My Approach
Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about creating space to better understand yourself, your experiences, and the patterns that shape your life.
I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that feels genuine, collaborative, and free from judgment. Together, we'll explore what's bringing you to therapy, identify obstacles that may be keeping you stuck, and work toward meaningful and sustainable change. While feeling understood is an important part of the process, insight alone is often not enough. I aim to help clients develop practical tools, new perspectives, and greater confidence in their ability to navigate life's challenges.
I believe many of our struggles make sense when viewed in the context of our relationships, experiences, and environments. Rather than focusing on what is "wrong" with you, we'll work to understand how your current patterns developed, what purpose they have served, and whether they continue to serve you today.
My approach is informed by training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and mediation and conflict resolution. Drawing from these approaches allows me to tailor therapy to your unique needs, whether you're looking for practical strategies, support processing difficult experiences, improving relationships, strengthening emotional regulation, or working through the impact of trauma.
I balance compassion with honesty. At times, this means offering support and validation; at others, it means gently challenging unhelpful beliefs, avoidance, or patterns that may be standing in the way of growth. Throughout the process, my goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of yourself and create lasting changes that feel authentic and aligned with your values.
Therapeutic Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people process and heal from distressing experiences, trauma, and negative beliefs that may be impacting their current lives. Using guided bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds), EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories so they feel less overwhelming and emotionally charged. Many people find that EMDR helps them reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, and feel less stuck in patterns that developed as a result of past experiences.
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people better manage intense emotions, improve relationships, cope with stress, and respond to challenges more effectively. DBT focuses on building skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping individuals increase flexibility and coping, while also practicing self-acceptance and compassion.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and developing practical strategies to create healthier perspectives, improve coping skills, and support sustainable change.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals recover from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CPT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs that can develop after difficult experiences, helping people make sense of what happened, reduce self-blame, and move forward with greater confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Emotion Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is a therapeutic approach that helps parents and caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child while developing skills to support emotional regulation, resilience, and healing. EFFT recognizes that caregivers are a powerful resource in a child's recovery and equips them with practical tools to respond to emotions, repair relationship ruptures, and support challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavioral concerns, and family conflict. Through EFFT, caregivers learn how to respond to difficult emotions with confidence and compassion, creating a stronger foundation for connection, growth, and secure relationships.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a practical, goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying strengths, resources, and existing solutions rather than spending extensive time analyzing problems. Together, we explore what is already working, clarify your goals, and build on your successes to create meaningful change. SFBT can be particularly helpful for individuals seeking concrete strategies, increased confidence, and a clearer path forward when facing life's challenges.
About Jude
Meet Jude—my husky mix, trail companion, and behind-the-scenes therapy assistant (without the office privileges). She keeps me grounded, active, and laughing, reminding me that healing isn't always serious—it can also be found in fresh air, movement, connection, and a little husky mischief.