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In my approach to psychotherapy, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness techniques, I tailor the therapeutic process to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. By fostering self-awareness, exploring patterns of thought and behaviour, and learning effective coping strategies, clients can gain insights, develop resilience, and cultivate positive changes in their lives. Together, we work collaboratively to navigate challenges, address underlying issues, and empower clients to achieve greater emotional well-being and fulfillment.

I embrace uniqueness and everyone's experiences ARE unique, they're ours. I approach each client with uniqueness and authenticity. I like to apply psychodynamic counselling and empowerment strategies to aid in better understanding our experiences and feelings while striving to build our voices and assert ourselves in the present and the future.

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.

Psychotherapy provides a confidential space for individuals to navigate a spectrum of challenges, from everyday stressors to complex issues. Therapists offer tools such as cognitive restructuring and mindfulness to manage daily stress effectively. For more significant problems like trauma or depression, psychotherapy provides structured support, helping clients explore underlying issues and develop coping strategies. Regardless of the scale, therapy offers insight, validation, and empowerment, fostering resilience and facilitating positive change in individuals' lives.

Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a form of evidence-based psychotherapy that is different from most therapies. Its purpose is to listen to what may be bothering you and focus on supporting you to verbally construct the differences you would hope to see instead. SFBT is a question-focused and change-oriented approach that guides you to view a challenge in your life from a different perspective. Its purpose is to inspire, create hope, and maintain your autonomy.

In my therapeutic practice, I offer a comprehensive range of psychotherapy services and counseling to support individuals in their journey towards improved mental and emotional well-being. With a client-centered approach, I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My therapeutic toolkit includes various evidence-based modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I work collaboratively with clients to address a diverse array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.

When you feel overwhelmed by your problems and unable to cope, you may benefit from psychotherapy. Psychotherapy I provide, helps with a range of different challenges: from depression, anxiety, phobias, bipolar and low self-esteem to addiction and family conflicts. In the process, you’ll learn how to cope with difficult situations in a more adaptive way, understand yourself better, your own goals and values, develop skills for improving relationships and overcome specific problems such as eating disorder, depression or phobias among others. I work from a variety of modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, narrative, solution focused, family therapy