Individual therapy
One-to-one sessions for anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and stress, looking past the symptoms to the root cause.
Individual therapy in Cobourg →
Counselling in Cobourg,
built around you.
Relational psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families that looks for the root cause, not just the symptoms. In person in Cobourg, or online.
Therapy for individuals, couples and families
Couples counselling
Communication, trust, infidelity, and marital and premarital work, in a neutral space for both partners.
Couples counselling in Cobourg →Family therapy
Family conflict, divorce and life transitions, with families of preteens, teens and adults.
Family therapy in Cobourg →Top
specialties.
Most people come to me for one of three reasons. Whatever brings you in, we start with a safe space, careful listening and a plan made for you.
Relationship issues
For couples who want to get back on track, and individuals working through the relationships that shape them — communication, trust, conflict and connection.
Anxiety
Worry, fear and stress can take over. Together you’ll work toward the root cause and build coping skills that restore a sense of balance.
Grief
Loss changes everything. Grief counselling offers a steady place to feel what you feel, make meaning, and slowly move forward.
All areas of expertise
- DivorceRelationships & family
- Domestic abuseRelationships & family
- Domestic violenceRelationships & family
- Family conflictRelationships & family
- InfidelityRelationships & family
- Marital and premaritalRelationships & family
- ChildRelationships & family
- Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartumRelationships & family
- DepressionMood & anxiety
- StressMood & anxiety
- Coping skillsMood & anxiety
- Self esteemMood & anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive (OCD)Mood & anxiety
- Anger managementMood & anxiety
- Borderline personality (BPD)Mood & anxiety
- Antisocial personalityMood & anxiety
- Trauma and PTSDTrauma, grief & crisis
- Suicidal ideationTrauma, grief & crisis
- Self-harmingTrauma, grief & crisis
- CancerTrauma, grief & crisis
- VeteransTrauma, grief & crisis
- Teen violenceTrauma, grief & crisis
- AddictionSubstance & behaviour
- Alcohol useSubstance & behaviour
- Drug abuseSubstance & behaviour
- Substance useSubstance & behaviour
- GamblingSubstance & behaviour
- Internet addictionSubstance & behaviour
- ObesitySubstance & behaviour
- LGBTQ+Identity & life
- BisexualIdentity & life
- LesbianIdentity & life
- TransgenderIdentity & life
- Men’s issuesIdentity & life
- SpiritualityIdentity & life
- Career guidanceIdentity & life
- Life coachingIdentity & life
Do these align with your needs? Call or text 905-376-9544, or send a request.
Treatment approach
What therapy
will be like.
I draw on several evidence-informed approaches and adapt them to you. Here’s what each one means in plain language, and you’re always welcome to ask.
- Relational
- Explores how your relationships — past and present — shape how you feel and act. The safe, accepting relationship in the room becomes part of the healing.
- Emotionally Focused
- Helps you understand and reshape the emotional patterns and bonds between people. Often used with couples to rebuild closeness and trust.
- Family / Marital
- Works with couples or families together to improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen connection.
- Family Systems
- Looks at each person within the wider family, noticing the roles and patterns that repeat across relationships and generations.
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to help you notice thoughts without being carried away by them — useful for anxiety and recurring low mood.
- Narrative
- Separates you from the problem and helps you re-author the story you tell about your life, drawing on strengths you may have overlooked.
Who I see
Ages
- Preteens
- Teens
- Adults
Participants
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
Communities
- Bisexual allied
- Gay allied
- HIV / AIDS allied
- Lesbian allied
- Transgender allied
Common questions
What is relational psychotherapy?
Relational psychotherapy looks at how your relationships, past and present, shape how you feel and act. The safe, accepting relationship between us becomes part of the work. It’s the main approach I use with individuals, couples and families.
What’s the difference between a psychotherapist, a psychologist and a counsellor in Ontario?
In Ontario, “Registered Psychotherapist” (RP) is a protected title: RPs are regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and are trained to provide psychotherapy. Psychologists are regulated by their own college and can also diagnose mental health conditions. “Counsellor” on its own isn’t a protected title, so it’s worth asking any counsellor how they’re registered.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a psychotherapist?
No. You can contact me directly. Some insurance plans ask for a referral before they reimburse you, so check your plan if you’re claiming.
Do you see clients outside Cobourg?
Yes. Clients come from Cobourg, Port Hope, Trenton and beyond, and we can also meet online instead of at my office at 438 Division Street.
Ready when
you are.
Send a short request and I’ll be in touch, or call or text if you’d like to talk it through first.