Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Although there are many approaches to psychotherapy, one of the most consistent findings in the research literature on psychotherapy is the positive relationship between the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome. In other words, the stronger the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client, the more likely the client will benefit from treatment. Also, most of the problems people present with in therapy are the result of difficulties or trauma in relationship to others, either from the past or in their current lives. My approach to psychotherapy focuses on the role of the therapeutic relationship to explore painful experiences including thoughts, feelings and behaviours, to facilitate healing and support authentic relating. Depth psychotherapy can be a transformative process; it is a process of waking up? to the truth of one's life. By creating a safe, compassionate environment, clients can risk showing themselves, remembering what was lost or injured in their lives and try to regain their humanity. In my opinion, one of the most important criteria in selecting a psychotherapist is whether you feel comfortable and safe in his or her presence, and whether he or she is flexible, trustworthy and reliable.

More Info About My Practice

Three times a year I co-facilitate a 6-week relationship exploration group. The group is structured as a process therapy group where members discuss personal barriers to emotional intimacy in relationships. The group is for people currently in relationship or wanting to be in relationship. Please visit my website for more information.