Counselling & Psychotherapy
"In Office Visits" OR "Video Sessions" are available.
We can all feel stressed, overwhelmed, discouraged and down from time to time. Life can be difficult, unfair and at times things don’t always make sense. Often people seek counselling to sort through these difficulties, other times they find support through family, friends or community. Although, chronic patterns of feeling in these ways and certain behaviors could be indicators of mental health issues or just needing more professional support.
Whether you are struggling with the demands of life or chronic patterns of not feeling well, I can help you with both. I see clients who are dealing with trauma, grief, transitions, stress, relationship concerns, as well as, ongoing mental health issues.
I have an extensive background in mental health and since 1995 have worked in many diverse clinical settings. These settings have included inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, community and university counselling agencies and my private practice. I have provided services for individuals, couples, families and groups regarding a variety of mental health concerns.
Many people struggle with issues around food, weight and body image and they let these concerns dictate their happiness and self-worth. These concerns can lead to unhealthy practices such as chronic dieting, restricting food intake, overeating or binge eating, purging type behaviors or excessive exercise. These behaviors are often coping mechanisms and the person’s solution to problems and dissatisfaction in their life. Under certain conditions these struggles can develop into a full eating disorder which is a specific type of mental health concern.
Whether you are struggling with an unhealthy focus on food or weight or an eating disorder, I can help you make positive changes to take charge of your life and health. I have extensive training and experience working in the field of eating disorders and I have been part of a program that developed several outpatient Eating Disorder Programs in Ontario.
