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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 often a journey into the self, an exploration into the caverns of our mind, our emotions, and our experiences. We will engage jointly in a journey that does not travel in a pre-determined direction. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it's about honoring your unique narrative and creating a safe space to unpack your fears, hopes, dreams, and struggles. You'll gain self-awareness and practical strategies to create resilience and self-compassion.

Therapy with me is a space where you don’t need to have the right words or clear answers. We start with whatever’s bringing you in—whether it’s a specific struggle or a general feeling that something isn’t working—and we take it from there. This is a process of change, not a quick fix. Often, the issues we’re facing now are tied to experiences we’ve had before—sometimes in ways we haven’t fully recognized. Together, we’ll work to understand how your past and present connect, how certain patterns keep repeating, and where there might be room for something new.

Psychotherapy has been with humankind since our origins. However, about a century ago, psychologists tried to systematize and formalize psychotherapeutic interventions and, depending on their worldview and perspectives on human nature, they created various approaches that currently exceed 400, which can be confusing and misleading. A successful psychotherapy, regardless of the lenses and title, should acknowledge that every person has a unique mind and, as a result, a unique mental world. The therapist’s job is to help the client explore this world in a supportive environment. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

My approach combines Dialetical Behaviour Therapy; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy; Interpersonal and Emotion-Focussed Therapy. That said, I meet clients where they are and so, tailoring is always part of the process, which amounts to a therapeutic conversation. Compassion, non-judgement, validation and a willingness to sit with the discomfort and see and hear you is what I do best.

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.

Are you tired of feeling bad about yourself, comparing yourself to others and feeling 'less than' or not having the motivation to take good care of yourself? Do you find that your mind constantly drifts to things that have happened in the past or worries about what might happen in the future? Do you find that you've withdrawn from the activities you used to enjoy and are spending most of your time by yourself? I provide Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, which is a blend of mindfulness training and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). I provide compassionate care whereby I will help you deal with your issues with more skills and less fear/confusion. I would be honoured to work with you.

Human behaviour is incredibly complex. Each person has their own unique life experiences, some pleasurable and some emotionally and mentally stressful. Counselling and psychotherapy can be powerful tools for facilitating healing, fostering a deeper understanding of one's life experiences, and providing tools to better cope with life's challenges; especially when the treatment approach reflects the uniqueness of a person's life. I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adult men. Together, we develop the ideal treatment approach that best helps them achieve their therapeutic goals, equip them to better handle life’s setbacks and help them to live with a renewed sense of hope and optimism.

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, our clinicians 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 & couples along their wellness journey using various therapeutic modalities and supportive interventions. Book a free consultation today!

A depth approach that is "model free". I try to meet and understand my clients directly rather than seeing them through the lens of a psychotherapy model. This reflects my early training in chaplaincy where meeting the person was the primary focus and where learning to get yourself out of the way as fully as possible was the methodology

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

Therapy can provide a safe emotional space in which your experiences can be explored with the support of a therapist. Throughout my work with clients, I bring an authentic, compassionate, and curious presence and strive to help clients access their own inherent wisdom, strength, and resilience. I work with individuals, couples and families. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.

The associates at New Leaf Psychology Centre represent a broad range of experiences and expertise. Psychotherapy is offered for clients across the lifespan. Treatment approaches taken are evidence based yet personalized to you. Psychotherapy can be helpful for self-exploration (e.g. identity, anger, procrastination, career options), coping with life stressors (e.g. work, family, children, school, separation, grief), reducing worries, and improving mood.

My approach to psychotherapy is built on authenticity, compassion and collaboration. I take the time to foster a genuine connection in which both my clients and I can be ourselves. I offer a space in which clients feel heard, supported and not judged allowing them to feel safe to nurture positive growth. I promote a relationship that is founded in partnership allowing my clients to feel a sense of ownership over their treatment while also receiving support to foster change. My clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, learn the tools to navigate obstacles with confidence and create lasting change.

With over 30 years of experience—and a life shaped by nonlinear exploration, motherhood, music, and complexity—I humbly believe that I offer my clients psychotherapy that’s both skilled and deeply human. I do my best to meet you where you are, not where someone or society says you “should” be. I profoundly believe these words of wisdom from Jon Kabat-Zinn: "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you, no matter what is wrong." My clients would say that therapy with me is a blend of evidence-based tools with compassion and curiosity, a blend that helps you shift patterns, understand yourself more fully, and reconnect with what gives life meaning - for YOU.

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.

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.

Psychotherapy is a talk-based therapy in which folks can explore their concerns related to life challenges, stressors, mental health and well-being in a non-judgemental space. I believe that “individual” concerns go beyond the individual and are deeply connected to the way we interact with the world and others. As such, my approach to psychotherapy draws on systemic therapies that focus on broader sociocultural influences, intersections of identity and relational patterns. I value collaboration, authenticity and anti-oppressive practice in the therapeutic space. Contact me for a free consultation to determine if we would be a good fit.

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.

I provide a safe & non-judgmental environment for clients to open up on all issues, even deeply buried ones (from early childhood to present), so I can get a sense of the whole picture, ask the right questions, and come up with an effective treatment plan. I’ve successfully worked with many individuals & couples who others had given up on, since they weren’t able to go deep enough. This has allowed me to especially help people who are struggling with emotional or sexual trauma, incest, abuse, porn or sex addiction, sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues & taboos & fears which trap them in shame. I’ve also helped couples heal from deep wounds such as infidelity and build stronger relationships.

As a systems therapist, the biopsychosocial spiritual framework for wellness plays a role in the care that I provide. For holistic care of my clients, I consider the biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors that influence their well-being. Clients can expect a non-judgmental, collaborative environment where they can openly discuss their thoughts and feelings. I collaborate with clients to determine and establish goals for therapy and develop treatment plans. Through this process, clients gain insights into the issues they have presented in therapy and learn strategies for addressing them.

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.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey of self-discovery and growth. In our sessions, we'll work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, non-judgmental space. This process can help you gain insights into patterns that may be holding you back, develop new coping strategies, and work towards your personal goals. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and you've already taken an important step by considering therapy. Call today to begin the rest of your healing journey!

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.

Psychotherapy helps clients explore the past roots of the issues they are struggling with in order to make lasting changes. Unresolved issues from our childhood and the past can deeply impact our current lives. Past emotional injuries can be impacting our present in ways we are not always aware of. We provide a safe and supportive place to process past experiences in order to see lasting change.