Individual Therapy

Seeking therapy can be beneficial at any point when you find yourself trying something that no longer works.

We often wait for therapy to become a need rather not a want, or for our reason for seeking therapy to be “important enough”. And though we may have found ways to cope and to get by, this may not always be sustainable. Getting by can mean moving through life in a way that does not serve us, or that keeps us stuck in the same, undesirable story. It can mean quiet suffering, or having questions about the world and our lives that can feel isolating.

We all come to therapy with a story. Some might feel like they had little control over their story, and that any attempts to transform it have been in vain. Some may find themselves reading and reviewing the same chapters, troubled by what was or did not come to be, but unable to write the next chapters. Some may be writing these chapters, but might find them lacking in vocabulary. Others may simply want to add a little more zest to their story.

Therapy is where we explore these stories and our narratives, where we begin to create meaning – processing the past, connecting to the here and now, and constructing a more hopeful future. It is where we can move our characters towards a state of living, not just surviving.

A relational approach to individual therapy

Individual work almost always involves relational work; even in the therapy room, there exists a relationship between client and therapist that shapes that person’s experience. Relationships also go beyond the dyadic – we have relationships with our culture, our identity, the rights and causes we advocate for, our interests, our work. In every aspect of our lives, we enter into a relationship.

For this reason, individual work is never really individual – the people that make up our lives, and all these other relationships, are always in the therapy room with us. These relationships can be drivers for change, or pits of despair and ‘stuckness’ – they are central to our wellbeing, and ultimately determine the quality of our lives.

Therefore, helping clients assess and navigate these relationships is central to my work as a therapist.

I can help with:

  • Stress and burnout

  • Self-esteem, self-exploration, and self-development

  • Procrastination, motivation, & behavior management

  • Conflict management

  • Communication difficulties

  • Sadness

  • Relational difficulties and loneliness

  • Loss and grief

  • Emotion regulation

  • Existential questions

  • Finding balance and meaning; working towards your values

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Trauma

  • Life transitions

I assess each case individually. Therefore, if you do not see your concerns here, you can ask me directly to assess whether my services would meet your needs.

  • In the first few sessions, we will begin by getting to know each other, exploring what brings you to therapy at this time, your goals and needs, and gathering information on your history in order to better understand what has influenced what you are coming to therapy with. After the assessment, we will work collaboratively to address your concerns, to process issues that have led to stagnation, and to increase engagement in behaviors or practices that help you live in accordance with your goals and values.

  • We typically meet on a weekly basis, at a set time and day each week. This consistency allows for the building of the therapeutic alliance and contributes to the development of an atmosphere of safety, trust, connection, and collaboration. When we find that our work together has been progressing towards a desirable place, we will progressively reduce session frequency. This will allow for greater independent practice.

  • The foundations of my work comprise a blend of evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, neuroscience, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused approaches. These help provide structure and, at the same time, the flexibility to use and adapt practices according to the specific needs of each client. 

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