Different therapy types use in my practice
In my practice I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches and tailor the work to what makes the most sense for you. At the core of my practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which I have studied and practised at an advanced level. I also draw on Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify strengths …
Some people in our culture have privilege based on aspects including skin colour, phenotype, biological (assigned) sex at birth, ethnicity, economic status and ability, while others experience multiple oppressions due to these and other factors – some, in turn, are both privileged and oppressed. In my life and work I acknowledge my own privilege and …
All of my clients have strengths that they bring to our work. A focus of my practice is uncovering your abilities and existing supports. Together we can learn about your strengths and potential and what you are doing now that is working, and how we can use these to make change in your life.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks at solutions instead of problems. Problems (even ongoing ones) aren’t always happening or are sometimes less severe – looking for positive behaviours that you have engaged in when your problems have subsided in the past, and implementing these successful strategies in the present, can help you feel more hopeful and better about …
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the interactions between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how these can lead to feeling stressed, anxious or down. Sometimes your thoughts may not reflect the evidence in your life – CBT can help identify and change your patterns of thinking and the meanings you give to situations so that …