Services

Individual Counselling

Some of the key areas that Waves Counselling practice can help with include:

• Mental Health Issues

  Depression, Anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder), Bipolar disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

• Relationship and Family Issues

  Family conflicts, communication difficulties, parenting challenges, divorce or separation

• Stress and Coping

  Coping with life transitions such as job changes, relocation, loss

• Self-Exploration and Personal Growth

• Grief and Loss

• Trauma and Abuse

• Addictions and Substance Abuse

• Anger Management

• Lifestyle Changes and Habits

  Weight management, Smoking cessation, Improving sleep patterns

• Career and Work-related Issues

• Sexuality and Gender Identity

• Emotional Regulation

• Social Skills and Communication

• Cultural and Identity Issues

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Couples Counselling

Couples Counselling is a specialized form of therapy designed to help couples navigate challenges, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance their relationship. It involves working with a trained therapist who facilitates open and constructive dialogue between partners, with the goal of fostering greater understanding, emotional connection, and overall relationship satisfaction.

Therapeutic Approach

Therapeutic approaches that I may use include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  Identify patterns of negative thinking that influence negative emotions and behavior.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  Learning to address, face, and accept emotions such as fear, anger, and anxiety.

  Gottman Method Couples Therapy

• E-Counselling

  Online therapy services via your computer, tablet, or smart phone.

• Existential Psychotherapy

• Grief Therapy

  A safe, supportive and healing environment for grieving individuals.

• Mindfulness

  Focus on the present to achieve a state of calm awareness.

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  Understanding the influence of the past on your present behaviour.

• Relational Therapy

  Empowering growth through interpersonal connection and relationships.

• Solution-Focussed Therapy

  Psychotherapy based on solution-building rather than problem-solving.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Couples Counselling

Intimate Partner Violence Counselling

Couples counselling in the context of domestic violence is a delicate and complex process that requires special attention and expertise. I have worked for the past 13 years as a clinical counsellor in the field of Domestic Violence, specializing in working with individuals and couples who have experienced violence and choose to stay together. I also specialize in working with individuals who wish to address abusive behaviour in a relationship, which can manifest as physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse.

Please contact me for a consultation regarding your present relationship challenges and I can assist you in developing a plan to support your safety and to focus on what is most important to you in your relationship.