My Approach to Helping
Anxiety is a constant bubbling of anxiety and fear that won't leave you alone. The earlier you reach for help, the sooner you acquire the skills and changes to assert your regular sense of calmness. Depression is like a two-hundred-pound weight that gradually sneaks up on you and won't get off. Like anxiety, depression tends to affect everything about your life. Trauma arrives in many different disguises, often to the extent that while we are suffering, its existence and origin remain hidden. Sometimes anxiety, depression and trauma arrive together or take turns.
While you may have symptoms similar to others, your history, life experiences, and temperament make your suffering as distinctive as your fingerprint. You deserve personalized counselling and therapy structured to enable your unique abilities and strengths to exert themselves.
The connection between client and therapist is a crucial factor in the success of therapy. I offer a complimentary hour-and-a-half session to help you see if we're a good fit. This gives us time to begin discussing what's happening with you and for you to experience how our working relationship could unfold.
My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in Integrative Therapy. I draw from various therapeutic techniques and tailor them to your unique needs, always prioritizing your comfort and safety. I do so with kindness and gentleness, ensuring you feel secure throughout our sessions.
If you feel anxious or depressed or have experienced trauma, I may be able to help.
My extensive education, training and diverse experiences have equipped me to help others and, if you choose, join you on your journey. You can trust my qualifications and experience to guide you towards healing and growth.
EDUCATION
After earning a degree in psychology, I pursued further studies in medical school. Following this, I completed an internship year in family medicine and a postgraduate programme in psychiatry. I was a psychiatrist from 1992 until 2016 and then transitioned to my current role as an online counsellor and therapist.
The first session is free and lasts up to 90 minutes. It's an opportunity for us to meet, for you to share your concerns and for me to understand your needs. The session will help you decide if my approach is right for you without any financial commitement.
Each subsequent session lasts up to 90 minutes and costs $80. The fee covers the time we spend together as well as any preparation or follow-up work I do for you.
Additionally, I offer free, unlimited email support between sessions. This means you can contact me at any time with questions, concerns or updates, and I will respond within 24 hours.