Hi, I'm Caitlin!
I’m so happy you’re here exploring what counselling
has to offer.
My name is Caitlin Connelly – I'm a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling, Provisional, and a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
I understand that life can bring anxiety, pain, confusion, and other challenges that we feel are sometimes too much to handle. I'm passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space to help support and empower folks to feel strong enough to overcome the tough situations they're facing.
I’m open to working with anyone who is 18 and older, but I might be an extra good fit for seniors, end of life care, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, artists, survivors of domestic abuse, and folks experiencing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
Sometimes darkness feels stronger than anything else...
...and life can be unpredictable, unfair, and hard. Sharing with friends, family, and our community can be a very important source of support. It's incredible to have loved ones who care and can lift us up in times of great difficulty and sadness.
Or maybe we don't have family or friends with whom to share our hardship - instead, we feel alone and isolated, feeling as if the burden is our individual load to carry.
For any reason, sometimes we need an impartial person to talk to - a mental health professional - someone who will respect the great promise of confidentiality and who doesn't bring bias to the conversation.
Counselling Therapy with a trusted, educated, registered professional can be empowering. Meeting with someone who can share the load and help reignite your spark for life can be a relief - you just have to find the right person.
If you're wondering if this person could be me, please reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation below:
What is counselling with me like?
Well, I use a few specific things that can benefit the journey through counselling together:
A Person-Centered Approach – this means you’re in the driver’s seat and I’m right next to you, navigating. I love to use compassion and empowerment as my most reliable GPS (it’s so reliable because the battery life is infinite and it’s great at re-routing quickly).
Narrative Therapy Techniques – how you tell your story is one of the most impactful ways to influence a perspective. By exploring different storylines, characters, themes, and outcomes, you can start to write a story you really want to be a part of. The key to narrative therapy is the separation between story and character - “the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem” (Michael White).
Existential Exploration – life can throw some big, heavy experiences at you: the loss of a loved one, a change in career, or an uncertainty of identity, for example. How do you fit into this world? What is your purpose? What does all this mean? When you ask these complex questions, I would love to be a companion to listen and help answer them.
Somatic Sensation – our physical body and how it feels can be an indication of what we experience emotionally and mentally. By tapping into bodily sensations and the placement of physical symptoms, we can create a link between our inner and outer worlds. I use mindfulness, breathing techniques, and guided meditations to enhance the relationship with your physical body and what it might be trying to tell you.
Art-based Therapies – as a professional musician and art lover, I’m an advocate for self-expression and artistic non-judgment. How we express ourselves through non-verbal ways can often be just as enlightening as using words – not to mention activities like writing, painting, and music can be cathartic, meditative, and fun!
When it comes down to it, therapy involves tools shared by the counsellor and the client. It would be great if you could bring to our sessions:
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A desire for growth
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Honesty (only as much as you’d like to share)
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Whatever you’d like to work on together
And I’ll contribute:
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Non-judgment, compassion, and empathy
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Applicable skills that are helpful to each unique situation
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Commitment, reliability, and loyalty
Services
Individual Counselling
These sessions are covered by most major insurance providers and are offered online via the secure platform Zanda Health.
Voice Empowerment & Somatic Soundwork
These sessions may be helpful for those struggling to find their voice, become comfortable with their intuition, and communicate their opinions, thoughts, and feelings with confidence.
Astrological Counselling & Natal Chart Readings
A very Carl Jungian type of session that uses the archetypes and metaphors of astrology to dive deep into the blueprint of who you are and step into who you are meant to be.
Book a free 15-minute consultation:
"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes."
Carl Jung