about me
about me
My practice is rooted in the holistic integration of the science of human neuropsychology with the human art of counselling to help my clients process, understand and gain insight to their unique experiences, challenges and goals that they bring to their counselling journey.
My approach to counselling is rooted in human psychobiology- that we are each a whole interconnected system. Both challenges and solutions are found by working with the whole self, rather than focusing on singular parts, like the mind, at the expense of the others.
I work with a whole body approach to therapy because many major mental or emotional challenges like trauma, anxiety, or poor impulse control have deep roots in our nervous system that push symptoms onto our conscious mind. Conversely, painful life experiences like depression, neglect or dissociation impose painful costs onto one’s body: from poor sleep, to physical pain, to even wider effects like poor boundaries in relationships or effectively communicating your needs to another.
Because every human experience involves the physical, the emotional and mental, in our work together expect that we will explore and expand each part of your system and the role they may play in your current situation. This way I work to ensure that your therapy isn’t just removing symptoms, but properly identifying and healing the causes of your distress, so that you can grow into the best version of yourself.
Many of my client’s presenting challenges have been resolved by supporting the repair of the mind/body connection.
I work with each of my clients to identify and achieve their unique goals by using an integrated approach of somatic therapies to address body-based causes, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support mind-based healing. This approach lends itself well to a variety of client concerns- because I have the flexibility to adjust my skills and interventions to best match your unique focus and concerns for therapy, and not force a predetermined regiment of treatments onto your healing journey.
While I am formally trained in Polyvagal and ACT therapy, I also draw upon Gestalt (parts work), Teyber Interpersonal Processes, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and existential therapies to help make sure I can offer the best strategies and techniques to your particular therapeutic goals.
If you are struggling with experiences emotional dysregulation, anxiously persistent and intrusive thoughts, communication and boundary setting, or simply not understanding why your body responds in certain ways - I would be honoured to speak further with you about my approach to therapy, and if a mind-body approach to counselling would be a good fit for you.