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Licensed through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, I offer psychotherapy to youth 14+ and adults. My approach is always centered on working with clients in a way that is empowering and based on leveraging the inner wisdom in each person. I have many strategies and options to offer, but clients are the experts in what will and won't work for them. When individuals complete therapy, my goal is for them to say "I worked hard and achieved the results I wanted to achieve - I can do this!" rather than "Tory helped me how to feel better".

My approach to psychotherapy is to use evidence-based techniques built upon a humanistic foundation and is tailored to each individual and may draw upon a variety of theoretical orientations. While the environment will be safe, it will also be a challenge as it will provide the platform from which you can explore yourself, your challenges and resources to foster personal growth. This is done through insight and awareness into your unique personal experience. Together, we will navigate your inner landscape to try and understand what is working and not working for you and how your values align with your actions and relationships.

The foundation of therapy is a trusting and supportive relationship where people can feel safe to explore themselves and the world around them. Each person comes to therapy with a unique story and as a therapist, I believe in providing a treatment experience that is as unique as the individual themselves. I provide therapy using a strengths-based and collaborative lens and foster healing through connection and empowerment. Book a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Do you feel like you need to make a change in your life, but can’t seem to find a way forward? Psychotherapy and counselling can help individuals gain self-awareness and the personal growth process. Seeking psychotherapy can be an overwhelming task, so I want to use this opportunity to applaud, and you for taking the first to mental wellness.

My approach to psychotherapy is founded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but also blends other therapies. I will teach you the basics of the type of therapy that is most relevant to your problem. We will then work to apply the therapy to your specific issue. We will practice the skills that are taught and you will be given work to do at home. You will then report back about how the strategies are being implemented at home to allow us to tweak the skills to have them work best for you! Ultimately, you will be much better at managing your own issues independently!

Beginning psychotherapy can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking, process. I commend you on taking this first step your journey, and I am here to walk alongside you and support you through it. Perhaps you are looking to process a newfound mental health diagnosis, emotions, your relationship, or your past experiences. As a therapist, I am here to support you in better understanding what is bringing you here and finding a pathway to navigating it that best suits you. My wish is that you leave our sessions feeling heard, supported, and more empowered. Connect with me today for a free consultation to begin your journey.

Psychotherapy is a talk therapy with proven research and evidence-based interventions. It is a confidential and safe space where clients can explore different aspects of their emotional pain with an empathic counselor. As a Master Level psychotherapist, I have educational training and clinical experience in Family Systems and Psychoeducation. Combining these two methods gives me a comprehensive and in-depth awareness of assisting individuals, couples, and families through their growth journey. Through the initial assessment, I will help you establish goals for therapy that are practical and achievable. Psychotherapy is a safe space to explore your any challenges you are facing.

Psychotherapy can help you cope with difficult life circumstances, recover from mental health concerns and it encourages healing and personal growth. Drawing on a variety of psychotherapy modalities, we create a compassionate, non-judgmental and healing space for you to discover and develop your version of a happy and healthy life. Our psychotherapists work with a variety of issues, and help guide individuals, families and couples along their wellness journey using various therapeutic modalities and supportive interventions.

Our human experience can be unpredictable and challenging, and at times we may find ourselves feeling lost or overwhelmed. Together, let’s explore your unique circumstances and help you regain confidence in yourself and your abilities. I support individuals on their journey toward building greater resilience and creating positive change in their lives. I uphold a compassionate and non-judgemental space, valuing empathy, authenticity, and genuine connection. It has been my great privilege to work with courageous individuals as they confront depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping skills, grief, and more.

Psychotherapy is ideally a safe place for clients to begin unpacking their issues to begin looking forward towards their best hopes. While it can certainly be challenging and intimidating, my goal is to help clients embrace the discomfort in exploring these tough issues to ideally imagine a better future to ultimately pursue. While my practice can center around resolution of goals, I also believe some people just need a trained clinician to talk to in a less goal-oriented formal matter.

My approach to counselling is attachment based and trauma informed. I have extensive training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the gold standard in couple's therapy, which I apply in my work with couples, families, and individuals. During our sessions I take an engaged and active role in the process, focused on helping you to identify the areas where you may be stuck and working with you to make changes aligned with your goals.

For over 25 years I have been working with individuals and couples to help them with their particular issues and problems so that they may achieve emotional health as well as relationship and career goals. Each client has a unique situation and set of issues, be it anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, grief, personal growth, relationship issues, aging, illness, etc ; each problem has a unique set of tools and strategies to select for its solution. Together we will meet and identify the problem(s); I will propose a treatment plan and together we will discuss the plan as well as determine whether the match between therapist and client is a solid one in order to move forward.

