ABOUT VANESSA

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Vanessa's approach to therapy is humanistic, with the belief that individuals have the innate potential to grow and heal, and discover their full potential.  Her role as a therapist is to become a safe and "tuned-in" observer who can help you become more curious and compassionate about the things that are causing you distress.

 

Vanessa has a natural and down-to-earth way of connecting with clients, and believes that a trusting therapeutic relationship where her clients feel safe and understood is the most important aspect of therapy. While she has extensive experience providing behavioural approaches to therapy (such as cognitive behavioural therapy), she is strongly informed by an attachment and emotion-focused framework, which helps individuals safely notice, explore and process deeper emotions that may be impacting their well-being, sense of self, and relationships. She may help you in session to slow down and become more tuned in with what your body might be trying to tell you as well.

 

Vanessa has completed additional training in AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy), EFT (emotion focussed therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and mindfulness-based practices.

 

Vanessa is a firm believer in practicing self-compassion and self-affirmation. She primarily works with individuals (teens and adults), and has a specific interest in supporting women struggling with endometriosis. Some of the things that Vanessa helps her clients with include

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• anxiety

• depression

• peer issues

• relationships (family, friends, colleagues)

• parenting

• post-partum

• work-life balance

• stress

• singleness

• grief and loss

• chronic health issues (including endometriosis)

• family of origin issues

• boundary work

 

Outside of her work, she and her husband are usually out adventuring with their two young kids.