Counselling Services in Ottawa – CBT & EMDR

Starting therapy can feel like a big step—and that’s completely understandable. Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process, and research shows that a strong therapeutic relationship plays a key role in meaningful outcomes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

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Therapy Services & Pricing

Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your emotions, develop practical coping tools, and reflect on what matters to you. It can help you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and self-understanding.

15-Minute Free Consultation – $0

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A free, no-obligation call to explore your goals, ask questions, and see if therapy feels like the right fit for you.


50-Minute Individual Therapy Session – $185

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A personalized, one-on-one therapy session grounded in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—offering sessions in person in Ottawa or online for your convenience.


50-Minute Couples Therapy - $200

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Couples therapy offers a space to reconnect, communicate more effectively, and work through challenges together. Whether you’re feeling distant, stuck in conflict, or navigating a major transition, sessions—available in Ottawa or online—are tailored to support your relationship.


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Approach to Therapy

WORKING IN TWO HIGHLY EFFECTIVE THERAPY MODALITIES:

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Reshaping Thought Patterns



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

If you’re finding it hard to manage anxiety, depression, or burnout, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may offer helpful tools. CBT supports you in noticing unhelpful thought patterns, building more effective coping strategies, and exploring new ways of responding to stress.


Rather than focusing only on symptoms,CBT can help increase awareness of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are connected. This structured, evidence-informed approach can guide you in making meaningful changes—at your own pace, and in ways that align with your goals.



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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

For those navigating PTSD, past trauma, or distressing memories, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapeutic approach that can support the processing of difficult experiences. It’s often used to help reduce the emotional intensity of trauma-related triggers and memories.


EMDR is commonly integrated into therapy for individuals coping with childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and other overwhelming life events. Sessions are guided at your pace, with care and collaboration at the centre of the process.



What to Expect in a Therapy Session

✔ A space intentionally created to feel supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental

✔ A therapy plan shaped around your goals, preferences, and pace

✔ Evidence-informed approaches like CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies

✔ Support in working through anxiety, trauma, depression, or relationship stress

✔ Flexible appointment options, available in person in Ottawa or virtually

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Explore What is Possible

Explore thoughtful articles with practical tips, grounded insights, and reflections to support you in your personal growth journey—wherever you’re starting from.

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This blog post from March 2025 explores emotional dysregulation as a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, going beyond common understandings of attention and focus difficulties. It explains how brain differences in ADHD contribute to intensified emotional reactions, difficulty shifting moods, and impulsive responses, including rejection sensitivity. The guide identifies common triggers for mood swings such as stress, lack of sleep, and criticism. Finally, it offers practical management strategies encompassing emotional awareness, coping techniques, establishing routines, exercise, sleep hygiene, and seeking support, while also recommending professional therapy for more significant difficulties.
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This resource explains how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects romantic relationships by detailing its impact on communication, trust, and emotional closeness. It outlines common PTSD symptoms and how these manifest in interpersonal dynamics,
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Building a happy, fulfilling relationship takes work, and one of the most important things you can do is set clear, healthy boundaries. Boundaries help both partners feel respected, understood, and emotionally safe. In this article, we’ll explore what healthy boundaries look like, why they matter, and how you can set them in your own relationship.

Start Your Journey Today

You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re considering therapy, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you explore whether it feels like the right fit. Sessions are available in person in Ottawa or online—whatever works best for you.