The ultimate aim of psychotherapy and cognitive behaviour therapy is to identify, understand and eliminate the emotional barriers that prevent us from achieving our full emotional, professional and relationship potential. The meaningful dialogue that takes place in psychotherapy and personal development coaching sessions transforms all who engage in it.
Psychotherapy services, cognitive behaviour therapy, coaching and the practice of mindfulness are at the heart of the services I offer. The process of psychotherapy and cognitive coaching is one of guided self-examination for the purpose of transforming the emotional, mental, physical, and interpersonal conditions which inhibit one's healthy functioning and sense of well-being. Mindfulness – paying attention in the present moment, non-judgmentally – helps each client to develop the capacity for responding to their life rather than reacting to it.
The conditions that are treated are clusters of emotional and behavioural symptoms (eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, depression and anxiety disorders, etc.) with varying degrees of severity. Clients’ symptoms are understood and reduced by exploring and getting to the root cause of their problems through various treatment approaches. These approaches help clients to lead more fulfilling and enriched lives, free of their distressing emotional or behavioural symptoms.
As a highly-qualified, experienced professional, I offer traditional and non-traditional psychotherapy - assessing and treating a variety of mental, emotional, psychological, and nervous system problems and disorders with the use of an informed and humanistic perspective in treating the whole human being.
Mindfulness and PsychotherapyThrough the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy, I help clients to cultivate a non-judgemental stance to their emotions, thoughts and feelings while exploring and resolving underlying issues. Treatment approaches integrate psychodynamic and cognitive psychotherapy with mindfulness practices, creating a powerful synergy and allowing for direct attention to symptom relief.
Psychodynamic PsychotherapyPsychodynamic psychotherapy, also referred to as insight-oriented or depth therapy, is an approach in which client and therapist work together to explore and resolve the underlying and often unconscious issues, which create difficulties in their lives. Because this approach focuses on the recognition and resolution of the root causes of clients' problems, it is a powerful method for facilitating true and lasting change.
Telephone TherapyLately it has become increasingly more difficult to fit everything into a day's schedule. To meet the needs of people who are unable to go to a therapist's office, I offer telephone therapy sessions.
Why Seek PsychotherapyBeing in good health means more than feeling physically well; it also means feeling mentally well. Today we are more aware of how our mental and physical health affect each other. Setting aside time to focus on mental health is important -- to you and those who care about you. By practicing mind and body fitness, you can nurture your mind, body and spirit in a positive and enjoyable way.
