SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL
COUNSELLING
Most people want to talk with a therapist one to one. I have training in several different therapy models and together we will find an approach that can work for you. Your first session begins with an assessment, meaning we would talk about you, your family and how you want to approach your issue. We would then move to planning your therapy goals and a treatment plan.
I have experience working in many areas including with children, adolescents and adults, individuals and couples, who have experiences living with stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief and trauma as well as other mental health concerns. I have experience working with active military, veterans, first responders and their families.
In some cases, people prefer to engage in therapy over the course of a few hours rather than once a week. This can be useful for individuals that live out of town. It is also helpful when an individual has an issue or trauma that they would like to deal with quickly for intense symptom relief.
$190.00 per 50 Minute session
COUPLES & FAMILY
COUNSELLING
No one and no issue can happen in isolation. As a Social Worker, I like to see things within a broader context. Some issues need to be dealt with in the context of the family, or the couple. An initial session is similar to an individual session in that the first step is to get to know you and your family. This can be complicated and so in some cases we may need more than 50 minutes for the first session. Together, we will develop a plan that everyone can agree upon and a goal that will help you move forward.
In some cases, couples prefer to do therapy over the course of a few hours rather than once a week. This can be useful for couples that live out of town. It is also helpful when an couple has an issue or trauma that they would like to deal with quickly for intense symptom relief.
$190.00 per 50 Minute session
GROUP
COUNSELLING
Explore solutions alongside individuals who share similar experiences guided by a Registered Social Worker. Topics may include mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, trauma and more.
Currently, there are no groups being offered. Please watch out for updates regarding a MBSR group being offered in the spring for of 2024.
Over 75% of Canadians report experiencing some degree of stress. Stress may be experienced as headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, stomach ailments, sleeplessness, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed and burn-out. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is offered around the world as a means of reducing the negative effects of chronic stress and to help people develop greater compassion, acceptance and curiosity about themselves and each other.
If you or your workplace have an interest in a particular group being offered please contact Susan McGowan.
Group fees to be determined.