Therapy for Adults
Life asks a lot of us.
Work, relationships, parenting, finances, and the uncertainty of the world around us can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or simply exhausted.
Our emotions aren't problems to eliminate—they're signals trying to tell us something important. Together, we'll create space to understand what your emotions are communicating, make sense of the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find a way forward that feels more connected to who you are.
What Brings People Here?
You don't have to be in crisis to begin therapy. Many people reach out because they're feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a difficult relationship, carrying the weight of perfectionism, or simply sensing that something in their life isn't working anymore.
Others arrive during major life transitions—becoming a parent, experiencing loss, changing careers, or trying to rediscover who they are after years of caring for everyone else. Whatever brings you here, we'll begin with curiosity rather than judgment, taking the time to understand your story before deciding where change is needed.
My Approach
I don't see difficult emotions as something to get rid of. Anxiety, sadness, anger, shame, and overwhelm often make sense when we understand what they're responding to. Even the ways we've learned to cope can tell us something about what we've needed to survive, manage, or protect ourselves from.
Many of the patterns that eventually leave us feeling stuck—staying constantly busy, withdrawing, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or turning to substances or other distractions—often began as ways of coping. Rather than judging those patterns, I'm interested in understanding what sits underneath them. I like us to consider the question: What is this a response to?
My approach is emotion-focused, relational, and grounded in the belief that lasting change begins with feeling understood. Together, we'll slow things down, make sense of your emotional experience, and create space for new ways of relating to yourself and the people in your life.
My work draws primarily from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), alongside Narrative Therapy, attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology.
What Therapy Looks Like
Therapy with me is collaborative and conversational. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to work on or having the “right” words to explain how you're feeling. We'll figure that out together.
Our emotions need more than understanding—they need to be felt, supported, and processed. Sometimes that means slowing down and staying with an emotion rather than immediately trying to solve it or make it go away. When we feel supported enough to experience what is happening underneath, something new can emerge: a different understanding of the problem, a new emotional experience, or possibilities we couldn't access when we were overwhelmed or trying to manage everything on our own.
We may also explore patterns in your relationships, connect what you're experiencing now with earlier experiences, and notice the ways you've learned to protect yourself. The goal isn't simply insight; it's creating new emotional experiences that allow you to respond to yourself, your relationships, and the challenges in your life differently.
I won't tell you how to live your life or simply hand you strategies and homework. My role is to help create the conditions where you can experience, understand, and work through your emotions—and discover something new on the other side of them.
Areas I Commonly Support
Emotional Wellbeing
Anxiety & overwhelm
Stress & burnout
Depression & low mood
Emotional regulation
Grief & loss
Feeling disconnected or stuck
Relationships & Connection
Relationship difficulties
Family dynamics
Boundaries & people-pleasing
Parenting & caregiver stress
Communication & conflict
Attachment & patterns in relationships
Identity & Personal Growth
Perfectionism & self-criticism
Self-esteem & self-worth
Life transitions
Identity & sense of self
Understanding emotional patterns
Finding greater meaning and direction
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Our first session is 75 minutes, giving us a little more time to get to know one another and for me to understand the fuller picture of what has brought you to therapy. We'll explore what you're experiencing, what you hope might be different, and make sure that my approach feels like the right fit for you. There's no expectation that you share everything at once—we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable.
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Sometimes practical strategies can be useful, but they aren't the centre of my approach. I'm interested in helping you understand and process the emotions underneath what you're experiencing so that change isn't simply about trying harder to think or behave differently.
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Yes. Adult therapy sessions are offered virtually, allowing you to attend from a private and comfortable space. Because therapy requires your attention and emotional presence—and for your safety—I’m unable to provide therapy while you are driving. If you need to join from your car, please make sure you are safely parked for the full session.
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Most clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions. We’ll decide together what makes the most sense based on what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what feels manageable for you. The frequency can change over time as your needs change.
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There’s no predetermined length of therapy. Some people come with a specific concern and find that a shorter period of work is enough, while others benefit from more time to explore longstanding emotional or relationship patterns. As the issues that brought you to therapy begin to feel more manageable, we may decide to meet less frequently and move into a maintenance or preventative rhythm—checking in periodically to support your wellbeing, navigate new challenges, or reconnect with the work when needed. We’ll continue to check in together about what level of support feels most useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin
Finding the right therapist matters. If something you've read here resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. We can start with a brief consultation to talk about what you're looking for, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.