This is an informal, no-pressure chat to see if we are a good fit. You can share a little bit about what is bringing you to therapy, and I will explain how I might be able to help. It’s also your time to ask me any questions about my approach. If we both feel it’s a match, we can talk about scheduling our first full session.

There is no such thing as "not bad enough." If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, your experience is valid. You do not need to be in an active crisis to benefit from counselling. Therapy is a space to proactively build the life you want, no matter where you are starting from.

Our first session is all about building trust and getting the "lay of the land." We will explore your history, your current challenges, and your goals for therapy. Most importantly, we will establish a safe, comfortable pace. You are always in control of what you share.

Because therapy with me is highly personalized, there is no set number. Some clients find that 6 to 12 sessions provide the tools they need to overcome a specific hurdle, while others prefer longer-term, ongoing support to dive deeper into their personal growth. We will regularly review our progress to ensure you are getting exactly what you need.

The counselling sessions will be seamlessly woven together to perfectly suit your needs right now. The majority of our work is grounded in traditional, evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities like Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gestalt, and Existential Therapy. See more detail on the COUNSELLING METHODS page .

Our process and journey are highly collaborative. We will spend time discovering, uncovering and understanding the hidden patterns holding you back. Seeing the roots of these patterns without self-criticism we can then build confidence to take steps, to "try on" new ways of being in your real life. See more detail on the COUNSELLING METHODS page.

Sometimes we feel stuck because we have conflicting inner voices—for example, a part of you that wants to rest and a "Perfectionist" part that demands you keep working. Parts Work helps us bring these conflicting sides to the table, listen to what they need, and resolve the inner conflict so you can move forward as a whole, united self.

Hypnosis is completely safe and deeply relaxing. It is simply a state of focused attention (like being engrossed in a good book). You will remain entirely in control and cannot be made to do anything against your will. We use it to calm the nervous system and help the positive changes we discuss consciously take root in your subconscious.

Not at all! You are in the driver's seat. We always start with traditional psychotherapeutic methods like CBT, Gestalt or Existential therapy. If you are drawn to the esoteric tools, or feel stuck and would like further prompting, they can be very useful and we can weave them into our work. The toolbox is entirely at your disposal.

Being trauma-informed means I understand how past difficult experiences impact your present nervous system, behaviors, and beliefs. I do not assume "what is wrong with you," but rather ask "what happened to you." It also means I prioritize your safety, ensuring we never push you into recounting memories before you are entirely ready.

Your comfort is my top priority. My approach is proactive, but it is also highly sensitive to your needs. I will continually check in with you, and you have full permission to say, "Let's slow down," "I don't want to talk about that today," or "I need a break." You set the pace.

While our past shapes us, we don't have to dwell there if it isn't helpful. Our primary focus is on the present—getting you unstuck and moving forward. We will only look back if we need to understand the root of a current pattern that is holding you back today.

We start right where you are. You do not need to have your thoughts perfectly organized before you arrive. In fact, bringing the messiness into the room is exactly what I am here for. We will untangle it together, one step at a time, starting with whatever feels heaviest that day.