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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.

Psychological freedom comes not from the lack of so called "negative" emotions, instead it comes from the ability to understand their source and use their strength appropriately. Challenges often come either from the denial of difficult emotions, or from allowing emotions too much control. Confusion or uncertainty around how to interpret our emotional self creates difficulties in our day-to-day lives, our relationships, our confidence. Let me show you how even extreme anxiety such as OCD or generalized anxiety, anger, jealousy, depression, and even PTSD symptoms can be managed through Emotion Focused Therapy.

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.

Psychotherapy offers a process in which you are able to develop healthier ways of being in the world. Often through difficult life events you develop beliefs and habitual ways of interacting with others that keep you stuck in old patterns. Psychotherapy enables you to transform physical and emotional blocks that hinder you. You can create healthier beliefs and behaviours that lead to happier and more joyful interactions with yourself and others.

My approach to psychotherapy is that change takes time. I work long term with most of my clients so that they may realize "real" change in their lives. Psychotherapy to me, is more than counseling. Counseling tends to focus on techniques and solutions; however, psychotherapy is a process of change. This process will the experienced with me in the room and also during the time between sessions. The commitment to the process of change is crucial for successful results.

Psychotherapy is an effective means for bringing significant life change. At Fresh Hope Counselling, we focus on psychotherapy which brings relief to difficult circumstances as quickly as possible. We have an action-oriented approach aimed at giving emotional and mental relief to a person, even if their life's situation doesn't change or is slow to change.

My approach to psychotherapy is based in the relationship that I develop with my clients. This means that I attune to feelings, practice authenticity and hold healthy and clear boundaries so that we can discover together the depth of pain you have been carrying. Once we can talk about it the answers start to flow a little at a time but soon hope begins to build and you will find that problems seem more manageable. All feelings are welcome in psychotherapy and learning to use our feelings helps us have better intuition and thus navigate our lives and relationships with more efficacy.

Psychotherapy is a unique process of self-discovery in which the client investigates, accepts and experiences the inner workings of his/her mind with the trained support and reassuring guidance of the therapist. This relationship is a unique, unconditional tool for growth. Using emotion as a catalyst, clients, with their own efforts, are able to heal their wounds and make fulfilling long lasting changes in their lives.

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.

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 a living balancing process that we do together. It can be about support as you go through something difficult. It can be about helping you find - or build - more skills and resources. It can be about understanding yourself better and making changes based on this understanding. As a therapist, I combine the science of general trends and tools, with the art of fitting them to your particular situation. My approach is evidence-based, and evidence says how you make sense of your life matters a lot. Therefore, I work with you to create a plan, together, that balances options based on scientific evidence with your situation, values, and beliefs.

Psychotherapy is focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal with the problems or issues within your life. It can also be a supportive process when going through a difficult period or under increased stress.. Psychotherapy is helpful whenever a person is struggling with a life, relationship or work issues or a specific mental health concern, and these issues or concerns are causing the individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few days. I use a combination of styles of therapy in my practice including, solution focused, dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Psychotherapy usually means longer more in depth treatment of issues. There is a an understanding that there is value in seeing a therapist on a regular basis as it give time for trust to develop and also allows the client the time to explore more deeply. It is also a recognition that somethings take longer to treat. One can meet weekly or bi-weekly or however frequently is appropriate. The practice of psychotherapy takes more skill and experience and usually means the therapist has had their own psychotherapy.