Sometimes we can feel stuck in patterns which feel beyond our control. We react and feel discouraged by circumstances we repeatedly find ourselves in and it seems there is nothing that works, nothing gets better, no one understands.
I utilize a trauma-informed, long-term perspective using methodologies such as Schema Therapy to uncover the root causes that perpetuate damaging patterns. Schema Therapy helps us understand how early life experiences shape the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world, and how those beliefs continue to influence our emotions and behaviours today. Sessions look at embracing challenges as opportunities for learning while understanding the factors that have contributed to our behaviour, challenging unhelpful beliefs, and committing to change.
My approach is not about quick fixes. I believe that lasting change comes from understanding yourself deeply, including the parts that developed in response to difficult experiences. Whether you are struggling with perfectionism that leaves you exhausted, anxiety that won’t quiet down, or the lingering effects of childhood trauma, I am here to help you make sense of your experiences and find new ways forward.
Sessions are a space for reflection and learning, of reconciling the past with the present and choosing directions that work for you, the client.