Therapy can be a very intimidating process to think about and something that many people put off for a long time, often waiting for the “right time” to start. The task can seem overwhelming to enter into a relationship with someone you do not know and decide to talk about an issue that has perhaps has caused you anxiety or pain in your life- the truth is that it is not easy! The good news is that it gets better and relief is possible. After meeting someone you can connect with and open up to the possibilities are endless! I have heard many clients say:
“I wish I would have started this journey long ago, I do not know why I put it off for so long.” and, “I feel so much better every time I come see you, It is so nice to be open and talk to someone who is listening to me.”
Here are some things to consider when looking for a counsellor and initiating therapy: Read more →
What is EMDR therapy?
/in Blog /by meaganEMDR is a groundbreaking psychotherapeutic technique involving bilateral stimulation of the brain, generally through eye movements much like those occurring naturally during dream or REM sleep. EMDR ‘targets’ upsetting emotional events to allow their reprocessing such that they are no longer as painful nor as disruptive to client’s lives. It is often a wonderful surprise to uncover the reasons why certain circumstances are unsettling to us and to often be, completely and permanently, relieved of them. Studies indicate that EMDR is effective in over 90% of the general populace.
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It’s a New Year!
/in Blog /by meaganIt is a new year, new goals, and everywhere I look there is a lot of focus on “resolutions”, making plans, and a frenzy to make this next year even better than the last. It is nearly impossible to avoid all the social media posts of new diets, work out plans, and “post-holiday detox ideas.” The newspaper flyers are featuring work out machines and home gym equipment and even today at Costco I was bombarded by the vitamins, supplements, various pills, and weight loss gimmicks that lined the entry as I went in for a few groceries. Read more →
Thinking about starting therapy?
/in Blog /by meaganTherapy can be a very intimidating process to think about and something that many people put off for a long time, often waiting for the “right time” to start. The task can seem overwhelming to enter into a relationship with someone you do not know and decide to talk about an issue that has perhaps has caused you anxiety or pain in your life- the truth is that it is not easy! The good news is that it gets better and relief is possible. After meeting someone you can connect with and open up to the possibilities are endless! I have heard many clients say:
“I wish I would have started this journey long ago, I do not know why I put it off for so long.” and, “I feel so much better every time I come see you, It is so nice to be open and talk to someone who is listening to me.”
Here are some things to consider when looking for a counsellor and initiating therapy: Read more →