Most people wait a long time before reaching out for therapy. I understand because I've been there myself.

When my doctor first recommended therapy over 20 years ago, I was a little defensive. I remember responding, "How is talking to a stranger about my problems going to help me?"

Like many people who have never experienced therapy, I pictured sitting across from someone who quietly listened, nodded, and took notes, just like we see in the movies. As the months went by, I wasn't feeling better. In fact, I felt worse, like a shell of the person I once was. Eventually, I decided to give therapy a try, and it wasn't at all what I had envisioned.

Through psychoeducation and therapeutic work, I began to better understand myself, my thoughts, behaviours, and patterns, and see things from a different perspective. I learned to be kinder to myself, let go of guilt, establish healthy boundaries, forgive past mistakes, accept my imperfections, make amends where needed, and, most importantly, learn to truly love myself along the way.

Today, I have the privilege of working with individuals who may feel uncertain or hesitant about starting therapy, and have the courage and willingness to give it a try.

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If you see yourself in these words, I'd be happy to walk alongside you.