Individual Therapy

Counselling

Everyone needs a helping hand now and again. Whether it is a shoulder to cry on or a point in the right direction, as human beings we are programmed to need others. However, that person may not always be available when you need them. When you are feeling alone and in need of an ear, therapy can help.

There are many reasons why you might want to seek therapy. For some it is dealing with past issues and traumas that keep surfacing and interfering with current life. For others it is dealing with a recent tragedy or trauma that is happening now. Having a safe place to talk and be able to express yourself unedited can illuminate the path you need to be on.

We live in a stressful and often fearful time. More and more, people are finding it hard to cope with not only their own lives, but with a fear mongering society. The rate of anxiety and depression among people has exploded. Sometimes medication can help, but the most effective treatment always involves psychotherapy as well. Using research-based effective therapies, I can help you deal with the thoughts and behaviours that get in the way of coping with life.

Parenting

Parenting brings up many issues for parents and children. Our children evoke in us many feelings and emotions that we were not prepared for and have trouble dealing with. No matter how perfect our children can be, there are times when they can evoke anger or sadness in us that we may have trouble expressing appropriately. Counselling to identify the source of the feelings and support in dealing with the underlying reasons can make the management of these normal emotions easier.

Working with young children can be very exhausting physically and emotionally. Sometimes having a supportive ear can help relieve some stress.

Parents are most effective and able to give their children what they need when they themselves feel "fuelled-up". Counselling for unresolved issues can free you up to be the parent you strive to be.

I'm here to help. For more information or to schedule a counselling appointment, please feel free to call or email me anytime.