Welcome To New Chapter Couselling & Crisis Response

Welcome To New Chapter Couselling & Crisis Response

Welcome to New Chapter Counselling & Crisis Response Inc., a sanctuary where new beginnings unfold and evidence-based support paves the way for transformative growth. With a Master’s degree earned in 2013, my commitment to aiding individuals in processing traumas, alleviating stressors, and fostering resilience has been unwavering.

Welcome to New Chapter Counselling & Crisis Response Inc., a sanctuary where new beginnings unfold and evidence-based support paves the way for transformative growth. With a Master’s degree earned in 2013, my commitment to aiding individuals in processing traumas, alleviating stressors, and fostering resilience has been unwavering.

About

At New Chapter Counselling, we embrace a holistic approach centred on your strengths and individuality. Through compassionate collaboration, we cultivate an environment where you can explore your experiences with confidence and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

My therapeutic framework draws from a diverse range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. These approaches are carefully tailored to address your unique needs and aspirations, guiding you towards lasting positive change.

Whether you’re navigating challenges, seeking to rewrite your life narrative, or yearning for deeper interpersonal connections, I am here to accompany you on your path towards healing and fulfillment. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of your journey and unlock the potential for a brighter tomorrow.

range of tools and techniques

CBT is a widely used approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It helps individuals recognize and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to distressing emotions and behaviours. Through cognitive restructuring and behavioural techniques, CBT aims to promote healthier coping strategies and improve overall mental well-being.

DBT combines elements of cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has since been adapted for various mental health conditions. It emphasizes skills training in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT helps individuals learn to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and cultivate a greater sense of emotional balance.

Narrative therapy views individuals as the authors of their own stories, with the therapist serving as a collaborator in reshaping and reconstructing those narratives. It focuses on exploring the influence of language and social context on personal experiences and identities. Through externalizing problems and identifying alternative narratives, narrative therapy helps individuals gain a fresh perspective on their lives, empowering them to make positive changes and embrace new possibilities.

Motivational Interviewing is a client-centred approach designed to explore and resolve ambivalence towards change. It acknowledges that individuals may feel conflicted about making changes in their lives and seeks to evoke their intrinsic motivation for change. Through empathetic listening, reflective questioning, and affirmations, motivational interviewing helps individuals clarify their goals, resolve uncertainties, and commit to actionable steps towards change.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying and amplifying existing strengths and resources to create solutions to present challenges. It emphasizes a collaborative and future-focused dialogue, with an emphasis on small, achievable steps towards desired outcomes. SFBT encourages individuals to envision their preferred future, explore exceptions to their problems, and develop concrete strategies to achieve their goals.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on reshaping the emotional bonds between partners. It helps couples identify and understand underlying patterns of interaction that contribute to relationship distress. By fostering emotional awareness and responsiveness, EFT aims to create a secure and lasting connection between partners, leading to greater intimacy and satisfaction in the relationship.

These therapeutic modalities offer a range of tools and techniques to address various mental health concerns and interpersonal challenges, providing individuals with the support they need to navigate life’s complexities and cultivate positive change.