Expertise:
(CBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (EFT) Emotionally Focused Therapy, Anxiety, Couple Therapy, Couple Therapy: Post Affair, Couple Therapy: Separation and Divorce, Depression Therapy, Family Therapy, Family Therapy: Blending Families, Family Therapy: Parent(s) and Teenagers over 16, Family Therapy: Parenting Skills, Men’s Issues Therapy, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Counselling, Stress in Life, Trauma and PTSD, Workplace Stress, 一 Bilingual English / French Counsellors
Education & Training:
- M.A. with concentrations in Individual Counselling, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, 2007
- B.A. (Honours) in Pastoral Sciences with emphasis in Psychology, Sociology and Theology, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, 2005
- Developmental Services Worker Certificate (D.S.W.), Algonquin College, Ottawa, 1986
- EFT Couple Therapy Externship
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Counselling Philosophy:
My primary areas of interest include assisting individuals or couples who are coping with chronic illness, loss, trauma, depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, as well as men who are experiencing concerns around intimacy. In regards to counselling, I employ interpersonal therapy as well as emotion focused therapy, but integrate other modalities as based on the needs of each individual or couple. My approach to therapy is primarily to foster a relationship with each individual so as to collaboratively develop an environment that promotes the possibility for wellness, growth and change. My role is to assist each person to increase his or her autonomy through empathic interpretation and receptiveness while exploring their emotional experience. As a result, I believe, that he or she will better be able to cope with tension, develop or enhance self-esteem, pursue personal and professional goals, and enjoy fulfilling relationships. I offer counselling services in English and in French. I have 18 years of experience in psychotherapy.
J’offre mes services aux individus et aux couples vivant des difficultés liées, entre autres, aux maladies chroniques, au deuil, aux traumatismes, à la dépression, à l’anxiété, aux relations interpersonnelles ainsi qu’aux hommes et à l’intimité. Dans la relation d’aide, j’utilise la psychologie des relations interpersonnelles de même que la thérapie centrée sur les émotions mais j’intègre d’autres approches thérapeutiques au besoin. Dans ma pratique, j’ai l’habitude de vouloir établir un climat de confiance avec chaque individu. De cette façon, l’individu est en mesure de cheminer vers le bien être recherché. Mon rôle est de soutenir chaque personne dans son cheminement vers l’autonomie au moyen de l’interprétation et de la réceptivité compréhensive tout en explorant ses expériences personnelles et ses émotions. Ainsi, je crois que l’exploration des expériences personnelles permet de trouver des stratégies pour gérer leur stress, nourrir leur estime de soi, profiter de relations personnelles plus enrichissantes et poursuivre leurs ambitions professionnelles. J’offre mes services en français et en anglais.
The regular fee is $180.00 per one counselling hour.
