Counseling Services
Free 15 minute Phone Consultation’s
I am committed to guiding you in the right direction.
At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I believe that it is pivotal to your progress that you feel I am the absolute best fit to help you in your journey. This is based on research that client confidence in their therapist has a significant contribution to change and progress.
This 15 minute phone call is an opportunity to learn more about my therapeutic methods and approach, and also provides you with an opportunity to see if my methods and approach is what you are needing at this time in your journey. Also, during this 15 minute call if I feel you would benefit from alternative resources and referrals, I am happy to provide that information to you free of any charges. I want what is best for you and for those you hold dear.
Personal Counselling for Individuals
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma, mental health concerns or loss holding you back from a life of joy?
At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments individuals who are ready to take a step toward a journey of healing and recovery.
Seeking help is a sign of courage and resilience. No matter how long ago something happened to you, or how hopeless you feel about something shifting in your life, I know there is hope for you and your circumstance.
My areas of specialty are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing, parenting/family strategies, grief and loss and addiction recovery. I also support spouses who love someone with an addiction.
Connect with me today and find a new way of living and being is possible.
Trauma Therapy
Experiencing trauma changes how you understand the world around you and who you understand yourself to be. It disrupts your sense of self and your sense of safety.
Just imagine – metaphorically you live in a forest. It is safe. You feel connected and you feel you belong. You know it well and it is a safe place that you have been able to grow. Now imagine an event happened – such as a forest fire. That forest you once knew well no longer looks the same. What once felt safe, no longer does. You cannot make sense of your surroundings and you are losing your sense of self. The forest has been forever changed and you feel unraveled and unable to connect to who you are. This example provides some insight into how trauma may have impacted you.
At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I use attachment-based psychotherapy to work through the impact of traumatic experiences on one’s identity and sense of self. Whether it was physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, financial or spiritual abuse, a recent loss of relationship, illness, loss of work, income, a divorce, or grieving a loved one I am committed to guiding you in your journey to healing and to wholeness.
Living with the emotional, physical, psychological and relational impacts of trauma is overwhelming. But healing is possible. Feel free to ask me more about my approach to trauma recovery. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Family Therapy
Is your family feeling disconnected? Has there been mental health, addictions or traumatic experiences that have created discord and challenges in your family?
Sometimes we need a guide – some support along the way to truly discover what matters most to you as you navigate your family relationships. Family Counselling can help you and those you hold dear discover what is important. At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I provide evidence based methods to help you and your family re-connect with one another, set healthy boundaries, understand developmental shifts and how this impacts family dynamics and how attachment needs and personality contributes to family dilemmas.
Connect with me today and discover the unique gifts waiting to be discovered in your family.
Parent-Coaching
Are you feeling stressed an overwhelmed by parenting demands? Maybe you are to the point where you stuck and ineffective? You may feel like no matter what you do you cannot get this parenting thing to work.
Whether you are brand new to parenting or are getting ready for your child to leave the nest, I can help. I can help you discover what you value, what unique gifts you offer your children and how to develop deeper connections with yourself so you can develop deeper connections with those you hold dearest.
At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I help parents by using attachment-based and trauma informed methods. I offer parenting and family strategies for intact or separated families.
I have 10 years of specialized experience in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents in school settings and community settings. I am passionate about helping children impacted by parental separation, trauma, school issues such as bullying or academic performance, mental health diagnosis’ (such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Autism) and navigation of supports and development of healthy parent-child / parent-teen bonding.
You are not alone. Reach out to me today.
Couples Counselling
Are you desiring a safe place to share your hurts and longings with your partner or spouse? Despite having a deep desire to love one another you can’t deny your feelings of loneliness. Is communicating with one another is challenging? Maybe you may feel like the same arguments come up time and time again without any progress or change.
At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I use evidence-based couple’s therapy methods (Gottman Techniques and Emotion-Focused Strategies) to help you and your partner feel like you have a voice and that you matter to one another. In Couples counselling we may focus on working through insecure attachment-bonds, impact of family of origin issues or how past trauma and shame that prevent you from connecting with your partner.
Call me today to connect and discover a new way of relationship with your partner/spouse.
Counselling for Children and Adolescents
Are you worried about your child or teenager? Maybe you have noticed change in their mood or behavior. Is your child having a difficult time in school making friends or finding a place to belong? Maybe your child or adolescent has shut you out and you’re worried they are not ok.
I offer researched & effective counselling methods for children and adolescents. I have 10 years of specialized experience in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents in school settings and community settings. I am passionate about helping children impacted by parental separation, trauma, school issues such as bullying or academic performance, mental health diagnosis’ (such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Autism) and navigation of supports and development of healthy parent-child / parent-teen bonding. Areas of specialty are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
I am here to help you and your child in this journey. Call me today. I would be honored to assist you and the ones you hold dearest.
Video Counselling
Please note that secure video counselling is available for adolescents and adults. I do not offer video counseling to young children. I am able to provide parent-coaching via video or phone.