“Counselling/psychotherapy is the skilled and principled use of relationship to facilitate self-knowledge, emotional acceptance and growth, and the optimal development of personal resources.” - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
What does that mean?
It means that counselling/psychotherapy is a process undertaken by yourself and a skilled therapist in order to learn more about yourself, to expand your capacity to manage and understand emotions, and to grow and change according to your goals.
Therapy can mean a lot of different things for many different people. For me and the work that I do, it means using empathy, understanding, and exploration to create a safe, healing space. From there, I believe in working collaboratively to move towards a more fulfilled life — whatever that means for you.
I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy, meaning that I’m interested in figuring out what your goals are, and then finding what will best fit those goals. I welcome frequent check-ins and renegotiation.
my therapeutic values
The therapy space - I endeavour to make it comfortable and welcoming!
empathy, unconditional acceptance, and transparency
belief in the importance of attending to mind and body
belief in the importance of lived experience
continued learning and understanding of my own areas of growth
working within an intersectional, social justice framework
anti-racism and anti-colonialism
belief that weight is not a determinant of health AND that health is not a determinant of value
understanding of the ways in which mental health is impacted by society