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I am a trained counsellor and
psychotherapist with 7 years of experience.
I have a Masters degree from the University
of Toronto in Counselling and a Diploma from
the Toronto Institute for Relational
Psychotherapy. I have trained at the
Stone Center, Wellesely College, Boston, in
Relational-Cultural Theory and I have an
Intensive Training Certificate from the
University of Guelph in Sex Therapy.
My approach is Relational, which means I
focus primarily on how your relationships,
both past and present, childhood and adult,
function. In hearing your story, we
look for patterns together. People
often relate to others in the same way they
have in the past, even though it may not be
the best way for the present.
Understanding these patterns can lead to
breaking out of those that are no longer
helpful. We will explore new ways of
being together with others, ways that are
good for you and the unique person you are
and strive to be.
I have also trained in short term
approaches. If you have a very simple
issue or a discrete problem, we can focus on
it together in ways that will help you find
a solution quickly.
I have experience and training that covers
many areas of human interaction. I am
comfortable with the stories and life
choices of clients from various communities
including LGBTQ and other forms of
alternative sexualities or relationship
structures. I understand the broad
spectrum of expressions of spirit and self.
You can feel confident that your choices and
identity, whether based in gender, culture,
sexuality or spirituality, will be respected
and celebrated when you work with me.
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