Relationships stress affects us all sooner or later. Maybe it is stress in our various relationships with family, friends, colleagues, or partners. Maybe it is stress within ourselves, our own self concept, our own rampant thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we can work it out on our own.
Professional counselling can speed the process. I am registered and regulated in Ontario (MSW psychotherapist) with offices in Niagara Falls and St Catharines and extensive experience. Please read my summaries of frequently encountered issues and some of my therapeutic approaches. View my video to consider whether we can work well together.
As every parent knows, when it comes to children, nothing always works. Parents need many approaches. Family therapy can open new doors. More >>
Children and teens are growing up in a world that changes faster than ever. Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. Counselling can help. More >>
Anxiety in control can be useful, but in excess it can dominate our lives. Therapy explores what works for you to manage your worries and bring balance back to your life. More >>
Depression can destroy the joy of living. Feedback and understanding can help you change your thinking and your actions and effect your feelings. More >>
Loss and grief are a painful part of living. We can become overwhelmed. We may see no way out. Yet we have to go on. Talking with a counsellor can explore the way. More >>
At the beginning of a couple relationship we believe we have found our other half, the person who completes us, who fills in the missing pieces. Time passes. We note gaps in the relationship. We notice unexpected variations in our partner. Counseling can help address the patterns of mutual hurt in relationships. More >>