I know that in our world fast-paced, highly stressed world there are so many challenges facing couples. It is so hard to find the best path for a couple to find mutual contentment, good communication and a feeling of support and love.

I hope to be able to connect with you as a couple to lend support and find a positive and peaceful way forward. By creating and safe and collaborative environment for you, we can work on those issues that are creating problems in your relationship.

By giving you both an opportunity to express your thoughts, have a voice and feel heard, I think we can move towards a noticeable improvement in your lives and in your relationship.

I look forward to meeting with you so we can begin on a pathway towards bettering your relationship.

Background:

Agnes is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. Her extensive background working in the healthcare field allows her to understand the physical and psychological needs that often face couples. She is a compassionate and empathetic listener who has dedicated her career to helping those in need. Using a combination of client-centered, emotion-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy methods leads to positive changes in clients individually or as couples. Agnes focuses on creating a therapeutic alliance with clients providing them with a supportive and compassionate environment.

Client Focus: Couples, Families, Adolescents, Individuals, Seniors, Children ( 5+ onwards)

Therapy Modalities:

• Eclectic Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Approaches based on Positive Psychology
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Mindfulness
• Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Mediation, Trauma, Boundaries and Boundary-Setting, Stress and Burnout in the workplace, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Coping Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Grief and Bereavement, Identity and Self-Exploration, Attachment Issues, Substance Abuse, Family Conflict, Behavioral Concerns, Parental Coaching

This quote speaks to me:

“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” —Hermann Hesse