Individual Counselling Therapy

• ANXIETY: persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, muscle tension, perfectionism, stress, overwhelm, irritability, & difficulty sleeping

• DEPRESSION: depressed mood, lack of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, difficulty concentrating, & feelings of hopelessness about self and/or future.

• RELATIONSHIPS: constant conflicts or arguments, difficulty communicating, feelings of loneliness or isolation, trust issues, avoidance of important conversations, unhealthy boundaries, lack of intimacy, co-dependency, fear of abandonment, constant blame and criticism, loss of interest in relationship & emotional exhaustion.

• SELF-WORTH & SELF-ESTEEM: negative self talk or self doubt, fear of failure, lack of confidence, people pleasing, comparing self to others, difficulty accepting compliments, unhealthy boundaries, & feeling unworthy of love or success.

• EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION: frequent intense or big emotional responses (yelling, crying, withdrawing, etc.), mood swings, difficulty self-soothing, impulsivity, difficulty identifying or expressing emotions, emotional numbness or detachment, ruminating or overthinking, & overwhelm.​

Therapy can help you:

• improve your mood and emotional-well-being 

• reduce stress and anxiety

• develop healthy coping strategies

• increase your self-awareness and self-understanding 

• improve your ability to solve problems

• handle future problems with confidence - learn tools and techniques that you can apply to future situations 

• improve your relationships

• increase your self-esteem and confidence

• find clarity, direction, purpose, and meaning

My approach is compassionate and holistic, with a focus on strengths, contextual understanding (looking at the big picture), collaboration, and normalizing human experiences.

I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based theories, meaning we will likely spend some time:

• understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected;

• learning how to prevent your thoughts and feelings from controlling you—moving you from the passenger's seat back into the driver's seat;

• identifying and focusing on what matters most to you;

• developing self-awareness and new perspectives;

• learning skills for managing intense emotions, handling stress and distress, and building better relationships; and

• finding a balance between accepting yourself and working to change unhealthy habits.

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By integrating these approaches, we’ll work together to improve your mental health, build emotional resilience, and help you create a more balanced and fulfilling life.