Individual Counselling
Anxiety | Stress | Work Related Stress | Self Worth & Confidence | Personal Development
You deserve to live an empowered life of confidence and joy.
Are you stressed, looking for more meaning in life, or simply tired of trying to fit in? Therapy provides a warm and non-judgmental space for individuals to reflect upon themselves and to better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In individual counselling, we will identify what is holding you back from being your best self and create a strategy to break free from those boundaries.
I believe that our wellness depends on feeling that we are in the driver’s seat of our own life. So when things get tough, we are able to manage how we respond to changes and challenges. My goal is to empower you to gain control of your thoughts, feelings and emotions so that you can live without fears, with more freedom and joy.
Let’s work together to transform your unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Anxiety
Is your mind constantly racing and worrying about the future or ruminating on the past? Anxiety can make you feel like someone else is running the show, while you standby unable to act. At its worst, it can be paralyzing and rob you of life's greatest gifts. Individuals suffering with anxiety may miss out on opportunities because of fear of making the wrong decisions or, sometimes, may turn to unhealthy or even dangerous coping mechanisms in an attempt to avoid the feeling.
How I can help with anxiety:
Gain control over unproductive thoughts and habits.
Identify and manage your triggers.
Recognize the physical effects of anxiety and develop techniques to calm the body.
Challenge the core beliefs that are no longer useful to you.
Stress
We all encounter certain times in our lives where we feel stress, but sometimes it becomes a defining factor and it seems as if we are not in control of our own lives. If you are feeling like it is impossible to balance your personal life, work and other responsibilities you may benefit from therapy.
How I can help you break free from stress:
Identify your triggers so that you can proactively deal with stress before it overwhelms you.
Explore your own behaviours and thinking patterns that may be contributing to your feelings of stress.
Find new ways to decrease and manage stress through lifestyle changes.
Work on boundary-setting strategies.
Work Related Stress
We spend a significant portion of our lives at work and work-related stressors can have a considerable impact on our overall wellness. From challenging work demands, toxic workplaces and burnout to underemployment or job insecurity, work related stress can bleed into all aspects of our lives and leave us emotionally exhausted.
How I can help you overcome workplace stress and burnout:
Reconfigure your work/life balance.
Learn coping skills for work related stressors.
Improve your self-confidence, manage your emotions and develop positive relationships.
Identify your unique talents and help you get out of your own way so that you can move forward in your career.
Reframe tendencies for perfectionism and self-criticism.
Confidence and Self Worth
The most important relationship you have is with yourself. If you suffer from low self esteem and confidence, other aspects of your life are likely suffering too. People with low self esteem have negative views of themselves and have difficulty to see beyond their own perceived shortcomings. Are you your own harshest critic? You can regain your confidence and heal your relationship with your authentic self!
How I can help you develop self confidence:
Discover your unique value and strengths.
Cultivate positive self talk and self care strategies.
Stop people pleasing and learn to draw healthy boundaries with yourself and others.
Identifying distorted, black-and-white thinking about oneself.
Self Exploration and Personal Development
Many people feel stuck at some point in their life. They may feel like they are trapped in a career or situation, or simply can’t seem to find meaning and purpose in their daily lives. Self exploration and personal development counselling is suitable for anyone who is feeling a lack of fulfillment in their lives.
How I can help you grow:
Identify the source of feelings of discontentment
Bring to light what fulfillment means to you personally and help you strive toward that definition, rather than external expectations
Align your beliefs and values with your daily life
Help you re-engage with life and open yourself up to more rewarding experiences
“What you resist persists, what you examine falls away.”
- Neale Donald Walsch
