I offer relational, psychodynamic, somatic informed psychotherapy.

Together we’ll talk about events and relationships in your life and begin to identify areas that might be contributing towards how you feel, or your situation. We all carry a set of beliefs & principles, that shape our experience of the world. Together we’ll work to understand what those beliefs are, and where they might originate.

Somatic therapy includes techniques to support your nervous system and bring mindful awareness to what is happening in your body.

Therapy is a special type of relationship, offering a chance to broaden the awareness of how you relate and interact with others, how you respond to things, your perceptions, and emotional triggers. With time, patterns of relating that occur in your everyday life will eventually emerge in therapy. We’ll use what’s happening in the relationship between us to understand you better.

It may seem strange at first, yet as the process unfolds, clients become more comfortable and confident in the process.

Its natural to feel a little anxious before a session. I recognize the vulnerability it takes to open up to someone new. I aim to create an environment of respectful curiosity. It can take time to build enough trust for you to feel safe enough to share more deeply, so we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you.

Together we’ll spend time exploring your reasons for seeking therapy and uncover more about the specific issues that you’re facing.

This is also a chance for you to experience, how it feels to talk to me, to spend time together and to get a sense of what it might be like if you choose to work with me.

We’ll also use this time to determine your needs around appointment times, fees, and any additional resources or referrals that might be appropriate. I offer the first session at a reduced rate and will provide you with a receipt afterwards.

Many insurance providers cover my services. Please check with your provider for ‘Registered Psychotherapist.’

I accept payment via e-transfer on the day of the appointment and will provide you with a receipt. You’ll need to submit your receipts directly to your insurance company.

In a world where we are used to having solutions at our fingertips. It makes sense to want instant relief from our pain. However meaningful change takes time & patience.

While we work towards feeling better, solutions may look a little different to what we might expect.

Some indicators that progress is being made in therapy include:

>An increased capacity for identifying and being with emotions

>The ability to be in secure relationships with self and others

>Processing and being mindful of difficult feelings

>Reduced shame, improved self-esteem

Working towards personal growth looks different for everyone. But what rings true universally, is that the processing of your feelings, experience, and story cannot be placed on a timeline.

Psychotherapy is most effective when sessions are held on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Many people choose to work with a therapist on a consistent, long-term basis to provide the support they need as they move through the ups and downs of everyday life.

Therapy is a place to find support for your emotional well-being, just as you would tend regularly to the rest of your healthcare needs.

Ultimately the goal is for you to feel confident and secure in your capacity to handle life’s challenges, and to trust in your own judgment.

In the traditional sense no. However i do encourage you to find ways to be more curious and mindful of your experiences in-between session.

Such as keeping a journal, or making more time for yourself to aid self-reflection. In more practical terms, we may explore different somatic techniques which you can choose to use at home.

Unlike manualized therapies such as CBT, relational therapy tends to happen more organically.

Therapy in itself is work, learning to hold ourselves accountable for our own journey is part of the process.

I live in Canada. I offer therapy via secure video, to clients across Ontario and BC.