amyrubintherapy@gmail.com| annapolis royal, ns
Counselling
Human beings are social animals- we are wired for connection
Things often feel different after we’ve shared them with another person. It‘s helpful to have supportive friends and family, but it can be useful to reflect with someone who is not part of our day-to-day lives.
Some people seek counselling in times of crisis, struggle, or feeling stuck.
Others come when it feels like it’s time to deal with the past. Additionally, many people choose counselling to help them through life transitions or just as a way to take stock and keep on track.
Making time to stop, reflect, and step out of habitual reactions can lead to lasting growth and change.
There are many techniques we can choose from, but as you probably know (and research confirms), what's most important is that you trust and like your counsellor. We can create a place where you come to share and reflect, we can learn and practice techniques you can do at home, we can find additional resources, we can work intuitively.
Together, we will explore options to find effective counselling for your unique situation. We will also take into account your personality and your approach to life to help you choose a treatment plan that feels right for you.
No matter what technique(s) we use, I will always come from a trauma informed, person centered place. We will go at your own pace, creating a foundation of trust.
What kind of counselling do you do?
Great question!
I am trained in a lot of different modalities, including but not limited to: CBT, DBT, CPT, narrative therapy, polyvagal therapy, internal family systems, yoga therapy, mindfulness, nature informed therapy.
I hope you can see that I have done a lot of wonderful training in these evidence based techniques, while I also respectfully say… blah blah blah :)
Don’t get me wrong, safe, ethical, quality training is the backbone of everything else, but my primary focus is finding out who you are and what kind of support you are asking for. I am held accountable by my license and ongoing educaction, but I will be working with you in as down to earth a way as I can. As I get to know you, I will offer you options that I think you might find appealing and helpful, and you can let me know what you feel open to trying.
The way we will know it’s “working” is you will be noticing changes. You might be feeling better, or you might notice a shift in your thinking. You might be trying new strategies in your life. We will continue to fine tune as we go.
You’ve got options!
Amy Rubin Integrative Counselling
467 St George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0, Canada