Counselling Therapy
What is Counselling Therapy?
Counselling therapy provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to work through emotional and mental health difficulties while supporting personal growth.
The therapeutic process is tailored to each individual, utilizing evidence-based approaches to guide clients on their journeys. Through an initial assessment, the therapist will gather necessary information, which helps in developing a treatment plan aligned with the client’s goals. This plan is flexible and adjusted based on the client’s evolving needs, taking into account their strengths and barriers. Additionally , therapists are trained to consider the individual in the context of their environment, including the influences of their communities and broader societal impacts.
Overall, therapy is about finding methods to cope and heal, feeling comfort with a trained professional supporting you throughout. It is about finding your best version of self and breaking free from patterns, thoughts or behaviours that no longer serve your best interest.There is no problem too big or too small for a person to be able to access therapy.
Meet our counselling Therapist
Erin has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in pyschology at UNBSJ, which started her passion for therapy and helping others. From there, she went on to do a Bachelors of Social Work through Dalhousie University. She worked as a Social worker in school’s and a Primary Health Care Clinic, before pursuing her Masters in Social Work from the University of Calgary, specializing in treatment of trauma. Erin enjoys and values a multi-disciplinary approach and feels that it is essential to providing thorough and effective care.
Erin lived and worked in Northern Saskatchewan and Central Alberta before moving back home to Saint John, to be closer to family and to raise a family of her own. When she is not spending time with family, she is usually playing sports, lifting weights or checking out the latest true crime documentary.