Areas of Practice
Women’s Issues
Much of my work has focused on women and older girls from age 16 through to seniors. In therapy, we work toward developing a more positive and realistic sense of self. This includes understanding the impact of societal expectations, family demands, as well as past experiences, identifying unhelpful patterns, and creating space for change in how you relate to yourself and others.
My approach draws from cognitive behavioural, attachment-based, feminist and humanist perspectives, with a focus on supporting women in developing a stronger, more balanced sense of self.
A large part of my practice involves working with individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression.
My approach focuses on helping clients become more aware of their automatic thought patterns and the emotional impact of those thoughts. Through this process, we begin to explore alternative ways of thinking and responding, while gradually experimenting with healthier behaviours. Where appropriate, I also work in collaboration with physicians who are supporting the medical aspects of care.
Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression)
Family of Origin Issues
Many of the difficulties people experience in adulthood are influenced by earlier relationship experiences.
Our early environments shape how we understand ourselves, how we relate to others, and what we expect from relationships. Experiences such as neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or the absence of a secure attachment can have lasting effects.
Therapy provides a space to examine these patterns in a thoughtful and supportive way. Together, we explore how these earlier experiences may be influencing current relationships and beliefs, and begin to challenge patterns that may no longer be helpful.
This work often leads to a clearer understanding of oneself and the possibility of responding differently in relationships.
Anger Management and Abuse
I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anger, as well as those who have been affected by emotional or physical abuse.
Anger is often connected to underlying thoughts, fears, and past experiences. In therapy, we focus on increasing awareness of these patterns and developing a greater sense of choice in how one responds.
For those who have experienced abuse, the impact can be significant, often shaping expectations in relationships and beliefs about oneself. Part of the work involves identifying and challenging these internalized messages, and developing a more accurate and supportive understanding of oneself.
This process can help establish healthier expectations for relationships and support more constructive ways of responding to difficult situations.
Therapeutic Approach
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My work is informed by several established therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Rather than applying a fixed structure, I adapt my approach to the individual. We begin with where you are and what you are experiencing, and work at a pace that feels manageable.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on increasing awareness of thought patterns and understanding how these thoughts influence emotional responses and behaviour.
Through this process, clients begin to recognize automatic patterns of thinking and explore more realistic and supportive ways of responding.
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Attachment-based work focuses on understanding how early relationships have shaped the way we relate to ourselves and others.
By exploring these patterns, clients often gain insight into current relationship dynamics and begin to develop more secure and balanced ways of connecting.
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Emotion-Focused Therapy helps clients better understand and process their emotional experiences.
This approach supports individuals in identifying underlying emotions, making sense of them, and responding in ways that feel more aligned with their needs and values.
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Mindfulness-based approaches focus on increasing awareness of thoughts and emotional reactions in the present moment.
This awareness allows clients to step back from focusing on a painful past or worrying about an uncertain future.