Youth Counselling

Counselling and psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families on issues such as addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, adoption/attachment issues, and GLBTTQQI issues.

I approach the therapy process in a collaborative way, honouring the innate knowledge that each person holds within themselves to guide their own therapeutic process. I believe that a strong relationship between a therapist and a client is an essential foundation for enabling a person to comfortably explore past experiences, and begin to shift present patterns that are causing them difficulty. These patterns often serve a self-protective purpose in the beginning, but may cause a person difficulty or pain later in life, and can leave an individual feeling stuck and sometimes powerless to change. I view my role in this process as facilitator for therapeutic change—creating a safe and comfortable environment, where clients can become more aware of their inner needs and strengths, and eventually begin to feel more connected to themselves and others. I believe that when clients feel valued and respected, they can safely examine and come to understand the patterns in their life that may be preventing them from attaining their goals. I work with clients to support them to feel more empowered to make changes in their lives.