There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. At Sunflower Therapy & Consulting, we draw on evidence-informed therapeutic approaches tailored to your experiences, needs, strengths, and goals. Together, we will explore what works best for you and build a path toward meaningful change.

​

 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT explores the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It can help you recognize unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and approach life's challenges with greater confidence.

 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a structured, trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and experiences. It may help reduce the emotional impact of past experiences and support new ways of understanding them.

Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

Written Exposure Therapy is a brief, structured, evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress. Through guided writing about a distressing experience, clients have the opportunity to process trauma-related memories and emotions in a supported therapeutic setting.

​

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps you explore ambivalence and strengthen your own motivation for change. Rather than telling you what to do, it supports you in identifying what matters to you and finding your own reasons and confidence to move forward.

 

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Trauma-informed care recognizes how past experiences can influence present-day emotions, relationships, and coping patterns. This approach prioritizes emotional safety, collaboration, choice, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.

 

Mindfulness and Strengths-Based Approaches

Mindfulness can help you develop greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment. Strengths-based approaches build on your existing resources, resilience, and abilities to help you navigate challenges and work toward your goals.

 

Canada's Nature Prescription (PaRx)

As a registered PaRx prescriber, I can incorporate nature prescribing into your treatment plan (click on the heading for more details). Spending time outdoors—whether walking in a local park, sitting by the water, or noticing the changing seasons—can provide opportunities for movement, relaxation, and connection. Nature prescribing can complement psychotherapy as part of an individualized approach to mental and physical well-being.

 

A Collaborative Approach to Your Care

Your therapy journey is unique. We will work together to identify the approaches that best fit your needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting our work as your needs evolve. Therapy is not about changing who you are; it is about helping you move toward the life you want to live.