About The Services
Overarching Philosophy
Counselling services are collaborative and relational and these concepts are the foundation of the approach. We believe that our own resiliency can help us to overcome current struggles. As a result, strengths-based and positive psychology practices are inherent to our philosophy. At the first meeting, we will work together to develop a counselling plan that is best for your unique circumstances.
Specific Approaches
A variety of evidenced based approaches will be used including person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, narrative, as well as dialectical behavioural therapy. Training has been received in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and EMDR therapy (EMDRIA approved training) and these can be offered as options to working through trauma-related impacts. This approach may be described as integrative in nature and provides flexibility to meet unique counselling needs. This includes understanding current struggles from a holistic perspective acknowledging cultural and gender diversity and other intersecting factors. It will be important to attend to therapeutic lifestyle factors to increase effectiveness and to support lasting change.
Areas of Practice
The current service provided includes working with adults struggling with diverse interpersonal, mental health, emotional and/or behavioural concerns. This includes difficulties related to relationships, interpersonal challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, adjustment, occupational and other stress-related problems.