I live and breathe meditation and cherish the transformation that comes with it; aiming to stop at nothing less than my own enlightenment.  From my extensive meditation practices (grounded in western esotericism and eastern traditions / philosophy), together with a university degree and a Masters, and my psychological therapy practice, I have seen that what stops us from becoming our highest potential (our true selves) and going beyond our limitations, is the mind, and the trauma embedded in our physiology. You are not your thoughts, emotions or your nervous system physiology. You are not what you think you are. In my professional trainings I have discovered countless psychological theories and practices that support this view, and I have a unique way of pullng it all together to make it work.

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I have treated men, women, adolescents, parents and couples experiencing a wide range of concerns eg, depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, relationship issues, grief, drug and alcohol, domestic and family violence and, sexual abuse. And I strongly believe that the right treatment, for the right person, at the right time is important and effective for success. For example, it may not be appropriate for you to receive EMDR or Somatic Experiencing psychotherapy, where in fact, it may be more appropriate to use CBT, DBT; to learn skills or take practical steps and create a plan to move forward. My style, therefore, is not a one-size-fits-all kind-of-style. Depending on your condition, or any other concern, I will use a blend of psychological therapies.

 

I will add that while our 'minds' may be what stop us from becoming our true potential, our external social circumstances can also have an impact, keeping us locked into certain patterns.  This too is something that I pay attention to and see as important to help one achieve a sense of empowerment, growth and healing.