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Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy, also known as counseling or psychotherapy, is a one-on-one process where clients work with a trained therapist to explore personal challenges and promote emotional well-being. This type of therapy offers a safe and confidential environment to address a wide range of mental health issues and life stressors, helping clients gain self-awareness, improve coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. Through personalized sessions, therapists collaborate with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan tailored to their unique experiences and needs.

 

Some of the common emotions and issues addressed in individual therapy include:

  • Anxiety: Managing overwhelming worries, fears, or stress.

  • Depression: Exploring feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of motivation.

  • Trauma: Processing past experiences that may cause emotional or psychological distress.

  • Grief: Coping with the loss of a loved one or significant life changes.

  • Anger: Understanding and controlling intense feelings of frustration or rage.

  • Self-Esteem: Building confidence and addressing feelings of inadequacy.

  • Relationship Challenges: Navigating interpersonal conflicts and improving communication skills.

 

Individual therapy sessions, typically lasting 50 minutes, are a highly adaptable and supportive approach to helping clients navigate life's complexities and achieve a sense of balance and resilience.

Approaches to Therapy

For Individuals

Our approaches to individual therapy for adults include:

  • Motivational Interviewing – A collaborative and goal-oriented approach that helps you explore and strengthen your motivation to make positive changes in your life.

  • Solution-Focused Coaching – A practical, future-oriented method that highlights your strengths and helps you identify clear, achievable steps toward your goals.

  • Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) – A structured technique designed to gently and effectively reduce the emotional impact of past traumatic experiences.

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – A skills-based approach that supports emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships.

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Focused on cultivating present-moment awareness to reduce stress, anxiety, and reactivity in daily life.

  • Expressive and Art-Based Therapy – Encouraging self-expression through creative outlets to support healing, insight, and emotional release.

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Our Location

Unit 101 - 15 Worthington Street, Little Current, ON

Contact Us

705-210-1710

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