If you are looking for medication and talk therapy to help with issues, you’ll want to see a Psychiatrist. If you want a diagnosis of particular symptoms of the way you are thinking or behaving and talk therapy, you’ll want to see a Psychologist. A Psychotherapist is an individual who is can offer talk therapy, is licensed and regulated, uses therapies, but does not use any labeling of any kind.

At Sandra Forbes, Relationship Solutions we look at the underlying needs we all have. The extent to which you have been shown love, been able to rely on people and have experienced the joy of working side by side with others will impact how you relate in your life today. Hurt and breaches of trust can get in your way. They can reduce your ability to achieve your goals. With your goals in mind, we examine and change the impact of root issues. With new insights and the experience of a caring, supportive, experienced and effective listener you can move closer to achieving your goals.

Psychotherapy can be of benefit to those struggling with personal, couple or family issues which interfere with their ability to live life as fully and successfully as they wish to. Through psychotherapy Sarah can assist you in exploring and understanding the root causes/issues behind your symptoms and can provide you with both skills and insights which can result in improvements emotionally and in your relationships. This process does not have to involve years of therapy but through relatively brief approaches Sarah can assist you to resolve many issues that impact your life so that they no longer prevent you from enjoying your life to the fullest. Contact Sarah to discuss how she can help

The approaches I use when it comes to individual psychotherapy are those of cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy. These approaches, allow for a better understanding of the influence that our emotions, thoughts and behaviours have on our day-to-day life. As for couples therapy, I use the Gottman Method and systemic therapy. The focus is on the relationship of the couple and how family can influence the dynamics of the relationship.

As a clinician, I have a strong knowledge-base and experience in using evidence-based psychotherapy techniques. I use a number of different psychotherapy modalities including cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR therapy, and Adlerian psychology. By working with clients using psychotherapeutic techniques, clients gain the skills such as cognitive restructuring, to create lasting, concrete, positive changes in their lives.

Psychotherapy is the essence of my practice. Using the modalities of psychotherapy, I aim to help individuals, families and couples live a more content life, making changes to their lives that help them live more content and productive lives. Psychotherapy can help you understand yourself, your behaviour, and your relationships better, enabling you to live your life aware of your strengths, blindspots and goals and how to achieve them.

I define psychotherapy as a valuable relationship where one can experience safety, support and quality, professional care. I offer an eclectic style of counselling utilizing a variety of models and techniques tailored to the specific needs and personality of the individual. My philosophy for counselling and personal moral framework are based upon the Word of God. I pray and depend upon the Holy Spirit for His wisdom and leadership throughout the therapy process.

I work with professionals, therapists, executives, and healthcare specialists who have successful careers on paper but still feel unfulfilled in their personal and professional lives and their relationships. You may feel stressed, exhausted, or like you are just going through the motions of your life. Moreover, the pandemic may have played a role in driving you to re-evaluate your priorities. Anxiety, depression, or feelings of overwhelm may be at play and you may feel like you want a safe space to assess how you got to where you are today. I will work with you to explore your current relationships, family-of-origin issues, and support you in working through grief, loss, anxiety, or trauma.

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.

Psychological treatment involves a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of current psychological symptoms, and psychotherapy that addresses the root causes of a specific psychological disorder. Research affirms that individuals do improve as a result of psychotherapy, particularly when they are committed to the process. In an initial session, your mental health professional will work with you in a collaborative fashion to identify treatment goals. He or she will also collect basic demographic data, obtain your consent to the treatment you are to receive, and inquire as to any questions you may have about the course of treatment that has been discussed.

In life, we go through experiences that are very hard to talk about. We may not fully understand what happened to us or how to deal with it, or even express it. Therapy is a place to sort it out. It’s a space to increase understanding and grow skills and strength. It’s also an opportunity to make a connection to another human being and, through it, begin healing from the wounds that life has given us. I would like to be here for you on this inner journey and support you as you recover. I have dedicated my life to my own journey and helping others as well over the past 16 years. I encourage you to reach out and unburden yourself by sharing your story with someone who understands.

As a Registered Psychotherapist part of what I offer is psychotherapy which is a further in-depth exploration of issues that are bothering you. Together, we will explore the origins and roots of these issues to better understand how your past has impacted you and how it is perhaps continuing to impact you today. From there, we will collaboratively work on a plan to determine how to use that information in order to allow you to work through your current challenges.

As a psychotherapist I have long experienced that it is precisely through the process of verbalizing thoughts that my clients are able to gain a clear sense of their reality--words clarify the vagueness of ideas. And once a reality is expressed, then a client can move toward acceptance of that reality and toward understanding of how to shape that reality in a way that best meets their needs and aspirations. Please visit www.newhorizonscounselling.com and Psychotherapy.