Along the way, I trained in experiential psychotherapy at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto & earned a master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of Toronto (OISE). I am a Psychotherapist registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and trained with Sue Johnson, originator of Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples. As a transformative practitioner, my most important insights come from the practice of Yoga, T’ai Chi, Meditation, Intuitive Reading and other mind/body/spirit approaches. I bring these insights, along with techniques like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dream Analysis and guided self-reflection to help you connect to your true Self—the transformative core at the centre of our being, which fosters a more authentic and fulfilling life.
On average, a session lasts a full sixty minutes. During our first session I will outline my process and explain any of the legal and administrative things you need to know so you can give your informed consent.. Once you have given your consent, we will begin the assessment process. I will ask why you are here and what you want to accomplish. I will ask you questions about your present situation at home, at work and in your relationships--as well as asking about your family history. Out of this, we will develop a set of goals and an action plan for you, and identify tangible indicators which will tell us when your goals have been achieved.
After that, we will meet on a regular basis, usually once a week or every other week. The length of coaching varies with each individual, according to the complexity of the issues brought to the process. In general, I tell people that they will know when they can cut back or quit coaching, since they will be feeling better and the issues which brought them to coaching will be, if not resolved, then much more manageable.
If you have any questions, just give me a call, or send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.