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Online therapy for adults and couples in Victoria BC and throughout British Columbia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Individual Counselling<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Whatever you are struggling with, individual counselling therapy can help increase self-awareness, confront barriers that interfere with overall well-being, and uncover strengths you never knew you had.
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Depression & Anxiety<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Does it feel like you are carrying a weight that is too heavy for your heart to bear? Or that you are constantly trying to keep your head above water and there\u2019s no end in sight? Do you feel bad about yourself and you struggle to maintain positive relationships? Does it seem like your personal life is in shambles but just can\u2019t see your way to a better place? If you struggle with depression or anxiety (often it\u2019s both) individual counselling can help. It provides a safe space in which we can examine these deep personal issues, release this weight so you can reconnect to life in a positive way.
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Climate Anxiety & Social Justice Despair<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the big challenges we are facing in in world today? The climate crisis, the rise of fascism, the brutality of genocide to name a few. Do these big issues have you cycling back and forth from screaming with outrage to folding into despair? Does it seem that there is no longer hope for positive change?  If you are struggling to cope with these issues, you are not alone. I understand and I am with you in your outrage and in your desire to make the world a better place. Together we can figure out how to be in alignment with your values and in a place of inner peace. We can move from the exhausting cycles of reacting with rage then shutting down in despair to increasing our capacity to respond effectively to whatever challenges we are facing.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Grief and Loss<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If you\u2019re carrying the pain of a loss, whether it\u2019s the death of a loved one, loss associated with divorce or separation, or due to illness or disability, you don\u2019t have to hold it all on your own. Counselling therapy offers a gentle, supportive space where your experience is honored, your feelings are welcome, and healing can unfold at your own pace. I\u2019m here to listen, to understand, and to walk alongside you as you make sense of your loss and begin to learn how to live in the world as it is.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Caregiving
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If you\u2019re a family caregiver, you\u2019re carrying a lot\u2014often more than anyone else can see. You love your family member deeply, and being there for them matters to you, but balancing their needs with your own can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating. You don\u2019t have to figure it all out on your own. Counselling can offer you a space that\u2019s just for you\u2014where you can speak openly, be supported without judgment, and begin to find a healthy balance. I understand how complex and demanding this role can be because I\u2019ve been there too. And now I\u2019m here to walk alongside you as you care not only for your loved one, but for yourself as well.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Whatever you are struggling with, individual counselling therapy can help increase self-awareness, confront barriers that interfere with overall well being and uncover strengths you never knew you had. It can also help to increase positive feelings, self-esteem, courage and inner peace. These benefits often give rise to ripple effects that further enhance levels of life satisfaction, strengthened relationships and the ability to more effectively respond to difficult life circumstances.
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Couples Counselling<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Are you feeling lonely in your long-term committed relationship? Do you feel like your partner is no longer a partner but a room-mate? Has there been a betrayal in your relationship and you or your partner has broken an essential trust?<\/p>

With guidance from the highly respected Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Relational approach, we will examine the issues important to you, develop a better understanding of each other’s perspectives, learn healthier ways to resolve conflict and learn to rebuild trust.<\/p>

You and your partner can develop new ways of engaging and learn to enjoy a lifetime of love, support and companionship. You can transform your relationship into something strong, loving and beautiful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sometimes past trauma interferes with our present ability to live a balanced and fulfilling life. When this happens, we may decide to incorporate EMDR into our therapy sessions.<\/p>

EMDR is a safe, efficient, and highly effective trauma therapy. My particular approach is attachment-focused, very gentle and easy to incorporate into our sessions. Please let me know if you think EMDR might be right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Workshops<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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MBSP is an 8-session workshop that weaves the practice of mindfulness and the practice of character strengths together. MBSP teaches individuals to engage more deeply with life.<\/p>

This course teaches the basics of mindfulness and of character strengths, and offers advanced, practical ways to integrate the two. It presents a unique angle to living one’s best life, re-discovering happiness and achieving goals, finding deeper meaning and life engagement while coping with life’s challenges.<\/p>

We will integrate fun and interesting expressive art therapy activities and share positive practices with one another in this lovely 8-week group practice. Please let me know if this workshop is of interest to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t

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It takes courage to reach out. I offer a gentle, compassionate space where we can work together toward healing and meaningful change.
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