Ms Wendy van Es BA (Hons), MACP, www.resiliencyeffect.ca
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
Toronto.
Services
Hi, I’m Wendy and I am happy you stopped by. If you reached my page something tells me you are looking for a way out of your current emotional state. Whether you are stuck in a negative self-talk trap, have trouble setting boundaries, have experienced past trauma, struggle with shame, or do not feel as though you can face the day, I’m here to let you know that life does not have to be this way. There are solutions.
Life does not have to be this way. There are solutions. Even if right now you do not believe it is possible, I’m here to tell you that you CAN feel joy, you CAN face the world and you CAN do the things you desire. Let me help guide you towards a happier healthier life.
Let's embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. I know reaching out for support is not always easy, but the fact that you are here right now is a sign of strength. Let’s cultivate that strength together and begin a new journey.
MY FEES:
- Please inquire
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- English
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
CORE SERVICES:
- Brainspotting
- Mindfulness
- Psychotherapy (CBT)
- Psychotherapy (Individual)
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Personal Growth
- Self-Care
- Self-Criticism
- Shame
- Trauma Counselling
Approach
My therapeutic approach combines the best of cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and brainspotting. I interweave powerful mindfulness techniques throughout treatment tailored to your unique needs. This powerful blend is designed to enhance the processing of troublesome emotions and physical symptoms to empower you to regain control of your life and foster self-compassion; all crucial elements in your journey toward healing.
Why choose an integrative approach as a path to wellness?
Our thoughts significantly impact our emotions and actions, and when life is complex, and we become anxious, depressed, and stressed, our thinking becomes increasingly hostile. This creates a cycle of negative thoughts, feelings, and unhelpful behaviours. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to improve our quality of life by identifying unhelpful thoughts, analyzing them for validity, and ultimately, transforming them to be more realistic and less saturated with the influence of our daily struggles. This is what therapists term “cognitive restructuring.” When our negative thinking becomes restructured, our emotions are more positive and not overshadowed by our thoughts; in turn, our behaviors become more aligned with our goals.
Cognitive restructuring has been extensively researched and has been shown to have a significant impact on one’s well-being; however, shame, guilt, and self-criticism – all of which can have been developed through negative life experiences, can, at times, interfere with acceptance of more positive thoughts and leave us stuck in a negative thinking trap. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is beneficial, as it assists in developing emotional safety, self-acceptance, and comfort with ourselves.
Mindfulness is the cornerstone of both CFT and brainspotting, and is a powerful integration in CBT. In CBT mindfulness techniques are taught to help the client learn metacognition and become in control of their thinking. In CFT mindfulness is gentle and is used to build self-compassion and a sense of safety. Brainspotting, a revolutionized form of EMDR, intense mindfulness is used to process unresolved emotional and physical pain at the neurological level.
Uniting these therapy approaches creates a powerful impact and positive changes to one’s well-being cognitively, physically, emotionally, and neurologically. This approach provides you with a holistic treatment plan.
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