Individual Consultation

What Is Individual Counseling? Individual counseling is a private, safe space where you work one-on-one (without a partner or family member present) with a clinical psychologist to explore emotional, cognitive, or behavioral challenges. These sessions are suitable for anyone looking to better understand themselves, manage a specific issue, or simply grow personally. Who Is This Service For? Individual counseling can help people struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic stress, grief, anger, or recurring, unhelpful patterns in relationships and life choices. It's also well-suited for people going through a life transition (career change, separation, immigration) or who simply want to know themselves better. Therapeutic Approaches Used Depending on your needs and the nature of the issue, a combination of evidence-based approaches is used: - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): focusing on accepting difficult feelings rather than fighting them, and building a life based on personal values. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns that affect mood and behavior. - Schema Therapy: working with deep, rooted patterns formed in childhood that influence adult relationships and choices. What Is the First Session Like? The first session is about getting acquainted and hearing why you've come in — with no pressure for an "instant solution." The goal is to understand your situation more clearly and collaboratively determine the right path forward. Format and Session Length Sessions can be held in person or online (video call) and typically last 50 minutes. The number of sessions varies depending on your goals and the severity of the issue, and is revisited together along the way. Why Individual Counseling? Sometimes talking to friends or family isn't enough — not because they don't care, but because they lack the professional tools and perspective to truly help. A trained psychologist can see patterns you might not be aware of yourself, and offer practical, evidence-based tools for change. How to Get Started If you feel it's time to talk to a professional, you can book your first session right now.