Counselling in Madoc, ON. Find the Right Therapist.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I help clients navigate career challenges, grief, loss, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused, helping clients build resilience and move forward with confidence.

It takes courage to seek help, so I seek to build a working relationship built on trust and mutual respect: where you are supported and empowered to find your way forward. Are you ready to be equipped for the journey ahead?

I specialize in giving individual psychotherapy for the victims of trauma and narcissistic abuse. My scope of practice involves treating trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, child abuse, depression, anxiety, overcoming grief, and managing life problems/situations.

Dr. Van Blyderveen and the associates with New Leaf Psychology Centre are committed to providing a place where you and your family can feel comfortable and understood. Services are provided for a range of ages (children, youth and adults) and presenting difficulties.

Therapy with me is compassionate, honest, and goal-oriented. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, challenge unhelpful ways of thinking, and develop practical strategies that help you build a more confident, balanced, and fulfilling life.

When we can acknowledge our personal struggles as a normal part of life, we open ourselves up to a wealth of professionals who are eager to provide support and encouragement. As a committed and experienced counsellor, I would be honoured to support you in your journey.

Therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and at ease with the person you’re speaking to. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're unsure how to put your experience into words. I work with patience and curiosity, to help you find the words.

Here’s what I know personally and professionally… whatever challenge you are faced with, there are processes that can provide tangible and practical ways to support a return to a more balanced and grounded way of being in the world.

I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor with a focus on health, and a

**Accepting New Patients** Regardless how severe your presenting issue is, I promise to make our work accessible and fun for you.

Welcome! I am a compassionate and professional therapist experienced in treating a variety of mental health issues. I highly value the autonomy and uniqueness of each client and thus customize each course of therapy to my client's individual needs.

I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your challenges and goals. Together, we’ll work to uncover strengths, improve well-being, and create meaningful change so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Within a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space, I will hear your unique story. From there, you and I will build on ways that we can move towards what you want to achieve, how you want to feel, and who you want to be. Throughout this entire process, you are not alone.