I describe Psychotherapy as the process of examining and addressing the underlying causes of the problem. For example, someone with anxiety symptoms may find medications helpful, but they may be unaware of their beliefs that promote their anxiety. Psychotherapy is about addressing the presenting symptoms as well as the underlying issues. This process may include the examination of thoughts and beliefs, family of origin work, and repetitive patterns. Not all of my clients are interested in doing this deeper work, and I respect that. However, examining our problematic symptoms at a deeper level can provide a rich foundation for long lasting change.

Psychotherapy presents the opportunity to explore areas of our lives that have been left in the shadows. Wounds unhealed and unacknowledged at times can infect other aspects of our character through behaviour, thinking and emotions. I use creative visualization, relaxation and hypnosis to create a window through which to view ourselves and in the process gain clarity and understanding. Compassion, curiosity and creativity are the foundational pieces to my process of psychotherapy.

In psychotherapy a safe, professional, nonjudgemental, and caring environment is established to assist clients in change, healing, and the development of tools to respond to life's challenges and transitions in healthy and constructive way. In psychotherapy, I integrate a variety of approaches to help individuals work through issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, grief, marriage/relationship conflict/communication, and significant life transitions.

I envision psychotherapy as a growth process. I know the medical model well; I just don't center my therapeutic approach on treating diseases. I treat people. Rather than diagnose-treat-cure, my model is connect-interact-become. It's a personal growth model. The willingnesss to permit a professional to facilitate your personal growth is not a disease; it's an accomplishment.

As a Registered (Provisional) Psychologist, I will work along side you to support you in what you want to change about your life. Consider me a partner, coach, therapist, and collaborator as we work together to develop an understanding of the issues and challenges you face. I believe that change requires a road map so that we know the direction we are headed. Imagine taking a trip without a map or destination in mind. Once we have an idea or plan of where you want to be in your life, charting a course for change becomes a process of discussing alternative ways to get there. My client-centered approach adapts to the goals, needs, and learning preferences of clients.

Emma uses a client-centered approach in her work and deals only with areas clients want to change; she believes people are the experts in their own lives. She believes everyone's situation is unique and she explores all areas of life (genetic, relationships, culture, work) to better understand factors that also contribute to the issue(s). Emma is non-judgmental and works together with her clients to help them identify solutions and work towards their goals. She highlights the client's resilience and teaches additional coping skills so they can deal with issues and make changes that can bring personal growth and meaning to life. Emma works with individuals of all ages, couples, & families.

Psychotherapy is the ultimate blend of techniques, theories and treatment plans. We get to know you, we provide you with a wonderful support system as in our therapists, front desk staff and management. Then we make sure that we are able to offer you a wide variety of treatments options and ways to resolve your challenges. We work closely with each other therapists at the Centre, and often have a family therapist or a play therapist assist in treating a family. We have many different orientations represented at the clinic and can offer different perspectives.

As a psychologist Tammy is trained in several different modalities of therapy including but not limited to: Non-directive & directive play therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, divorce and separation counselling, behavior modification, art therapy, trauma treatment, psycho-eduction, parent training, filial play therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioural therapy, and person-centered counselling. Her therapeutic work is holistic and integrates the body, mind, and emotions.

Whether you are overwhelmed, lost, or struggle to make changes in your life - you have the ability to change, grow and move forward. Mallory's counselling techniques are derived from proven methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. Her holistic approach integrates all aspects of the person: physical, mental, and spiritual within their social and physical environment in a compassionate environment.

Psychotherapy also known to some as personal counselling, is an intended interpersonal relationship between a trained psychotherapist and their client. Psychotherapy is a talking therapy that aims and works at increasing the individual's sense of self-awareness. A psychotherapist may use a wide range of techniques geared to relationship building, exchange of ideas, communication and behaviour change with a view to improve the well-being of a client or improving group relationships (such as in family, friends, or even co-workers). At Loussa Counselling Centre we take a holistic approach to achieve individual wellness of the mind, body, and soul. Our approach is progressive, pure and natural.

By working with a supportive, non-judgemental psychologist who really listens to you, we can start to find solutions to the problems in your life. I provide support that is tailored to your individual needs, gathering comprehensive information about your life and work collaboratively with you to determine the best approach to use. We often check in to see if an approach is working and either strengthen it, or try something new - until a solution is found.

I practice integrative psychotherapy, combining both knowledge from psychological theory of change along side our increasing understanding of neuroscience and neurological process of thought, behavior, and emotions. Through combining the science of psychotherapy with neuroscience (neuropsychotherapy) we can find meaning for your experience and distress that is supported by existing evidence.

Psychotherapy includes a more long-term exploration into one's inner functioning, in order to make lasting change. While doing psychotherapy, I assist my clients to look into their inner life, which often includes looking back at family of origin issues or past relationships to learn how one has become who they are today, and then identifying areas where they would like to see change. We then work to shift these patterns of being to create a more fulfilling, peaceful life, with healthier choices.