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Psychotherapy and Counselling
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would rather be whole than be good." |
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Carl Jung, Psychoanalyst |
Areas of
Specialization
Short-term
and in-depth counselling and psychotherapy
for individuals and couples (16 years old and above)
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| -Anxiety
and Panic, Depression
-Relationships, Sexuality & Intimacy
-Personal Growth
-Obsessions & Compulsive Habits
-Internet Addictions
-Traumatic Events (accident, assault,
fall, abuse) |
-Sexual
and Ethnic Identity
-Group and Cultural Differences
-Life & Career Transitions
-Assertiveness
-Grief, Loss, Spirituality |
Philosophy and Therapeutic Approaches
As
a psychologist, I am committed to helping people live their
lives in ways that support and facilitate their growth at various
levels including personal, relational, social and spiritual.
Individuals come to me for many different reasons. Most of them
seek relief from a temporary or lasting pain that leaves them
confused, anxious or depressed. They may also be reasonably
happy, yet dissatisfied with aspects of their lives. I explore
with them how to develop the coping skills they need to face
challenges and how to accept or surpass the limitations they
face.
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The therapeutic relationship is a unique tool for my clients
and me to discover how they want to change. The relationship
that develops between us becomes an instrument that we use
to establish together a respectful and collaborative environment.
Ultimately, it is the client who has the courage to use therapy
and its resources to heal and change.
Three main beliefs inspire my work. First, I believe that
people seek therapy and counselling because they want to get
better. They may not know if they are ready to change their
ways or how to do so, yet they long for a new way of being.
Second, people get more out of a therapy that is well suited
to them. I use my experience and knowledge of different techniques
of psychotherapy to develop with a client a distinctive experience.
Third, people want to connect with others in a way that preserves
their dignity and integrity while supporting their personal
growth. They may find it difficult, however, to let go of
learned patterns no longer useful to them. These three principles
are useful guides in doing exploratory therapy that aims to
foster personal growth.
Some people benefit from more concrete
and problem-solving approaches at particular times in their
lives. That is especially true when the problem can be clearly
defined and likely be resolved within a limited number of
sessions. In that context, therapy focuses on changing how
someone thinks and behaves, without looking too deeply at
possible motivations. In simple terms, it rests on the assumptions
that we can feel different if we change how we think and that
our actions often speak louder than our words. Scientific
research has shown techniques related to these therapies to
be particularly useful when dealing with symptoms of depression
and anxiety.
Click here for information
on Group Therapy.
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