Individual Counselling for Adults

"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do."

- Brene Brown

Perfectionism and People Pleasing

Do you place so much pressure on yourself to achieve and do everything "perfectly?" Do you often procrastinate on those daunting tasks? Do you feel this need for everyone to like you and/or find yourself hypervigilant to others' moods?This is perfectionism and people pleasing - it can be exhausting and lead to burnout.

Anxiety

Do you find yourself struggling to quiet your busy mind? Difficulty managing those spiralling thoughts? Are you constantly worrying and thinking of those"what if" scenarios? This is anxiety and so many people struggle with it.

ChronicPain

Are you in pain often? Have you been told by medical professionals that this pain is something that may not go away? Because of your pain is it hard to do the things that you find enjoyable, to find joy, and/or a moment of peace? Sometimes we need some support in finding our way back to a life that is aligned with our values.

Grief

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? A miscarriage? A pet, job, or relationship? Grief can overwhelm you and lead to feelings of loneliness - like no one understands what you're going through. I understand and can help.

Other Areas I Help In

Body Image. Self-esteem. Relationship Issues. Anger management. Panic attacks. Parenting strategies. Disordered eating. Sleep issues. Stress and Burnout. Shame.

and more...

Recommended Resources

Books

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

The Anxious Perfectionist by Clarissa W. Ong and Michael P. Twohig

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler

Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie

Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

Podcasts

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Unlocking Us with Brene Brown

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

Healing with David Kessler

Websites

Dr. Kristin Neff

Tara Brach's RAIN Meditation

Russ Harris' ACT Mindfully

Videos

Brene Brown's The Power of Vulnerability

Brene Brown's Listening to Shame

Kristin Neff's The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self- Compassion

Boosting Self-Esteem: Professional Assistance from a Calgary Psychologist