"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it." — Brené Brown
Therapeutic Modalities We Use
Depending on your unique needs, we may draw on one or more of the following evidence-based modalities during our 60-minute sessions.
You do not need to know which modality is right for you before your first appointment. During our initial session we will discuss what you hope to achieve and naturally integrate the methods that best suit your personality and goals, regularly checking to make adjustments as needed.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT explores the strong connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. By identifying unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns, we can work together to change how you react to challenging situations. It is highly practical and widely effective for managing anxiety, stress, and depression.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Instead of trying to fight or eliminate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, ACT teaches mindfulness skills to help you accept them as part of the human experience. We then focus on identifying your core values and taking meaningful action to build a life that aligns with them.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
While it is important to understand the past, SFBT focuses firmly on the present and the future. This modality is goal-directed and looks at your existing strengths and resources to help you construct practical solutions to immediate problems.
Person-Centred Therapy
This forms the heart of our practice. It is a non-directive approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness. It allows you to lead the conversation and explore your feelings in an environment of total acceptance.
Trauma-Informed Care
We operate from a trauma-informed framework. This means we prioritize your physical and emotional safety, predictability, and choice above all else, ensuring that the pace of therapy never overwhelms your nervous system.