Dr. Gabor Maté
Interpersonal Violence (IPV) can have long-term effects on your mental and physical health. Leaving an abusive relationship is never easy and can be dangerous. Whether you are experiencing the effects of IPV from a historical or current relationship, I am here to support you.
For more information and resources please visit: https://endingviolence.org/
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counselling and treatment, I can help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
The effects of trauma are many, and can feel overwhelming and unbearable. Many mental health symptoms are automatic responses and attempts to cope with the effects of trauma, but these adaptations can become more harmful than helpful. When a traumatic experience can't be processed in the moment, it is often held in the body and we can feel "stuck". Somatic approaches to counselling can help you process the experience, move forward, and heal from the effects of trauma in an embodied way.
Counselling can be beneficial even when it's not held in the traditional in-office visit. Online sessions are held from the safety of your own home at a time that is convenient for you. I use a video-conferencing platform called Jane Video that is similar to Zoom. It is a securely encrypted Canadian Platform, is BCACC compliant, and adheres to PIPEDA recommendations.