Areas of Expertise
Counselling
Taking your first step to seek counselling requires courage. In the words of Brené Brown, "our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege," and this is a privilege that I do not take lightly. I look forward to the opportunity to come along side you wherever you are at on your journey.
Types of Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Mindfulness Based Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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CBT is an evidenced based treatment approach that helps people learn to identify and change negative or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behaviour and emotions.
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Why I Use CBT:
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CBT has been shown to be effective in treating anxiety disorders, depression, alcohol and drug use problems, marital p and severe mental illnesses.
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Focus
Some of the areas I have experience in include:
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​Romantic Relationships: communication, issues of trust, addiction, separation, gambling, divorce, healthy boundaries, control and abuse, attachment, infidelity, compromise, trust issues, control and abuse
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Individuals: grief, loss, stress, academic stress, anger, emotional regulation, anxiety, trust issues, depression, culture, race, and immigration, concurrent disorders, developmental disabilities, fitness, self-esteem, co-morbid disorders.
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Families: problems at school, academic stressors, structure and routine, parent child relationship issues.
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My Approach
My approach to counselling is a strength based, person centered and holistic and collaborative. I create a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for clients to share their story and be heard. Throughout my counselling session I support my clients by helping them to draw from their strengths, and develop self-compassion as they engage in the therapeutic process. My aim to explore the root cause to
During my session I draw from various evidence based treatment approach including: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
