTALK suicide prevention trainer. My passion is people and the focus of all my work is to help others feel well and move towards their personal goals. My clients are private individuals and RCMP, Veterans, Armed Forces personnel & Refugees My approach is founded on collaboration and respect. I'll work with you to develop a therapy plan based on your specific goals and needs. I also coach parents of teens/young adults and facilitate safeTALK training for companies and organizations. My therapy services are covered by most insurance benefits.