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Psychotherapy or counselling is helpful to address whatever issues you may be facing in your life in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. At West Coast Counselling, we use your goals as a framework from which to build therapy around. We may use cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative or solution-focused therapy, to name a few, in which to help you manage your issues.

As a therapist who listens to understand I aim to enable you, to recognize both positive and negative feelings, and what triggers or situations can make you feel good, nervous, or depressed. This allows you to cope with difficulties in a more constructive way. I understand how discouraging emotional challenges can be. Using a variety of therapeutic modalities we will work together to put these challenges behind us.

As a therapist, I work with individual adults and with couples to heal emotional wounds, both within the individual and within the couple. I create a feeling of safety where you can recover from the past, and develop a strong, clear sense of yourself as a worthy individual, as well as creating a relationship in which you are able to maximize your potential, both as a human being, and as a couple. I have specialized training in both trauma, and couples therapy, both of which help me to help you.

My approach to psychotherapy involves understanding my clients by using a client-centred lens, while also taking on a systems approach to understand the bigger picture. I am informed by Attachment Theory, as well as Emotion-Focused Therapy, and use this to help clients gain a deeper understanding of where they came from and how it is showing up in their current situation. I believe having a level of understanding such as this, leaves clients feeling more connected to themselves and empowered to move forward.

Counselling is my life's work. I am in love with learning and do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. My first priority is to establish a good relationship with my client(s), to listen and create a safe space for them. I use my instincts, my years of experience and wisdom to customize treatment for each of my clients. I respect the wisdom of each person and believe that counselling can be a collaborative process between therapist and client. I am there to support, encourage, listen with compassion and to guide clients to find their own direction and empowerment. I also teach specific skills for communication, managing depression and anxiety and trauma symptoms.

Psychotherapy is a unique type of therapy that I use that goes to a deeper level of understanding as to what an individual is going through. It can be a useful tool in therapy when one does not understand at times why they are anxious, depressed, overeat, drink or do drugs, or struggle in interpersonal relationships. I use psychotherapy as a way to connect the mind, body and emotional impact of whatever clients are struggling with as a way to promote insight into their struggles and to provide relief through this mind, body, emotional understanding. This also acts as a venue to create a deeper and more meaningful relationship with one's self.

My approach is simple. You talk, I listen. Together we will discover the narrative of your life, the themes that tie together your experiences and create the filter through which you see the world and everyone in it. If we use the analogy of physical therapy, we realize that the brain, like any other injured limb or joint, requires proper care and stretching, followed by a strengthening program, in order to fully heal.

Fay, using solution based approaches, provides a non-judgmental, and safe place for you to discuss your concerns about your relationships, your mental health, your family, your work and career issues. You will benefit by having more clarity regarding your options, skills to reduce negative emotions and to communicate better, a list of things that you can to feel better or to achieve your goal, and/or an understanding of why and how this situation has come into your life. Over 15 years of experience working with individuals to better themselves, their relationships, and their situations can be at your disposal in therapy with Fay.

My counselling approach always begins with building a trusting working relationship. I believe in being genuine, open-minded, non-judgmental and empathic. I understand that it takes courage to reach out for help. By doing so, you are half way there! My goal as a Counsellor is to begin working with clients where they presently are in their lives, listening to their life stories and processing with them any trauma or stress they might have experienced. Moving forward from there, we address current issues and work together to outline what clients want to change. Both intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties are addressed. I am open to using a variety of different therapeutic approaches.

Absence of illness does not imply the presence of wellness. As a doctoral-level Registered Psychologist, my priority is not simply to reduce the presenting problem but to help clients flourish and live lives that are more authentic and congruent with their values and commitments. To do this, I employ an integration of cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapeutic principles. I see my job as creating the scaffolding needed to live an effective and purposeful life, and my goal as eventually dismantling the scaffolding to reveal an unencumbered and autonomous individual.

Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool to help you grow in self-awareness, notice patterns in your life and help you heal. Just like when you watch a chess game from the outside, you can notice things about the game in a way that you cannot see when you are in a game, in the same way, psychotherapy can be extremely helpful in helping you to see yourself with more clarity and that clarity will result in a more fulfilled, intentional life.

My approach to psychotherapy offers a safe and welcoming space to find support and gain fresh perspective on your life. I tailor our sessions to fit your unique needs and work collaboratively with you as an ally for the change you want to make in your life. Together we will create and put into action a plan to help you work through the blocks in your life. My desire is to help you move towards living a life that is more in line with how you want to be with yourself, in your relationships, and with the world around you.

