Find a Therapist in Kanata, Ontario.

At Sandra Forbes, Relationship Solutions we look at the underlying needs we all have. The extent to which you have been shown love, been able to rely on people and have experienced the joy of working side by side with others will impact how you relate in your life today. Hurt and breaches of trust can get in your way. They can reduce your ability to achieve your goals. With your goals in mind, we examine and change the impact of root issues. With new insights and the experience of a caring, supportive, experienced and effective listener you can move closer to achieving your goals.

When you feel overwhelmed by your problems and unable to cope, you may benefit from psychotherapy. Psychotherapy I provide, helps with a range of different challenges: from depression, anxiety, phobias, bipolar and low self-esteem to addiction and family conflicts. In the process, you’ll learn how to cope with difficult situations in a more adaptive way, understand yourself better, your own goals and values, develop skills for improving relationships and overcome specific problems such as eating disorder, depression or phobias among others. I work from a variety of modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, narrative, solution focused, family therapy

Beginning psychotherapy can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking, process. I commend you on taking this first step your journey, and I am here to walk alongside you and support you through it. Perhaps you are looking to process a newfound mental health diagnosis, emotions, your relationship, or your past experiences. As a therapist, I am here to support you in better understanding what is bringing you here and finding a pathway to navigating it that best suits you. My wish is that you leave our sessions feeling heard, supported, and more empowered. Connect with me today for a free consultation to begin your journey.

If therapy were to be successful for you, what would be different in your life? How would you know that this process was a good use of your time and money? - How you answer those questions is very important, those answers set the (initial) destination as we set out on this journey together. Client directed therapy means that your goals are the compass that guides our work, and we will regularly check in to assess what is working and not working in helping you reach those goals. Every client is different, and our work will be built on proven modalities and techniques, while also being specific to you.

I embrace uniqueness and everyone's experiences ARE unique, they're ours. I approach each client with uniqueness and authenticity. I like to apply psychodynamic counselling and empowerment strategies to aid in better understanding our experiences and feelings while striving to build our voices and assert ourselves in the present and the future.

Psychotherapy is commonly known as talk therapy. The main goal with psychotherapy is to help individuals with their mental health. Psychotherapists practice from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Together, we will determine your goals and decide which approach to take. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation where we can explore your presenting concern, determine if we are a good fit for therapy and I can answer any questions that you may have.