Therapy with me is a holistic, collaborative and flexible process, where you have the autonomy to shape our sessions according to your needs. My goal is to support your personal growth and help reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of your challenges, all while respecting your individual journey and preferences.
By examining your narrative utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Bibliotherapy we can highlight areas for growth and practical cognitive skills that may be beneficial. Additionally, I offer guidance in exploring your emotional experiences, engaging with your inner world in a way that complements cognitive work. I have experience supporting individuals facing mental health issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and impulse control. Through a collaborative process, we can set and reimagine your life goals, create a healthy self-concept, and foster positive changes in your interactions with others.
With over six years of experience as a middle school teacher and learning support teacher for students with disabilities, I bring a deep understanding of adolescent development and the unique challenges faced by young individuals. I am passionate about sports, particularly golf, skiing, and soccer. I coach soccer and have extensive experience working with players of all ages. My experience coaching has allowed me to develop a keen sense of teamwork and leadership that I bring into my counselling practice.
Please contact me to schedule a free consultation. I look forward to collaborating with you.
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If you are here reading this today, perhaps you are experiencing some personal challenges or struggling with emotional imbalance that leaves you feeling lost, confused, or hopeless. You may be feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you. Despite the challenges you may be facing in this present moment, this is not a fixed state. With the right support, you can learn to navigate these challenges and achieve emotional balance to end the internal struggle.
My name is Hayley and I am committed to providing a safe, warm, and caring environment for my clients to work through life’s challenges and achieve personal growth and healing. During my sessions, I use evidence-based practices along with a holistic approach that is tailored to suit each client’s individual needs.
I am experienced in working with both teens and adults experiencing various mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-esteem. Together, we can work on realigning your desired path in life to improve your relationship with yourself and others and bring about positive changes.
Taking the first step can be overwhelming, but you owe it to yourself to get the support you need. If you are ready to begin your journey towards transformation, I invite you to reach out to me.
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The decision to seek counselling is an important and often life-changing milestone; I’m very glad you’re here.
As a counsellor, I am honoured to hear your unique story and to collaborate with you through authentic connection and deep exploration. I seek to provide a safe space for you by cultivating empathy, compassion and curiosity, and strive to help you feel accepted and understood on your wellness journey.
I am trauma-informed, culturally-competent, inclusive and anti-oppressive and draw from humanistic and systemic therapeutic modalities. I am especially influenced by Person-Centered and Internal Family Systems therapies that put you in the driver’s seat, allow you to explore the many parts of your psyche, and inspire you to rediscover your true Self.
My areas of speciality include personal development, inner child work, and self-esteem related issues like low-confidence, inadequacy and unworthiness. I am deeply passionate about working together toward your personal empowerment and Self-leadership.
You are never alone.
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You are worth investing in. If you have been struggling to find yourself lately, this is a great place to start. As your counsellor I am here to support you in growing your sense of wholeness and mental wellness. My aim is to offer a safe, welcoming environment that allows you to unapologetically attain the release or sense of direction you may be craving.
I feel that it is such an honour to be allowed to share in someone’s journey. I believe that beautiful things grow from vulnerability. I am passionate about exploring both the collective and the very unique experiences we live through. I’ve chosen to pursue this career with the hopes of building meaningful connections with clients, reinforcing that you are not alone, and helping to develop the skills you need to manage the ups and downs of life.
I am approachable, compassionate, driven, and optimistic. I counsel from a trauma-informed perspective, understand the value of client empowerment, and pride myself in engaging in open and authentic communication. My approach is holistic and eclectic, calling on modalities that I feel fit best for you. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, psychosis, addictions, PTSD, and postpartum issues.
I welcome you to reach out and look forward to collaborating with you.
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My Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology undergraduate studies has immensely informed my approach to counselling. I often get asked, why the switch from physical to mental health? The truth is that I do not believe I ever really switched as much as I expanded. I consider the approach to both domains very similar and incredibly compatible. As a former exercise practitioner, I was deeply oriented to people’s experience first and and attuning to what allowed them to feel safe to move their body. By focusing on a therapeutic alliance grounded in non-judgement, empathy and compassion, I often would witness transformational physical change. It taught me this. People have the capacity to change when they are met in a genuine space of connection, shared humanity and deep unconditional acceptance, no matter the type of change they may be seeking. Further, my rooted orientation towards the study of the human movement lends itself well to my personal counselling approach that includes integrating the body and neurobiology into my practice.
Prior to completing my Master of Counselling Psychology at Adler University, I hold a decade of extensive rehabilitation experience working with a diverse range of clients with mental and physical health challenges that have included musculoskeletal injuries, persistent pain, chronic health conditions, post-cancer, brain injury, grief, depression, anxiety and trauma. Working in a vocational rehabilitation setting in exercise, regional leadership, and disability management roles has afforded many opportunities to learn and collaborate alongside various skilled healthcare practitioners. I am grateful my professional experience has provided me with substantial knowledge to the spectrum of care available and inspire my holistic and evidence-based approach to therapy.
I acknowledge counselling can feel extremely vulnerable and daunting for those seeking to better understand their current experience. I believe that every single person has innate capacity to move through life’s challenges and become who they are intended to be. I also know everything you need is already within you. Using a relational, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework, I draw from systemic, somatic and emotionally focused therapies that connect you to your body’s inner wisdom, bring awareness to your attachment patterns and foster a contextual understanding to your experience.
James Hollis suggested that symptoms are expressions of desire for healing, and one must understand the wound they represent. I consider it a privileged honour to work alongside you as we gently explore those wounds with the utmost tenderness and care. I endeavour to hold an authentic and non-judgmental space where you can be met in your full expression of self at any stage you are at in your journey. I look forward to sitting and connecting with you soon.
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As a counsellor, I am committed to providing a safe space, through empathy and curiosity, that inspires opportunities for new perspectives and personal growth. It is my honour to hold that space for you and to hear your story at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we will collaborate to identify your goals, navigate obstacles, and foster positive change toward a more meaningful life.
My approach to counselling is relational, person-centered, strengths-oriented, and trauma-informed. I use a holistic perspective that considers the intersectionality of your diverse identities as well as the context of your life. I aim to tailor my approach to suit your unique and individual needs.
I am passionate about working with both teens and adults struggling with various aspects of their lives. My areas of focus are: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relational issues, personal growth, and self-esteem.
My hope for you in our journey together, is that through further exploration of your personal narratives, you will gain a newfound understanding and a greater connection to your authentic self.
You are welcome to reach out to me to book a free consultation where you can ask any questions and gain a feel for counselling.
I look forward to collaborating with you.
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