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Psychotherapy is the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means, delivered through a therapeutic relationship based primarily on verbal or non-verbal communication.” Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. Registered Psychotherapists work with individuals, couples and families in individual and group settings. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behaviour and social

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 can be life-changing; you may need a few sessions or more in-depth work, but we will collaborate to meet your needs. There are many types of psychotherapy, all of which involve talking to someone you can confide in and trust to have your best interests at heart. I offer a person-centred approach to meet your unique needs and work with you on your best strategy for meeting life’s challenges.

Psychotherapy provides a transformative journey towards gaining perspective, insight, and self-awareness, equipping you with the skills and tools for comprehensive well-being—physically, mentally, and spiritually. At Atlas Therapy, our commitment extends to continually enhancing our expertise through new training and innovative approaches, ensuring optimal support for our clients on their therapeutic journeys. The scientific validation of psychotherapy attests to its efficacy in addressing diverse issues. Nevertheless, our ultimate objective at Atlas is to empower our clients to navigate life's challenges long after our time together.

Sometimes we don't feel connected. Not only to our partners and family but to life in general. We feel like we are searching for some elusive ideal which we can neither explain or label, leaving us feeling like we are wandering in circles. Using a Jungian and Adlerian approach and dream analysis, I have found that people have been able to break free from the role of the nomad. This approach can require a much longer commitment from clients who are seeking a deeper epiphany about themselves and their lives.

I have received instruction in a variety of different types of therapy, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Positive Psychology, Psychoanalysis, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I draw from all of these when I work with my clients, finding what will work best for the individual to address the concerns that brought them to therapy.

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.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I value working with people to gain greater self awareness and gain greater freedom of choice. Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that explores and helps you to process your thoughts, feelings, attitudes and values about where you find yourself in life and where you want to go. It would be a honor to work with you.

Shauna is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO who uses psychological methods to address and mitigate mental health issues and troublesome behaviours, believes, attitudes, emotions and compulsions. Shauna has training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, compassion focussed therapy, narrative therapy, and family and couple therapy and more!

Psychotherapy with me is not about managing symptoms — it is about transformation. This work is for people who are not satisfied with simply adapting to life’s stressors but are ready to evolve. My approach is relational, cognitive-science-informed, and deeply existential. Together, we look beyond strategies and explore how your internal systems — emotional, relational, and cognitive — have been shaped by your history, your relationships, and your experiences. This is not passive work. It is an engaged process of rediscovering the self, reconnecting with vitality, and transforming the systems that create disconnection, burnout, and emotional stagnation.

There are several approaches to psychotherapy — including cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal and other kinds of talk therapy — that help individuals work through their problems. At Meristem, we utilize an eclectic approach to psychotherapy that incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles and theories in order to create the ideal treatment program to meet the specific needs of our clients. We encourage a collaborative approach that enhances the client/therapist relationship. We strive to model positive behaviours and an empathic atmosphere that builds trust and safety within the counselling relationship.

I provide a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance, tailoring treatment to individual needs. Through evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EFT, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches, I help clients gain self-awareness, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and foster personal growth. Clients can expect to experience increased self-acceptance, improved emotional well-being, and enhanced resilience, empowering them to overcome challenges, cultivate meaningful relationships, and live more fulfilling lives.

I am here to support you. My task is neither to “improve”, nor to “remake” you. I cannot replace you, I cannot act and live on behalf of you. However, I have been trained in the field of understanding how your mind is functioning and helping you to develop the skills to communicate. Together we can work on your issues and requests. We can explore your past and present to make connections. We will dig deeper to find roots of your beliefs and develop your inner resources so that you may flourish. When I see you feeling better, thinking clearly, acting efficiently, achieving more, I consider my task is accomplished.