Your comfort and care above all else.
What we do…
Everyone’s needs are different and not everyone will see progress in the same way. At Therapy with Olivia, our psychologists use this knowledge as the cornerstone of every beginning, specially tailoring our approaches based on your needs, previous experience with therapy, and the reason you have started therapy. By working in this person-centred approach, therapy becomes more comfortable and beneficial for our clients. Whether you prefer talk-therapy, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy or a trauma-informed approach, we will combine techniques to best suit you. This may include things like journaling, thought recording and restructuring, or mediation and yoga.
I take pride in my identities as an expat and an LGBTQ+ person. I understand and can relate to the struggles faced by both groups and feel as though I can be of great service to these groups. Therefore, the practice focuses on the expatriate and the LGBTQ+ and provides a safe and understanding space for both. Whether you fit into only one of these groups or both, finding a therapist that reflects your identities can be of tremendous help when building a therapeutic relationship; it allows us to immediately connect and understand one another.
Education is a tool…
It is crucial for each of our clients to feel in control of their sessions, their progress, and their lives. We want every person leaving feeling as though they’ve learned more about themselves and mental health in general.
Education is a strong tool, a necessity to survive. Not only do we educate each client on therapy and their options, but we also want to educate the general public, leading to the creation of the blog. These topics range from mental health in the media, LGBTQ+ mental health and related topics, and current events with a mental health twist.
Interested?
Finding a therapist you like and trust can be hard. This is why we always offer a free consultation to anyone who reaches out to us, no strings attached. Ask us questions and get to know us better before you make your decision. The process can be challenging, so you need someone who can support you in the way you need it.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”
carl rogers
Our body’s systems constantly interact and communicate with each other, the majority of which happens outside of our conscious awareness. When we feel anxious, our body responds with physical symptoms like a racing heart or butterflies in our stomach. But sometimes, the opposite happens: We notice the physical sensations first and only then realize that we’re anxious. Our bodies always signal information through emotions, bodily sensations, and thoughts.
This means that when we’re overstimulated, we feel it throughout our entire bodies.