How I work
individual therapy offerings…
Explore my main approaches to help you move forward with confidence, in healing your anxiety.
How therapy can help you
Healing from anxiety often involves working with the mind and nervous system in a few different ways.
The approaches below are gentle, evidence-based therapies that help process fear, change anxious patterns, and bring more calm and confidence back into daily life.
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
What it is
EMDR is a therapy that helps the brain process and store difficult experiences in a healthier way. It uses bilateral stimulation (BLS), such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds, while we focus on specific memories, emotions, or experiences. This process can help the brain digest experiences that may have become "stuck" and reduce the distress associated with them.
Why it can be helpful
Sometimes the brain doesn’t fully process stressful or overwhelming events, which can leave the nervous system reacting as if the danger is still happening. EMDR uses guided eye movements or other gentle forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess those memories so they lose their emotional intensity and no longer trigger the same level of distress.
EMDR helps the brain process experiences that taught it to stay on high alert, expect danger, or become stuck in patterns of fear and self-protection.
When those memories are reprocessed, the nervous system can begin to realize that the danger is no longer happening. As the brain updates these fear responses, panic, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts often start to lose their intensity.
What you can expect
I will guide us through a structured and evidence-based process. Preparation is an important part of EMDR and provides the foundation for our work together. Before moving into memory reprocessing, we will spend time getting to know one another, building on your existing strengths and resources, and developing a treatment plan that feels collaborative, safe, and manageable. Throughout the process, we will work at a pace that feels right for you.
CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy)
What it is
CBT is the recommended, evidence-based treatment model for all anxiety disorders such as health anxiety, panic, OCD and phobias. It is a practical therapy that looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
We will work together to notice how the anxiety is really experienced in your mind and body. This might uncover some thinking patterns and habits that can keep anxiety going in having a life of its own. By learning new ways to respond to thoughts, emotions, and situations, we can gradually and gently shift these patterns and develop more balanced and helpful ways of coping.
How we use it
Together, we will try on some practical ways to respond to anxious thoughts, body sensations, and avoidance patterns so that your fear loops start to loosen. Over time, this helps people feel more confident handling panic and intrusive thoughts without being pulled into them.
One way we might begin is by mapping out your experience of anxiety together. As a visual person, I often find it helpful to lay out the thoughts, physical sensations, emotions, and behaviours that show up when anxiety is present. Seeing everything on one page can help us understand how each piece influences the others and identify where change can begin.
Who it helps
CBT can be helpful for many different experiences, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The most effective tools are the ones that fit your unique circumstances, personality, and goals. Together, we can adapt CBT strategies to work for you rather than expecting you to fit into a rigid formula. This is why it can be a gamechanger when working with a CBT trained professional who can attune to your individual needs and help troubleshoot any of the interventions you might try yourself.
IFS (internal family systems)
Parts work explained simply
IFS views the mind as made up of different parts, each with its own feelings, beliefs, and intentions. Some parts may carry fear, worry, or painful experiences, while others work hard to keep you safe, manage daily life, or avoid emotional discomfort.
Why I find it valuable
What I love about IFS is that it moves away from the idea that symptoms are good or bad, right or wrong. Instead, we learn to approach ourselves with curiosity and compassion. Often, the very patterns that cause distress today began as attempts to help us cope.
How it helps people develop Self-trust
As we get to know these parts, we can begin to understand what they need, heal old wounds, and develop a more supportive relationship with ourselves. Rather than feeling consumed by anxiety or constantly fighting against it, many people discover a greater sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust.
I often integrate IFS with CBT and EMDR, allowing us to work with both practical strategies and deeper emotional healing.
Panic, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts can make it feel like your mind is working against you. The good news is that the brain is capable of change, and with the right support those alarm systems can begin to quiet.
If you’re ready to start finding more calm, clarity, and confidence in your life, you’re warmly welcome to reach out.