Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy in Hamilton, Ontario
I work with those in mid-life who are holding it together but feeling the cracks and regard themselves as spiritual or spiritually curious. You may be navigating grief, a transition, burnout, a growing sense of misalignment, or a desire to live more authentically. You’re not looking for surface solutions—you want depth, insight, and meaningful change.
Mid-life brings an era of adaptation to aging parents, health/mental-health issues, supporting teens as they shift into adult-hood, changing hormones, and an honest reflection on career, relationships & life. What do you want for you as you enter this new phase of life?
Do you want to have more satisfaction in your life? Do you want to explore at a deeper level what triggers you and makes you react in your home, work, and the community? If you have an area in your life where you feel stuck, frustrated, or hopeless, it often stems from old wounds. Compassionate exploration can free you from old patterns and move you towards what you truly want in life.
I won't tell you to think positive or look on the bright side to shift your mood. Those strategies will help to some degree, but they won't offer healing. These types of strategies often lead to shame and resentment in those moments when you just can't muster the strength to choose a new pattern. Together we will explore the wisdom in old patterns of thoughts & behaviours and explore the blocks or problems that you yearn to change to in your life. We will work together to make the shifts you are craving to make in your life.
I work with people with diagnosed mental health issues such as anxiety & depression, and I also work with individuals who don't have any diagnosis. Often individuals without a diagnosis minimize their problems because it always seems like others have it harder than you, so you don't want to complain. Everyone struggles at times and needs support during different periods of their life. You have a right to voice your needs.
"We don't always have answers when the road of our life forks and we have to choose a path, at speed, in the night."
Guy Gavriel Kay
Therapy Modalities
I use a body-mind-spirit approach. Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory are my main modalities. I am an IFS-informed therapist.
Adults
I currently work with adults of all ages. I am 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC ally. See my About Me page to learn more.
Frequency of Appointments
* New clients are required to commit to 8 weekly sessions. After 8 sessions, we can chat about reducing the frequency. After 8 sessions clients often shift to monthly sessions or as needed.
* Committing to weekly sessions is an invitation to go more deeply into your healing. I am committed to helping you get the clarity & move towards the change you seek.
* Sessions focus on the integration of body, mind, & spirit. We have wisdom from each of these sources that help us on our healing journey.
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