Practice information:

You may be looking for a therapist for several reasons.  Perhaps you are feeling:

• irritable, tense and moody and just can't shake these feelings.
• the struggle of a major transition or stressful life event.  
• weighed down by anxiety, uncertainty and "what ifs."
• lonely, disconnected, and longing for better relationships with your partner, colleagues, friends or family.
• down, inadequate and self-critical.

If you are struggling and feel stuck, you are not alone.  Life can be challenging.  Often times, the ear of a loved one can be just what we need; yet other times, our struggles can be profound, and require a skilled therapist to help us make the life changes that we desire.

If you decide to seek therapy with me, this is what you can expect in our work together:

In our sessions, we will explore:

• Your current difficulties, gain understanding of what led to these struggles and what cycles in your life maintain these challenges.  
• Your relationship with yourself and others in your life.
• Your thoughts and feelings and how they relate to one another.  Within this process, I will  provide you with a safe, genuine and non-judgmental space to express yourself freely.  I will listen for nuances in your story, and challenge you to explore your thoughts and feelings on a deeper level.  I will also offer you concrete strategies and techniques to help you cope with the struggles you are facing.  

Successful therapy is only possible if a strong therapeutic relationship is formed, and trust is established from the outset.  Finding a counsellor who you feel comfortable and at ease with is instrumental to therapeutic effectiveness.  Clients have commented on the relief that they feel knowing that they have found a therapist who genuinely cares and really “gets it.”  Not only will I seek to understand and conceptualize your struggles, I will help you to set goals, and achieve them, so that you can achieve the change you desire.  To me, therapy is not a one-size-fits all approach.  I have pursued education and training in several therapeutic approaches so that I can tailor therapy to each individual and their unique needs.  I draw on evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

In the 10+ years that I have been working as a counsellor, I have worked with people of all walks of life in a variety of settings, including hospital, community agency, university, and private practice settings.  I have done specialized training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and I continually partake in professional training to expand my knowledge and skill-set.  

If you are interested in learning more about me, the services I provide or whether I am good fit for you, please feel free to contact me for a free telephone consultation.  You can also book an appointment online at rachellondoncounselling.janeapp.com.