Core Fields
Anxiety & Stress
There are different types of anxiety: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Separation and Social Anxiety.
Anxiety is manageable with counselling and lifestyle adjustments.
Anxiety is a natural body response to a threat. The body goes into a state of fight or flight in an attempt to protect itself. You experience increased heart rate, rushing thoughts and an upset stomach. If anxiety is interrupting relationships, work or social life you may benefit from psychotherapy.
Isha offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a research based effective modality for anxiety.
CBT helps you explore and change your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes related to negative emotions and difficult behavioral patterns.
The goal is to identify and process triggers – learn manageable coping mechanisms and regulate the nervous system.
Anxiety & Stress
There are different types of anxiety: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Separation and Social Anxiety.
Anxiety is manageable with counselling and lifestyle adjustments.
Anxiety is a natural body response to a threat. The body goes into a state of fight or flight in an attempt to protect itself. You experience increased heart rate, rushing thoughts and an upset stomach. If anxiety is interrupting relationships, work or social life you may benefit from psychotherapy.
Isha offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a research based effective modality for anxiety.
CBT helps you explore and change your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes related to negative emotions and difficult behavioral patterns.
The goal is to identify and process triggers – learn manageable coping mechanisms and regulate the nervous system.
Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that can be managed with psychotherapy and lifestyle adjustments.
Depression has physical and emotional symptoms and is affected by biological, physiological and environmental factors.
Symptoms of depression include: sadness and hopeless, fatigue, isolation, sleep and appetite changes, increased substance use, physical aches and suicide ideation.
Depression can be a silent experience but also a life threatening one.
Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling offers a wide range of approaches. Relationship counselling has a high rate of success if you and your partner commit and want change.
Isha is trained in Gottman Couples therapy and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) to help you attain a healthy and happy relationship.
Common Relationship Issues:
Abuse
Argument Styles
Affair Recovery
Attachment Style
Boundaries
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Extended Family Boundaries
Love Languages
Money
Trust
Intimacy
Unrealistic Expectations
I can help you individually or as a couple walk through your relationship and support you in learning new communication skills or understanding each other’s perspectives – problem solve or conflict resolution.
I have specialized training through the Gottman Couples Institute which is proven by research as an effective method in helping couples gain new relationship skills and build a stronger connection.
Abuse in Relationships
Relationships shouldn’t make you feel stuck or imprisoned. A relationship should make us feel safe, secure and accepted. Maybe you stay in the relationship because you fear the outside world or how you will manage alone. You’ve tried to leave, but find yourself back in an unsafe or unhappy relationship. The fights grow louder in the night, objects are thrown – horrible words are exchanged, but in the morning everything is forgotten.
Anxiety levels increase and your world feels smaller and smaller, yet you stay. You are alone. The abuse continues and it has become a normal part of your life. You have learned to live in this environment.
Is this counselling for you?
- Maybe you do not want to leave this cycle, but need support in managing your situation
- Maybe you want to leave but cannot find the courage or strength to do so
- Maybe this is unusual behaviour and you believe things will change
- You have no family or friends in Canada (lack of support)
- You have leaned on your partner financially – emotionally – mentally and the thought of leaving creates chaos and confusion
- This is the only type of relationship you are familiar with, so it feels normal
–The Gottman Institute
Trauma
Trauma can be described as the emotional consequences a distressing event can cause an individual. Although many people associate trauma with veterans post war or natural disasters, trauma comes in various forms and includes daily interactions.
Trauma results from one experience or recurring events or several separate incidents.Trauma is unique to each individual and affects the mind, body and spirit. Trauma is held in the body until we address the root causes.Trauma healing requires safety and trust with your therapist.
Trauma Can Look Like:
- Early Childhood Neglect
- Disasters
- Bullying
- Intimate Partner Violence (cycle of abuse)
- Death of a family member
- Witnessing a violent incident
- Parental abandonment
- Physical/Emotional/Verbal/Sexual abuse
- Illness or injury (isolation)
How do I know if I need support?
- Anger
- Disconnected
- Dissociation
- Doubt
- Fear
- Guilt
- Resentment
- Shame
- Self Blame
- Somatic Symptoms
- Trust Issues
How Can counselling help me?
Having a safe space to explore and understand your trauma allows the body and mind to connect. Making meaning and honouring your experience will allow a freeing and grounding world. Therapy will open up a world where you process the deep pain and hurt. The hurt that has been manifesting for years. Isha will gently and gracefully hear you and hold space for you to understand, process and release the trauma. There is no timeline to heal trauma. The body will speak to you and you will feel connected-present, and alive.
Life Transitions
Moving into a new chapter of life can feel overwhelming or scary. Life transitions are a common reason for counselling. We first recognize and honour that you are experiencing a life transition. Followed by: accepting the new transition, processing (all the emotions) and allowing space for growth (action). There is no timeline for processing a life transition.
Life Transitions: when is it time to get help?
If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, anxious and sadness and your relationships or day to day functioning is limited it may be time to seek help.
How can counselling help a life transition?
