Kerry Buchan

Counseling Psychologist

Verified

“I support overextended, high-functioning women who feel chronically overwhelmed and exhausted to rediscover their spark and purpose, and to meet that deep yearning for something more.”

About Me

I started burning out when I was studying for my Psychology Honours all the way back in 2005. I was completing a dissertation on burnout among healthcare providers and couldn't help noticing how many of the symptoms resonated with me! I continued to burn out until I experienced extended chronic fatigue after my first child was born. I continued on a rollercoaster of fatigue and burnout for six years until I had an epiphany that not only supported my healing journey but radically shifted how I saw myself and my life, as I discovered what my body was trying to tell me through the symptoms I was experiencing. My gift in the fatigue was realising that all the trauma adaptations and protective patterns I had put in place to feel safe and enough were now depleting me, and my body was ready to shift back to its most vital and aligned state. This led to me supporting many women using the same fatigue-to-flow process, which I ultimately broke down into five phases as I kept seeing my clients repeating these steps on their healing journeys.

Approach

In sessions, I draw on my background in trauma counselling alongside an awareness of the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. I incorporate somatic healing, working with body sensations rather than the mind, nervous system regulation, and BWRT. I also use a modality called BodyTalk, which supports balance between the body and mind. Finally, as someone who is neurodivergent (ADHD), I bring an awareness of sensitive nervous systems and their impact on vitality and wellbeing. My approach is guided by where the client is in their own understanding of their unique experience and what their most pressing needs are.

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Basic Information

Languages:

English

Fees:

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New York, United States

Online Only

Services

Burnout, chronic fatigue, chronic anxiety, ADHD, trauma, HSPs.

Services Offered:

Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy)
A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.
Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Somatic Therapy
A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.
Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.