Relational & Trauma-Focused

Being relationally and trauma-focused, our work will recognize the profound impact that early relationships and experiences have on your life today. Together, we will co-create a reparative space where you can explore those experiences without judgment. Within the therapeutic connection, you can process your past, learn and practice effective relationship skills, and develop strategies to manage trauma-related symptoms in order to move forward, empowered and more resilient.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioural therapy that empowers you to embrace the present and unlearn patterns of avoidance by developing and practicing new skills and committing to your personal values. ACT helps cultivate psychological flexibility, enabling you to take meaningful actions even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach enhances overall well-being, encouraging you to (re)focus on what truly matters in your life

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the cornerstone of developing insight. It is the skill of paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment without judgment. Being mindful allows you to be aware and attuned to what’s happening internally — your thoughts, emotions, and sensations — and externally — your behaviours and environment. When practiced consistently over time, you learn to act flexibly with intention and respond attentively to yourself and others. You’ll discover a sense of clarity, connection, and compassion that alleviates toxic stress and creates healthier relationships, bringing greater life satisfaction.

Other training & influences include:

• Somatic & Embodiment Practices

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Polyvagal Theory
• Attachment Theory
• Personality Theory
• Positive Psychology
• Physiology & Neuroscience
• Social Justice Perspectives