In individual therapy, I support my clients with many different aspects of their lives, such as:

Root causes of anxiety and depression – I view anxiety and depression as a symptom of our life circumstances and often early relational wounding. Together we work to process these injuries that remain in our autonomic nervous system and bodies and cultivate a new relationship with self.

Caring for attachment wounds and traumas – none of us come out of our childhoods unaffected. Together we get clear on what may have been misattuned in our earliest years and how this may still be contributing to our overall wellbeing and relational health.

Relational wellness – our earliest relational experiences can set the blueprint for how we relate to others, especially in our most intimate relationships. Together we work through this impact and address patterns that may keep us stuck or disconnected from loved ones.

Emotion regulation – Together we process emotions in order to shift from our autonomic nervous system (ANS) from a state of dysregulation (anxiety, emotional outbursts, overwhelm, chaotic responses, shutdown, dissociated, no motivation/energy, etc.) to regulation (able to feel safe, soothe our system, connect with loved ones, access vitality etc.)

Nervous system regulation – When we experience trauma (both incident and relational trauma), our nervous system goes into a state of a high or low arousal in order to keep us safe. Although this is an adaptive strategy, it can become maladaptive overtime. Often we see our bodies respond to this imbalance with physical symptoms such as headaches, tension, nausea, pain and behavioural symptoms such as big emotional responses, addictions, dissociation etc. Together we work to understand how the high and low arousal may have been activated, and how we can care for it so that the body can return to a state of homeostasis and our capacity can expand.

Root causes of substance use – I believe that we turn to substances to soothe our system as a result of early attachment injuries/traumas, or injuries/traumas throughout the lifespan, or both. Together we care for and process these injuries/traumas and find alternative means to regulate the nervous system.

Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain – I have lived experience with these conditions and although my story is different than yours, there are likely aspects that overlap. I have a deep knowing and understanding of the impact of these conditions on our mind/body/heart and I would be honoured to support you in your journey.

Highly Sensitive People (HSP) - as someone who identifies as highly sensitive and has learned to claim this gift as a superpower, I love supporting folks to own their sensitivities with empowerment and get clear on what they need to live in alignment with their sensitive nature.

Other areas that I support clients in are identity shifts, life transitions, grief and loss (either current or past experiences), self-acceptance/worth/love, self-criticism/sabotage/doubt, body image and working through the decision to become a parent or pursue a childfree life.

My approach to couples therapy is informed by attachment theory (how our earliest relationships with our primary caregiver(s) impacts our ability to relate to our significant others), combined with working through past wounding and trauma that may keep us stuck in cycles that are harmful.

I provide the container in which couples learn:

To work through past hurts to figure out what one another needs to feel safe enough to connect again and heal.

Skills and tools to communicate more effectively and learn to fight “well” or more productively with one another.

Learn how to repair conflict and how to be the safe/secure attachment figure for your partner (co-regulation).

Work through defensive self-protection strategies such as: blaming, withdrawing, passivity, and resentful compliance.

Learn about the young parts of their partners who may still yearn for a particular need or desire to be met, and how to be compassionate and attend to these young parts, while still maintaining boundaries.

Strengthen intimacy and create a deeper connection to one another.

Re-establish trust and become a solid team.

Work on differentiation - having a strong sense of self and a strong sense of partnership.

Develop emotion regulation and healthy forms of expression.