A major focus for me is the body-mind relationship and attuning to the wisdom within the person. Besides "talk therapy", I often incorporate tools such as dreamwork and creative expression. Having over twenty years experience as a psychotherapist and having been an instructor of counsellors for many years as well, I am familiar with all of the major approaches to psychotherapy and am therefore able to work with each client according to their individual needs. For those exploring spiritual issues such as meaning, direction, and deeper connection, I bring my training in Interfaith Spiritual Guidance and many years exploring Jungian psychology.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

Psychotherapy is a broad term that includes counselling, mental health, and therapy. My approach to psychotherapy is geared toward the specific needs of each client. Not one approach works for everyone and so I don't try to help all my clients with one type of therapy. Instead, I do an initial assessment on the phone and then at the first session and then base my treatment approach from the information gained. I also ensure that I check-in with my client as we continue our work to ensure the approaches being used are proving helpful and adjust accordingly to their input and as more information is provided.

When you are struggling it can feel like an isolating experience. Talk therapy can help in that understanding that you are not alone. Through a non-judgemental, client-driven approach counselling should feel like a weight is being lifted off your shoulders and that someone is sharing your burden. My approach is informed by Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and the Response Based Approach. I believe people are doing the best can and through these models, solutions can be found.

The experiential work in AEDP has deeply moved me. This therapeutic framework beautifully blends attachment theory and the attunement of the therapist and client to process together towards transformative experiences that are healing. This is dyadic work where the client and therapist create a connection that allows clients to go to deep places of emotional brokenness and begin to make repairs and make new meanings allowing clients to become unstuck and begin to feel relief.

I bring 16 years of experience to better help clients come to their own solutions to the struggles they face. Each client is unique, and needs a unique approach to their marriage, family or individual issues. To this end, I use an integrative, collaborative and effective approach using well researched approaches to better help clients achieve the results they want. The benefits that I can offer clients is helping you achieve more peace and happiness in your marriage, family or self. You may learn more effective ways to communicate and relate to people around you. By working together we can find the answers you seek. Contact me today to get the life you want.

As a registered therapist with seventeen years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples and families, I hold a positive, holistic and hopeful view of human nature and recovery. I work in a collaborative and supportive way which allows for clients to determine the goals they wish to accomplish, and to engage in the process of self-exploration in a safe and respectful environment. At the end of this process, clients do not only resolve the issues they wish to address in therapy, but are also equipped with a wider repertoire of strengths and capable to engage in life in more joyful and satisfying ways.

You may be wondering what counselling and psychotherapy looks like. Typically, I will spend some time, perhaps a session or two, getting to know you and your concern in some depth. Then together we decide on a goal and the best way for us to spend our time together. This may involve exploring thoughts, behaviours, and emotions, solving problems, working on skills, or making sense of past experiences. My hope is that, through our work together, you will feel clearer, more focused, and connected with your life and the people in it.

Life can be hard. Help is here for you. Challenges and problems are part of life. It's good to reach out for help. You are the expert in your life, in your goals, values and aspirations. I am here to provide tools, accountability, support, encouragement and help in revealing to you all your inner awesomeness. I have unwavering confidence in your capabilities and potential, even when you find it hard to see them. Together we create a place to step back and gain perspective, test ideas, create solutions and move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and connected.

As a psychotherapist, I offer a safe and warm environment to explore your concerns with non judgmental approach. The work will inspire empowering conversations which will foster resiliency and change. The results of counselling can be an overall sense of strength and well being. My counselling style takes into account each persons unique needs, goals, and current challenges to develop lasting change.

It is my hope that through the process of exploring personal and relationship issues, clients will develop a greater self-awareness and understanding of their potential and capabilities. Clients will identify any limiting beliefs and thought patterns that may have blocked them from attaining goals in their personal relationships and/or professional lives. Clients will also address and work on any unhealed past experiences of emotional and/or physical trauma that may be negatively affecting their lives today. Clients will benefit from building effective communication skills to promote healthy relationships. It is my hope that clients will develop a loving acceptance of Self.

Sometimes it is necessary to take a journey into the past. So much of what our brain takes in, and accepts as truth, enters the brain subconsciously. Exploring past life experiencing and allowing oneself to fully chew them up (so they can be properly stored and not triggered at in opportune times), is often essential to moving on. This is often a particular issue with childhood trauma. Nothing is as rewarding as seeing one of my clients push through an unconscious block and be able to get on with their life again.

Psychotherapy -- also called talk therapy, therapy, or counselling -- is a process 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, such as starting a new career or going through a divorce. Most psychotherapy tends to focus on problem solving and is goal-oriented. At Wellness Centered Counselling you and your counsellor decide which specific changes you would like to make in your life. These goals will often be broken down into smaller attainable objectives and put into a formal treatment plan. Most psychotherapists today work on and focus on helping you to achieve those goals. This is done...(view profile to read more)