Approach & Focuses: My main areas of focus are relationship difficulties, Attachment styles including dysfunctional familial dynamics, boundaries, communication, self-worth, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, personality and mood disorders, and more. I focus heavily on trauma using principles from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Attachment theory in order to find the root cause of patterns or behaviour. Most clients come to therapy with the symptoms, so with a little detective work, we will work together to find these wounds and reprogram them. These patterns and programs from our childhood, can leave us wondering we are stuck in certain patterns, despite us consciously craving change. The subconscious mind is so powerful that even if we desire something we often resort to unhealthy copping mechanisms to avoid reliving the pain or shame we experienced in the past. Gemini counselling provides you with practical tools that will help to soothe the conscious mind and reprogram the subconscious!

About Me: I am probably not the stereotype that comes to mind when you think of a therapist. I am talkative, high energy, and collaborative with my clients. I have been told my casual and outgoing nature often puts people at ease which can encourage deeper healing and self-compassion - life is hard enough already without feeling judged in a counselling session! Many of my clients expressed that working with me is like having a conversation with a good friend, and that is my goal as your therapist: to create a casual but empowering environment for you to grow in while going deeper to find out the root causes of behaviour so you can create the life you truly desire! I have a very empathetic but ’no BS’ approach to therapy…I want clients to walk away with something practical from our sessions. Almost every tool or technique I give to my clients I have tested on myself first so please know, you are not alone - we are all human! The healing journey can be a hard one, but I believe is it easier to connect with others who have walked a similar path. So, if you are looking for a therapist who isn’t just going to sit there nod their head and who is passionate about psychology, then I think we will be a great fit!

I have been fascinated with human psychology since I was a kid and enjoy putting pieces of the puzzle together. My love for scientific research combined with my heightened intuition allows me to connect the conscious and subconscious dots so we can find any limiting beliefs that might be blocking you. You might even hear me reference my “spidey senses” in a session which helps me to gently push in the right direction to help you create lasting change. You are not your negative or limiting core beliefs - they were simply programmed in at a young age or through the experience of trauma - and yes we can reprogram them! Liking my energy but not seeing your topic listed? Feel free to book a consultation or shoot me an email so we can connect! I look forward to working with you and helping you to make big changes in your habits and mindset!

What you can expect: I typically start my sessions with a detailed history taking session so I can get a feel for who you are, some of your goals for therapy, and provide you with a little bit of a plan. If going ‘deep’ isn’t your cup of tea, we can focus on immediate, present-day concerns as well. Like a chameleon, I am very adaptable. I can easily match your energy, I am comfortable leading the conversation or holding space. Just like a Gemini which is the astrological symbol representing the twins, there is duality within my practice such as the conscious and subconscious, creating a structured plan or going with the flow, holding space or creating a more collaborative environment. I love providing podcasts, videos and other supportive resources so you have a tangible tool to reinforce our work together - but don’t worry, you’re never in trouble if you don’t get it! I have a direct but empathetic, ’no BS’ approach so when I give a compliment, you know I truly mean it! I love to laugh as I think it is one of the best ways to connect…as they say, laughter is the best medicine!

Liking my energy but still have questions about me or help with booking, please email me at alex@geminicounselling.ca

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