Individual Therapy
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During individual counselling, you may discover deeply held patterns in the way you cope with life's challenges, such as becoming anxious or withdrawing from others. As you begin to better understand yourself, learning why you react the way you do, it usually becomes easier to choose a different way of responding. Sessions can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or concentrated into a few hours or a full day. The goal is always to help you find the courage and confidence to make the changes you want in your life.
Anxiety
Anxiety can give us the feeling that we are not quite safe, even when we know there is no real danger. Our pounding hearts and sweaty palms may seem impossible to control, despite all the ways we try to cope. We may fear we are being judged, that everyone can see our nervousness and that we will never find a way to finally just relax. My goal is to help you develop skills towards feeling more calm and relaxed, to feel free to interact with others in a more joyful, trusting way.
Depression
Depression is a different kind of experience. We may no longer care what others think of us. We may feel numb or grief-stricken, rather than anxious. We often see ourselves and the world around us in a negative, hopeless manner. I work with structured exercises to support a step-by-step movement away from depression and into a brighter state of mind.
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Trauma and PTSD​
​The ongoing effects of past trauma can be deeply devastating. Physical, sexual or emotional abuse can leave us feeling that we are somehow broken. As we struggle to “get over” the experience, we may end up with further complications, such as anxiety, panic, depression, addiction and relationship problems.
My approach is based on the belief that we are not broken, only wounded. We can heal and learn to live with more freedom and confidence. With skill and patience, you can discover how to lessen your reactions to old wounds, even the most painful ones, and bring about a greater sense of calm and control in your life.​​​
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