Individual Therapy and Counselling for Adults
Therapy for You
Our therapists are all about relationships, and that includes the one you have with yourself. Because our therapists specialize in relational dynamics, they bring a deep understanding of how our inner world interacts with the people around us. They help us explore not only what’s happening inside - our thoughts, patterns, and emotions - but also how those internal experiences show up in our connections with others. Many people who come to couples or family therapy also choose to do individual therapy to continue their personal work. Whether you’re navigating something challenging in your life or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, we are here to help!
Our Approach
Authenticity
Therapy is a personal meeting of hearts and minds and a professional relationship with clear boundaries. As therapists, we are responsible for creating an atmosphere that is inviting and safe for you to be fully who you are. Creating this safe atmosphere requires that we are willing to meet you in this authenticity. It also requires that we are fully present to you, that we give and receive feedback with openness and respect, and that we are invested in your wellbeing.
Collaboration
In order for therapy to be effective, we need a collaborative relationship. Collaboration means that we work together to establish goals, choose relevant therapeutic practices, and evaluate progress; each contributing our own knowledge, skills, and expertise.
As therapists, our training allows us to guide, contain, direct, and set the conditions for an effective therapeutic relationship. We bring specific techniques and exercises that will support you in developing new skills and insight. We will work with you to facilitate an increased awareness of your own knowledge, values, and resources, and offer suggestions and advice when it is relevant.
Transparency
Part of successful collaboration is having access to all relevant information. You have a right to know as much as you want to know about the process of therapy. We will answer any questions you may have about our work together and we request that you hold the intention of being forthcoming with us about your thoughts, feelings and feedback about the therapy process itself to ensure that therapy is tailored to your needs.
Hope
The kind of hope that informs our practice is a grounded hope, not a magical hope. It is a hope rooted in the knowledge that our lives change, for good and for bad, that no suffering or pleasure is permanent, and that new possibilities may be closer than we think. We have witnessed how pain, when held with compassion, can provide opportunities to awaken to new ways of living that are more fulfilling and how, even in our most cynical moments there is a part of us that yearns for freedom, love, and meaning. Change is not just possible, it is inevitable. Sometimes we just need a little support in coping with unwanted change and bringing new possibilities within reach.
Common Issues Addressed in Individual Therapy
Here are some of the areas we commonly work with:
Anxiety (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, etc.)
Depression and low mood
Stress management (work, academic, or life stress)
Relationship issues (conflict, attachment, communication problems—not necessarily couples therapy)
Low self-esteem or self-worth
Life transitions (career change, divorce, relocation, retirement, etc.)
Grief and loss (death of a loved one, miscarriage, pet loss, etc.)
Trauma (including childhood trauma and complex trauma)
Anger management or emotional regulation difficulties
Identity concerns (personal, cultural, gender, or sexual identity exploration)
Perfectionism and chronic self-criticism
Family-of-origin issues (enmeshment, neglect, intergenerational patterns)
Chronic health issues or pain and their emotional impact
Addiction or problematic coping behaviors (substance use, gambling, screen time, etc.)
Meaning, purpose, or existential concerns (feeling lost, unfulfilled, or directionless)
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