Theoretical Orientations
Kate's Counselling Approach:
"As your
therapist, I encourage you to join with me on your goals of therapy
as I believe that the counselling relationship is a very sacred
& healing relationship.
I will offer you a respectful, non-judgemental, objective approach
and give you unconditional positive regard.
I will view you holistically (mentally, physically, spiritually)
& as a unique & invaluable individual with the potential
for growth & possibilities.
I will meet with you to understand what may be hindering you from
moving forward & create with you the interventions that will
help your life unfold.
I will uphold & respect your own wisdom & resources to help
yourself as crucial to your healing & growth.
I will be direct, honest, & objective in gently pointing out my
observations of denial, excuses or negative belief systems that
appear to keep you stuck.
The counselling relationship exists for YOUR best interests. I care
very deeply for all of my clients.
All sessions are strictly confidential (some exceptions to
confidentiality exist which I will go over with you in the first
session) & I seek to uphold the highest of ethical
standards."
Kate's therapeutic orientations and techniques include:
Mindfulness
Based Stress Reduction-mind/body connection, Adlerian, Person
Centered; some Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment
Therapy, CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy. Kate places emphasis on
the power of the therapeutic counselling relationship. She
encourages her clients to journal their thoughts &
feelings.
She also utilizes deep relaxation techniques, desensitization and
guided imagery for additional therapeutic
results.
Views on Skill Development for Women &
Couples:
Kate places a
strong emphasis on skill development for women. When clients desire
change or feel stuck in their lives, she believes in the necessity
for them to develop new skills to add to their lives.
"I provide a number of handouts per counselling session that
pertain to each client's specific issues; thereby enhancing skills
in communication, relationship issues & self-care.
Along with general self-development, the client may also learn
coping skills for dealing with difficult feelings &
issues."
"I think I already understand about life:
pretty good, some problems."
Sam
Lamott Age 7