We first recognize and honour that you are experiencing a life transition. Followed by: accepting the new transition, processing (all the emotions), allowing space for growth (action), and turning the page to start the next chapter. There is no time line in processing a life transition, you will just know you are settled and ready for your next chapter in the journey of life.
Life Transitions Can Look Like:
- Graduating from high school or post secondary
- Moving to a new city
- Ending a relationship
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Career Changes
- Financial Loss or Gain
- Health Issues
- Living alone for the first time
- Losing a loved one
- Losing a pet
- Developmental Cycle (adolescent to adult)
Trauma (Intergenerational – PTSD – Complex)
Trauma can be described as the emotional consequences a distressing event can cause an individual. Although many people associate trauma with veterans post war or natural disasters, trauma comes in various forms and includes daily interactions.
Trauma results from one experience or recurring events or several separate incidents.Trauma is unique to each individual and affects the mind, body and spirit. Trauma is held in the body until we address the root causes.Trauma healing requires safety and trust with your therapist.
Trauma Experience Can Be:
- Early Childhood Neglect
- Disasters
- Bullying
- Intimate Partner Violence (cycle of abuse)
- Death of a family member
- Witnessing a violent incident
- Parental abandonment
- Physical/Emotional/Verbal/Sexual abuse
- Illness or injury (isolation)
How do I know if I need support?
- Anger
- Disconnected
- Dissociation
- Doubt
- Fear
- Guilt
- Resentment
- Shame
- Self Blame
- Somatic Symptoms
- Trust Issues
How Can counselling help me?
Having a safe space to explore and understand your trauma allows the body and mind to connect. Making meaning and honoring your experience will allow a freeing and grounding world. Therapy will open up a world where you process the deep pain and hurt. The hurt that has been manifesting for years. Isha will gently and gracefully hear you and hold space for you to understand, process and release the trauma. There is no time line to heal trauma. The body will speak to you and you will feel connected-present, and alive.
Life Transitions
Moving into a new chapter of life can feel overwhelming or scary. Life transitions are a common reason for counselling. We first recognize and honour that you are experiencing a life transition. Followed by: accepting the new transition, processing (all the emotions) and allowing space for growth (action). There is no timeline for processing a life transition.
Life Transitions: when is it time to get help?
If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, anxious and sadness and your relationships or day to day functioning is limited it may be time to seek help.
How can counselling help a life transition?
We first recognize and honor you are experiencing a life transition. Followed by: accepting the new transition, processing (all the emotions), allowing space for growth (action), and turning the page to start the next chapter. There is no time line in processing a life transition, you will just know you are settled and ready for your next chapter in the journey of life.
Life Transitions Can Look Like:
- Graduating from high school or post secondary
- Moving to a new city
- Ending a relationship
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Career Changes
- Financial Loss or Gain
- Health Issues
- Living alone for the first time
- Losing a loved one
- Losing a pet
- Developmental Cycle (adolescent to adult)
Sense of Self
The world continues to move but you feel disconnected and numb. You wake up – hug your loved ones and go to work. Family, friends and career are a routine you are comfortable with. However, you are bored and stagnate and life is no longer fulfilling.
Sometimes you see double digits on the clock, on license plates – or in significant places. The universe is giving you clear signs and direction yet you ignore them. Maybe you ignore them because you cannot make meaning, or feel afraid to tap into this life-force or deeper power.
You know there is a deeper meaning for your life, but can’t seem to reach it. When you try to explain this feeling nobody in your circle understands you – so you stay quiet. May it be connecting spiritually or understanding yourself in a deeper manner, you know there is more for you.
As your therapist, I will guide you in creating a more fulfilling life to connect with your dreams and wishes. Let’s get you closer to your authentic self and to align you with your strengths and values.
Can I benefit from this style of counselling?
If you find yourself asking or saying:
“There is more in this world for me”
“Where did I go?”
“I don’t know how I let my life get this way”
“Who am I?”
“I know life has more meaning, but how do I get there?”
“I manifested something, and it came true”
–Brene Brown
Sense of Self
The world continues to move but you feel disconnected and numb. You wake up – hug your loved ones and go to work. Family, friends and career are a routine you are comfortable with. However, you are bored and stagnate and life is no longer fulfilling. Sometimes you see double digits on the clock, on license plates – or in significant places. The universe is giving you clear signs and direction yet you ignore them. Maybe you ignore them because you cannot make meaning, or feel afraid to tap into this life-force or deeper power. You know there is a deeper meaning for your life, but can’s seem to reach it. When you try to
explain this feeling nobody in your circle understands you – so you stay quiet. May it be connecting spiritually or understanding yourself in a deeper manner, you know there is more for you. As your therapist I will guide you in creating a more fulfilling life to connect with your dreams and wishes. Let’s get you closer to your authentic self and to align you with your strengths and values.
Can I benefit from this style of counselling?
If you find yourself asking or saying:
“There is more in this world for me”
“Where did I go?”
“I don’t know how I let my life get this way”
“Who am I?”
“I know life has more meaning, but how do I get there?”
“I manifested something, and it came true”
–Brene Brown