Hi, are you a teen or young adult looking to get unstuck from past events or negative beliefs and grow into the person you want to be? I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) that helps individuals like you understand themselves and learn how to cope and heal from the past.
Human beings have an innate survival need to connect and belong. When we are hurt: physically or emotionally, we come up with ways to protect ourselves from ongoing pain. Unfortunately, many of the ways we protected ourselves from past trauma or hurt no longer serve us- they may actually keep us stuck. The trust and safety established in the therapeutic space provides a unique opportunity to explore these patterns and heal, while developing new coping strategies for your future.
My style of counselling is compassionate, collaborative and directive as I believe that growth and positive change comes from self reflection and courage to take steps out of your comfort zone. I am a big believer in the healing power of humour and it is not uncommon for us to share a laugh in a counselling session. I believe that all emotions are important and hold a safe therapeutic space for you to experience the wide range of your emotions.
My practice is trauma informed and grounded in somatic psychotherapy and attachment theory. I use an eclectic counselling approach to meet your individual needs including:
The Flash Technique (FT)
Somatic Mindfulness
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
