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To go deeper into one's psyche is to discover hidden potential. And yet people often find it difficult to look at what is hidden within us. Especially if their are unresolved issues that we would rather not revisit. From experience, counselling people about presenting issues often leads to a deeper layer of work. I value helping people who are courageous enough to go deep within themselves. To be a guide to such work is an honour.

James Hillman once said, "We've had a hundred years of psychotherapy and the world is getting worse." While there are many occasions where the validation and listening endemic to psychotherapy makes sense, there are times where we over assume that "feeling better" and "changing behavior" are the same. Grey Matters International, Inc. goes after the forgotten brain laws to behavior change that therapists miss when processing hours and hours of dialogues with people. Utilizing a cutting edge technology to facilitate the emotional process of change, we can make the therapy process way more effective, faster, and with less money spent. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

The circumstances and issues that you are dealing with are unique to you, but you don't have to face them alone. Every individual has different experiences, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, cultural backgrounds and "upbringings". Counselling sessions are private and confidential, and can provide a way for you to explore your problems and really tune in to your feelings. This is an opportunity to speak freely about your circumstances and release pent up feelings, without having to worry about what others think or feel, and without receiving unwanted advise from family, friends or coworkers. At the root of the problem, there are very real, legitimate and understandable reasons for feeling the way you feel, thinking the way...(view profile to read more)

Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore unhelpful relational patterns and obtain feedback that can promote more satisfying interactions. Oftentimes we re-create many of the same limiting dynamics with our therapist that we do with family and friends, and therapy can be that relational space where, when we feel deeply understood and respected, we can experiment with new ways of interacting and overcome the constraints that we have often placed on ourselves. Effective psychotherapy helps clients fully experience and accept their feelings, thoughts, as well as other aspects of themselves that they have turned away from out of feelings of guilt, shame or a sense of basic unworthiness.

Psychotherapy offers a safe, collaborative space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in depth. My approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel supported and empowered. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be holding you back and work toward meaningful change by developing new insights and coping strategies. Clients benefit from increased self-awareness, improved emotional well-being, and practical tools to navigate challenges, fostering personal growth and a greater sense of fulfillment in life.

Patterns of self-sabotaging behavioural, disorganized thinking and overwhelming emotion make life very difficult. How can we move forward when our bodies seem to betray us and we just need a break from the buzzing anxiety or the numbing of depression? What you may not know is all these symptoms are the imprint of our unfinished business, stuck in the body and just begging to be seen, cared for and accepted. Working with me means looking with curiosity, compassion and an educated-eye at how old wounds of betrayal, abandonment and rejection show up to block living your best life. You are not alone and there is hope.

Psychotherapy and counselling are terms that are often used interchangeably. All of our therapists are trained in a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities and are equipped to modify their approach to meet the unique strengths and needs of our clients. This eclectic approach allows us to work with a broad range of clients with great diversity in presenting issues.

Building a trusting client-counsellor relationship takes time and is the key to successful work in counselling. Being able to talk about pain, difficult memories and relationships in a secure place is a crucial component on the road to growth and wellness. In counselling you can feel seen and heard without the judgement that can come in personal or work relationships. Hearing feedback that is compassionate, kind and constructive creates an environment that makes transformation possible. Move beyond limiting beliefs and "stuck points" and give yourself permission to say yes to your own needs and no to others, when necessary. Saying things out loud, confidentially, can really help.

Counselling and psychotherapy provide essential avenues for individuals to navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. These therapeutic processes offer a confidential and empathetic space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive environment. Through various therapeutic techniques and approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Talk Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, individuals work collaboratively with therapists to gain insight into their concerns, develop coping strategies, and create positive change. By addressing underlying issues, reframing perspectives, and fostering self-awareness, counselling can really help.

We all have yearnings in our lives that make up the core of who we are. Bettina helps individuals and couples discover or uncover our deepest wants and needs within ourselves and in our relationships so we can live the life we truly want. The need to feel loved, appreciated, needed, wanted, purposeful, and a sense of belonging, are some of the driving forces in our life. Exploring these yearnings on a deeper level creates growth in ourselves and in our relationships. Sometimes trauma or emotional childhood experiences can negatively affect our ability to achieve our core yearnings. EMDR helps heal the wounds of trauma and helps remove the barriers blocking us from attaining our yearnings.