Individuals
People come see me regarding an array of issues that present in their lives. Conversations often reveal people feel like they are suffocating, drowning in or consumed by the problem(s) they are facing. A large part of my work has focused on helping people work with:
- Trauma, resiliency, systemic barriers and mental health issues;
- Couples counselling, premarital counselling;
- Anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, negative thoughts about oneself and fears;
- Self-harm, suicidal thinking, and ‘obsessive’ thinking;
- Issues related to sexuality, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation;
- Difficulties related to racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia;
- Men’s issues, such as frustration, anger and abuse;
- Existential issues associated with aging, grief, loss, and dying.
Together, we can explore the context of these problems, the impact of them on you and how you can begin (and possibly already are) finding safe space from these problems. Our conversations will be collaborative and confidential as we work together to explore and resolve the problem(s) together.
Children (5-12), Youth (13-19) & Young Adults (20-29)
After 17 years of experience working with at-risk children, youth and young adults in five different countries, many parents have sought out my services to work with their prodigy. Our work is often conducted in an office, but it can also evolve to occur through wilderness experiences. I will support and travel with any young person struggling with their sense of meaning and purpose, school pressures, various relationships with peer groups, anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, substance misuse, disordered eating practices, self harm, suicidal thinking, and anything else they wish to discuss confidentially.
Couples Counselling
Many couples seek counselling at a point where conflict has taken over their relationship. They often express wanting change(s), but they do not know how to achieve it; they are left feeling stuck in a negative space and/or empty cycle. I can assure you that this is quite common and that change is possible.
Many couples report finding it helpful to take the time to look at what is impacting their relationship and begin making some shifts through understanding this context. Whatever the type of relationship you are seeking, whether monogamous or non-monogamous, together we can explore the issues that are getting in the way of your preferred ways of connecting and being.
Parents & Families
Parenting is a tough job and it is hard to be prepared for many of the struggles that come with it. Parents often express being under allot of stress, with no guide book or clarity, which can lead to them to feeling isolated, alone and unsupported. This can often lead to feelings of frustration, resentment, anger and regret. Many parents are looking for answers on how to deal with difficult situations and their feelings.
Parents have admitted they feel stuck. Through our conversations, it is possible to reconnect with your preferred ways of being with your children and to connect with the values you hold dear as both a person and a parent. This leads to re-establishing your way of being as a person within your family that you feel fits you.