INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY 

Take a chance to grow; rediscover a happier, healthier you

Individual Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for many emotional difficulties and mental illnesses. Stress can be triggered by everyday circumstances such as job loss, death, divorce, illness, relationship difficulties. Other times, feelings of despair and anger can be traced to painful childhood experiences. Left unresolved, present-day stress or childhood trauma can get in the way of feeling happy, confident, and fulfilled.

Seeking guidance and support to manage life's challenges is a form of self care. The healing process begins with acknowledging your pain, moving to tolerance and acceptance, and finally building personal empowerment. Give yourself this chance to move forward without the suffering and heavy load you've been carrying.

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Through our work together, you can:

  • Enhance your ability to handle stress, overwhelm, and uncertainty.

  • Identify underlying causes of your distress and understand what is keeping you from being happy.

  • Improve your relationships, your life, your career.

  • Transform your self-doubt into confidence, courage, and self-worth.

  • Heal the past, acknowledge the present, and look forward to the future.

We will commit to working with you, to create pathways towards healing, with the knowledge that you are the expert in your own life.  We will listen, guide you and work from a practical, compassionate and non-judgmental perspective. Our role as psychotherapist is to help you connect with your feelings and draw on your individual insight and make meaning of your experiences.

Potential Issues:

  • feeling lonely and isolated

  • feeling stuck in your life

  • getting caught in negative emotional patterns that are no longer serving you

  • feeling unworthy, unloveable or not good enough in some way

  • ruminating thoughts that tend to be catastrophic, fear-inducing and worrying

Benefits of Therapy: 

  • better able to cope with life’s stressors and difficult emotions

  • feel more connected to yourself and others in your life

  • gain a deeper understanding of who you are, your values and needs

  • feel less lonely and isolated

  • feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-esteem

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Life Transitions

    At different stages of life, we’re called to adapt, grow, and often redefine who we are. Some transitions—like moving into adulthood, starting a career, entering or ending relationships, becoming a parent, or retiring—are expected milestones, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy.

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  • Personal Growth

    Personal growth is a deeply individual journey, but it’s not one you have to walk alone. It is about more than achieving goals or becoming more "productive." It’s about cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself—one rooted in self-acceptance, emotional awareness, and clarity.

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  • Emotional Well-Being

    Emotional well-being isn’t just about feeling “okay” or being free of distress. It’s about feeling connected—to yourself, to others, and to what truly matters. At the heart of emotional well-being is the ability to recognize, understand, and express your emotional needs.

  • Transform Your Inner Critic

    Self-criticism may have been your way of surviving—but it doesn’t have to be the way you continue. With the right support, you can develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, grounded in self-respect.

  • Anxiety and Depression

    Anxiety and depression can take a heavy toll—on your energy, your relationships, your self-esteem, and your ability to enjoy life.  This work isn’t just about “feeling better”—it’s also about helping you feel more like yourself.