If you feel restless, constantly worry, or feel overwhelmed and/or frequently feel sad, hopeless, or purposeless. You find it hard to get motivated to do anything, even the things you used to enjoy. Or perhaps you feel stuck in a mode of constantly doing things but feel like you’re not getting anywhere. Anxiety and depression often occur together in alternating ways. One minute you may feel uncomfortably over-energized, tense, and unable to stop thinking and the next minute you may feel exhausted and have no drive to do anything. I can support you in becoming aware of how anxiety and/or depression impact you and learning which areas of your life these experiences affect you the most. By developing this awareness and utilizing some tools and strategies you can learn to gain a sense of control over these experiences and begin living the way you would like. Related Diagnoses/Issues: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Social Anxiety; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

If you identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and/or an introvert (these are not the same but highly correlated). I can support you in understanding the way these traits create unique challenges in your life and support you to view them as your superpowers rather than limitations in your life and relationships. I frequently hear from clients how they feel overwhelmed by the many aspects of their environments. They often report being perceived by others as: too quiet, that they seem awkward, or that they are shy and inhibited. I can help you understand what makes you different, in empowering ways. By first learning more about why you are the way you are (there are clear biological and genetic reasons) you can learn to hone and develop your natural born skills and competencies. I can support you along the way in this process as I am an HSP as well and have worked through many of the above-mentioned difficulties.

If you feel numb or as though you are on ‘auto pilot’, experience distressing memories from past events, and feel a lack of control over your emotions, thoughts, and actions. If you have dealt with abuse in your life for a long time and would like to cope with the ways that the past impinges on the present. You may feel ‘crazy’ or that others don’t understand what you’re going through. Perhaps you feel a lot of shame and guilt. I can support you with understanding the impact trauma has had in your life, forgiving yourself, and creating new positive experiences and relationships, especially with yourself. Related Diagnoses/Issues: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Acute Stress Disorder (ASD); Developmental Trauma.

If you have been involved in an automobile accident or other accident in which ICBC is providing financial support for you to see a counsellor. It may be difficult to move forward in life given the increased number of appointments you need to attend (physiotherapy, chiropractor, massage, doctors, etc.) and the impact that the accident and resultant injury has on you. Accidents often result in physical, cognitive, emotional, financial, logistical, and relational difficulties. Trauma, as a result of accidents, can be responsible for a lot of the difficulties that arise after an accident. You may feel like a different person and struggle with making sense of your life and your new sense of self. Counselling can be so important to help resolve any traumatic energies stored in your body, understand and learn about how all aspects of your life are impacted by the accident, and most importantly learn new skills to accommodate the newly acquired difficulties as a result of the accident and injury. I direct bill to ICBC for all counselling related services.