My Approach

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MY APPROACH IS COLLABORATIVE, WARM, AND DIRECT​

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I approach therapy from a belief that people are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process: people have skills, strength and wisdom, my job is to help them access and build on these inner resources. I strive to create an environment where people feel listened to, respected, safe, and motivated to take steps towards change. I believe that your therapist should “have your back”, while helping you push yourself to take those difficult steps towards making helpful change. Even in the most difficult situations, I bring creativity, humour and warmth to my work. 

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MY APPROACH CENTRES SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONTEXT

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I work from a social justice and anti-oppressive framework. This means I believe that naming the societal factors that contribute to mental health difficulties and identifying the ways that these get internalized into our psyche can provide a powerful tool for healing.

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MY APPROACH IS RESPONSIVE AND INTEGRATIVE

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My approach to therapy is flexible and responsive to the needs of my clients. Over the years I have developed competence in a number of evidence-based therapy approaches; this means I am able to offer a tailored approach to each client based on their needs and preferences.

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The main models of therapy that I am trained in and use in my work are:

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• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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• Attachment-focused family therapy

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• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)​

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• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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You can read more about these therapy models in the section "Tools that I use"​.

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If you have any questions about my approach, please feel free to ask.