Good Reasons to Seek Counselling
Counselling Can Benefit Everyone.
In my twenties, I couldn’t understand why I constantly had this tightness in my chest. It wasn’t until I began going to therapy that my whole world opened up and I began to unpack all the ways I was holding myself back. I quit people-pleasing and moved to a space of balance and deep understanding of what I wanted in my life. Understanding my triggers or “danger cues” and sifting through my insecurities is a daily practice that I am constantly moving through.
Your Relationship(s) is/are Strained
You feel like you are stepping through mud and unable to find your way out. Old patterns continue to be a problem. You continue to give more than you take or take more than you give and are seeking balance. You are tired of not being treated with respect and want to feel seen for who you truly are. There could have been a breach in trust and you are seeking a path forward.
Relationships are hard for everyone, even if sometimes it looks like others are having a way better time. Relationships take a lot of work and counselling can create a deeper level of understanding between you, your partner(s) and create a haven for safety and love once again.
Feelings of Isolation
I see people every week who feel isolated or as if they are alone. Our society forces people to feel alone and isolated, but we truly are in this together. Let’s find ways to help you feel more connected to people and your community; or even to animals, they are very good at helping us feel connected. Sometimes our feelings of isolation come from a space that is much more rooted in trauma and needs to be unpacked and re-written. Counselling can help you make a shift and find a sense of peace within yourself.
Big Life Changes
You are about to or have gone through a big life change recently. Change can be scary, bring on a lot of unexpected challenges and uncomfortable feelings. Speaking to someone about these changes can be extremely helpful, alleviate stress and identify areas where growth can occur.
Loss
You recently lost a job, a relationship, a lot of money, a friend or a loved one. It is not easy to lose someone or something that was important to you. Sometimes you may feel confused, lost, angry and there may even be self blame. Loss is usually unexpected and most people aren’t ready to deal with it. Talking to a professional can assist you in processing the emotions associated with loss.
Relationship Counselling (Couples, Co-Workers, Co-Parents, Family Members, Friends)
Relationships are Complex
Do you feel stuck or misunderstood in your relationship(s)? Maybe you are looking to have your partner turn towards you more or to give you that touch you are aching for? Do you want to be able to ask for what you need without fear of rejection or retaliation? Do you want to prevent unhealthy patterns from continuing in your life and relationship(s)?
Relationships are complex and ever-changing, which makes it easy to lose touch with your individuality, needs and desires. Whether you come from a monogamous, polyamorous or another type of ethical non-monogamous relationship, I can help you move forward.
Relationship counselling tends to focus on resolving conflicts, clarifying expectations, reducing role confusion/imbalances and improving positive communication. Gaining skills to help you become a better communicator will help you in all areas of your life. Now is the time to start living your life for you – let’s get started!
Customized Counselling
Using an eclectic therapy approach, drawing from a variety of disciplines and approaches in the field, Centered Counselling adapts to the unique needs of the individuals in the session.
Take a Step Forward
If you are looking for a counsellor who SEES you and makes you feel SAFE, but who is also focussed on ACTION and RESULTS, a counselling environment where you will find new ways to thrive and find peace in your relationship(s), let’s connect!
Individual Counselling
Stuck in Old Patterns
Centered Counselling provides support to Individuals who have found themselves trapped in patterns they wish to change; Individuals who are stuck, unable to process why they feel so unhappy, are easily set off or anxious about what to say next to the people they love.
Relationship Challenges
Centered Counselling helps clients work through challenges with parenting, relationships and work issues.
Trauma
Centered Counselling is deeply passionate about helping individuals who have been impacted by trauma and will provide support to help unpack any pain/resentment/fear from past experiences. Marlo works towards helping her clients change unhelpful coping strategies, take a deeper look at who they are and who they want to be.
Finding Balance
Centered Counselling is passionate about working with individuals who struggle to find balance, have trouble with boundaries, or people who even struggle with being in their own skin at times.
