Individual Counselling
For many people, taking the plunge and reaching out to a counsellor or psychotherapist can feel daunting. If you're feeling nervous about taking this first step, please know you're not alone. The initial session is a chance to explore the concerns you'd like to address in therapy. You’ll be met with a safe, supportive environment where you can express yourself openly, without fear of judgment. It’s also an opportunity for you to get a sense of whether I’m the right therapist for you.
A Secure and Safe Environment
Confidentiality is at the heart of individual therapy. As a therapist, I adhere to a strict code of ethics that protects your privacy and ensures all sessions remain confidential. This creates a space where you can speak freely and explore even the most sensitive or painful issues. The only exception to this confidentiality is if there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others—this will be fully explained during our first session.
What to Expect in Sessions
It often takes a few sessions to identify the unique challenges you're facing—challenges that can be difficult to manage alone. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship issues, or other mental health concerns, I will work collaboratively with you to overcome the obstacles impacting your emotional well-being.
Therapy is tailored to your individual needs, using approaches that help build self-compassion, self-worth, healthy decision-making, and the tools needed to reach your personal goals. As human beings, we all experience intense emotions at times, and it’s important to have coping strategies that support us when life becomes overwhelming.
Different Approaches
The word psychotherapy comes from the Greek words for "soul" and "healing"—a reminder that therapy is deeply personal and transformative. There are many different therapeutic modalities, each with their own strengths. I use an integrative approach, drawing from multiple methods to suit your specific needs, as no single type of therapy fits every situation.
For example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and effective forms of therapy. It focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. By identifying and changing negative thinking patterns, CBT can help promote healthier emotional responses and more constructive actions.
However, CBT may not be sufficient on its own—particularly for those who have experienced trauma or complex trauma, where deeper work is often required. In such cases, trauma-informed approaches such as Schema Therapy, Inner Child Work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) may be more suitable.
If you're experiencing high levels of stress, we might also incorporate stress-reduction techniques and coping strategies specifically tailored to you. These tools not only help you manage difficult emotions in the moment, but also build resilience and self-awareness for the long term.
Learning what works best for you empowers you to navigate both current and future challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
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