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Medina Bandalli
Areas of practice
- Anxiety and/or Panic
- Family Issues
- Life Transitions
- Marriage and/or Relationship Issues
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Trauma Counselling
Approaches used
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Counselling practice website:
www.speakeasyclinic.caPractice information:
I work with adults to explore how your past experiences, traumas, and family system have impacted your sense of self, attachment, and patterns. We work to understand how and why your brain (thoughts), body (feelings), and behaviour are conditioned/operating, and move towards awareness and acceptance. By exploring past experiences, current triggers, and future goals, we can move towards intentionality and alignment rather than feeling stuck, not good enough, or not in control. My goal is to help individuals understand and deepen their relationship to themselves and others so that they can live happier more fulfilled lives.
I have specialized trained in EMDR (trauma reprocessing), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, and IFS (training in-process). I conceptualize from an attachment perspective, behaviouralism, neurobiology, and existentialism. Outside of counselling, I have a personal passion for exercise/movement- with certifications in Pilates and Indoor Cycling. My practice is fully virtual so that I can practice what I preach, which is balance, fulfillment, and joy- which means practicing my privilege of traveling and working simultaneously.
My approach is warm, genuine, and invested. As well as unbiased and honest while I challenge you to see your patterns and a new perspective. I believe that in order for meaningful therapeutic work to happen, our genuine relationship is essential. My first priority is to help you feel seen and cared for.
We aren't meant to do it alone and if we work together, my goal is that you never have to.
Areas of Practice:
- Self-esteem (self-worth/worthiness, confidence)
- Attachment (relationships: romantic, family, friends)
- Trauma (childhood, negative experiences, relationship experiences)
- Self Concept/Image (body image)
- Anxiety & Depression
- Life Transitions
- Personal Growth
*Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) are covered by most extended health coverage plans. Please consult with your benefits provider to confirm coverage.
Specialized training:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) IFS (Internal Family Systems: in-process)
Client fee individuals:
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