These values are the guiding principles in my work with clients

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Authenticity

 

Brené Brown teaches that authenticity is “the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen”.  When we are able to show up authentically with others, connection follows.  That takes courage and it takes practice.  Therapy is the ideal place to practice showing up, being honest, and connecting.  Ultimately, practicing authenticity in counselling encourages it in other areas of life. 

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Thoughtfulness

 

I love my work because it allows me to spend my day absorbed in thoughts, ideas, and conversations about the deeper considerations of life.  I get to be curious, exchange ideas, and consider new possibilities with my clients. Thoughtfulness in therapy generates good questions, encourages dialogue, and pays attention to what's important. 

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Consistency

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When everything is a priority, nothing is.  Being able to identify what deserves our energy and consistently working on it is the secret to personal growth.  I know this to be true because I consistently engage in my own personal therapy and clinical supervision.  I don’t ask my clients to do anything that I wouldn’t do myself.  I know first-hand the monumental shifts that can occur when you consistently show up and do the work.

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Compassion

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Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes - even for the briefest moment – can allow us to see the world in a different way.  Compassion takes practice; particularly in our closest relationships where we often assume to know the intentions of the other person.  Growth happens when we don’t just have compassion for others, but for ourselves. Challenging your inner critic and learning self-compassion can be one of the most transformational aspects of therapy.

 

Simplicity

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“Less but better” suggests stripping away the non-essentials and focus on improving what matters most.  Problems often feel big and complex.  Complexity often creates overwhelm without an obvious way forward.  Simplicity in therapy guides us to the heart of the issue, discovers what is essential, and imagines how to do it better. 

 

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