Counselling Conversations
A Unique Approach
Being human is wondrous and scary, challenging and rewarding, joyful and grief-laden. The complex layers, the highs and the lows, that we’re asked to navigate, just by being alive, can overwhelm us. The journey of life is not a straight line of doing, growing and progressing. Rather, it is a messy, chaotic, ever-changing, and meaning-seeking adventure. Sometimes, we need help managing it all. I believe the human experience, in all its perplexity, is one of true beauty. Let’s explore together.
How I Can Help
I strive to offer an expansive experience, a place where you can exhale your breath, where you are afforded the time and space needed to deeply explore. True embodiment of wellbeing takes time and patience. I am intentional about creating a welcoming and safe environment where we can build trust and find your best path forward.
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The issues you bring and the way we work with them are as unique as you; however, there are some common experiences many of us share:
Aging
Ancestral trauma and patterns
Childhood sexual abuse
Communication complications
Connecting with Nature
Dream analysis
Empty nest
Existential ennui
Family estrangement
Fear
Feeling lost and/or disconnected from self
Grief and loss (including miscarriage and abortion)
Life transitions
Meaning-making
Misuse or overuse of social media/the internet
Parenting, step parenting & grand parenting
Phases of menopause
Relationships
Sexual assault
Sexuality
Spiritual exploration
Synchronicities
The Wisdom Years
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$130 for 60 minutes
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If you’re a new client, book an appointment online here to start a conversation with a complimentary consult, whether in-person or virtually. Afterwards, if you’d like to book for individual counselling sessions, please schedule an appointment under Counselling Conversations.
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Primarily, I would say I am a humanist which means I include all in humanity as equally valuable. Further, I am a feminist which means I recognize the systemic impact inequities in our society have on individuals of all genders. Third, I studied transpersonal or spiritual psychotherapy which teaches a holistic/whole relationship between mind, body and spirit. My approach is deeply influenced by the work of Carl Jung. And I can't forget to mention the healing powers of Mother Nature which I call upon both in my personal and professional lives.
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Talk therapy
Dream analysis
Emotion-focused therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Humanistic/Experiential therapy
Inner child work
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Dream analysis
Guided meditation/visualization
Meeting the Higher Self
Intentional time spent with Mother Nature
Energy/Chakra readings
Body talk
Journalling
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When people contact me about counselling, they often ask if my services are covered by their company's insurance benefits and the answer is no. Does that mean they should just move on and find someone whose services are covered? Not necessarily. And here's why:
First, you want to make sure you are working with the right helping professional for you. If your priority is benefits coverage, you might miss out on a whole range of support opportunities that could be the perfect thing for you.
Secondly, the coverage most companies offer is rarely adequate for the needs of effective counselling. With the average hourly rates for counselling inching toward $200 and upwards, your benefits might cover two or three sessions. If you want to continue the work, you are now paying $200 out of pocket every week. Now the pressure is on to "hurry up and get better" because your budget is overtaxed by this expense.
Alternatively, you can work with someone who keeps their rates low, but fair. making the investment more manageable for you.
Effective counselling takes time and patience. It's not something you want to have to rush through or cut short.