Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

This approach is the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected. They all simultaneously influence one another. This is our default or our autopilot.

The goal of CBT is to disable autopilot and gain better awareness of these three components. By slowing down these automatic processes we are better able to catch thought traps or thought distorsions (overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, comparison, fortune-telling, etc) which can then influence how we feel and behave.

If we can start to untangle these three elements, we become more in control and we can start to feel better.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is rooted in cognitive behavioural therapy. It is the practice of being in the present moment. It sounds quite simple but takes practice. We often are all living our lives on autopilot.

This approach allows us to slow down and appreciate the present moment. In addition, it can help us gain better insight into our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Strength-based Approach

We all have our strengths and weaknesses so why not use what we already have going for us to help our mental health! Often, the tools we need already live within us, we just haven’t made the connection yet. This approach explores how we can take our strengths and use it to tackle our challenges.

Solution Focused Therapy

“So what brings you in today?” is often a question that is asked in therapy. It is not wrong. However, in a solution-focused approach we move away from focusing on what’s wrong and focus more on where we want to be.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a great approach for people who are new to therapy. This approach instills hope and empowerment through goal-setting. Sometimes we just need a little bit of encouragement and accountability to make the changes we want to see.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is a type of therapy that helps make sense of the different sides of yourself. For example, you might notice a part of you that is critical, a part that feels anxious, or a part that wants to keep others happy. In IFS, we explore how these parts developed and what they’re trying to protect. By understanding them with compassion, you can feel more in control, reduce inner conflict, and move forward with greater confidence and calm.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

I am DBT-Certified and use elements of it in my practice. This approach really puts you in the driver’s seat for your wellbeing. DBT is an evidence-based model of therapy that helps you learn and use new skills and strategies in a gentle way that keeps you accountable and on-track.

EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven approach for processing trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. Through guided eye movements, clients work to reframe negative thoughts and emotions. This method is effective for treating PTSD, anxiety, and more, helping clients heal and move forward with greater resilience.

Learn more about EMDR with this video.