A Journey to Healing and Empowerment
My Personal Therapy Experience
What Informs my Therapeutic Approach
Guiding Your Journey: How I Can Help You Heal
Navigating Life's Complexities: Areas of Expertise
Emotional Challenges
- Depression and Anxiety: Tackling the shadows of despair and worry, guiding clients towards a more hopeful and less anxious life.
- Stress Management: Developing strategies to manage and reduce stress, enhancing overall well-being.
Relationship and Family Dynamics
- Family Issues and Parenting Challenges: Strengthening family relationships and addressing parenting difficulties.
- Relationship Issues: Offering guidance for couples and individuals facing relationship challenges.
Deep-Seated Emotional Concerns
- Unresolved Childhood Issues and Trauma: Uncovering and healing wounds from the past, enabling a liberated future.
- Health Challenges and Terminal Illness: Providing support and coping strategies for those facing health crises.
Personal Growth and Self-Realization
- Self-Worth and Empowerment: Fostering a journey towards self-acceptance and personal strength.
- Anger Management: Understanding and channeling anger in a healthy, constructive manner.
Loss and Transition
- Grief and Loss: Providing support through the pain of loss, facilitating a path to healing and acceptance.
- Life Transitions: Navigating the complexities of significant life changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, or aging.
Specialized Areas
- Infertility and Women’s Issues: Addressing the unique challenges faced by women, including the emotional aspects of infertility.
- Existential Crisis: Guiding clients through existential questions and concerns, helping find meaning and purpose.
- Shadow Work, Dream Work, Ancestral Work: Exploring deeper aspects of the psyche, dreams, and ancestral influences to foster self-awareness and growth.
Embarking on the Journey: What to Expect in Our Sessions
Often with healing, things can get harder before it gets better. It takes courage, persistence and work to make changes in how you show up for yourself, in relationships and in the world.
Consider the 1810 version of Humpty Dumpty:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
Threescore men and threescore more,
Cannot place Humpty Dumpty as he was before.
This simple rhyme gives us a metaphor for the process we go through in therapy. (Sometime we get to chose and sometimes we get pushed, but once you are) Once you are “off the wall” and surrender to the process you will experience shifts in how you feel, think and approach life. You will change. No one can do this for you, it is up to you to become who you will be. With practice, going through life altering challenges can become easier, even graceful.
Transforming Lives: The Benefits of Counselling
Counselling is a transformative process that offers numerous benefits, significantly impacting various aspects of your life. By engaging in this journey, you can expect to experience profound personal growth and improved well-being. Here are some of the key benefits:
Enhanced Self-Knowledge
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- Delve into a journey of self-discovery, uncovering your true values, desires, and goals.
- Gain a deeper understanding of your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Behavioral Change
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- Identify and alter unhelpful behavior patterns that hinder your personal and professional life.
- Develop new, constructive habits that align with your desired self-image and goals.
Healthier Relationships
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- Learn how to cultivate and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships.
- Enhance your communication skills and ability to understand and respond to others’ needs.
Boosted Self-Esteem and Confidence
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- Overcome self-doubt and build a stronger sense of self-worth.
- Empower yourself to face challenges with confidence and resilience.
Emotional Maturity
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- Achieve emotional maturity by understanding and managing your emotions effectively.
- Learn to respond to situations with emotional intelligence rather than reacting impulsively.
Healing from Trauma
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- Integrate and resolve past traumatic experiences through guided exploration and healing.
- Break free from the hold of past traumas and start living more fully in the present.
Increased Personal Agency
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- Enhance your ability to advocate for yourself in various aspects of life.
- Develop a stronger sense of agency, making choices that are true to your authentic self.
Overall Well-Being
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- Experience a holistic improvement in your sense of health and well-being.
- Enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling life, with a greater sense of peace and contentment.
Counselling is not just about addressing issues; it’s about unlocking your potential for a richer, more rewarding life. Whether you are dealing with specific challenges or seeking personal development, the journey through counselling can be one of the most rewarding steps you take towards achieving a sense of harmony and fulfillment.
I offer free 20min consultations to see if we are a good fit to work together.
What is the difference between a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a counsellor?
A psychologist has studied psychology to the master’s or doctoral level. They are registered with a college. They administer psychological assessments and provide diagnoses. They can also provide therapy but cannot prescribe medication.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in mental illness. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication. In the past, they provided therapy, however in BC they typically do not provide counselling.
A counsellor typically has master’s level education in psychology. They focus on providing therapeutic treatment that improves mental wellness using various psychological modalities, processes and approaches.
Fees
Individual
The session hour includes 5-10 minutes reserved at the end of the session for the completion of administrative tasks. Currently sessions are only available through video conference on Zoom.
1hr (50min session) $110
90min (80min session) $165
Couples/Families
90min (80min session) $165
Fees are payable at each counselling session or in advance. Cash, E-transfers and on-line payments (through my website or PayPal) are accepted. You will be provided with a receipt that includes my designation and registration number with ACCT. This can be kept for your records for income tax purposes.
Registered Counsellors are covered by some extended health plans. I can provide you with an invoice for your insurance provider.
Please contact your extended health care provider before to see if your plan provides coverage.
Kindly give 24 hours advance notice if you need to cancel or reschedule appointments. Full session fees will be charged for missed appointments and late cancellations.