Counselling Resources

Readings

My therapeutic approach has been influenced by a number of inspiring thinkers and talented psychotherapists. This reading list is curated for curious, thoughtful people who are seeking personal growth, insight and skills for a more connected and balanced life.

Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Won't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

 Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic by Esther Perel

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear by Melisa Robichaud and Michel Dugas

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk

The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients by Irvin D. Yalom

Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind by Kristin Neff

Prenatal/Postpartum Support

I collaborate and consult with the following prenatal and postpartum services. I endorse them based on my confidence in their excellent care, and consistent feedback from my clients .

Maternity Midwives/ Sages-Femmes - Bilingual (French/English) Midwifery Team

Pacific Midwifery Practice

Dancing Star Birth - Birthing from Within prenatal classes, Mothers Unfolding mom and baby groups

Pacific Postpartum Society - Phone and group support for those struggling with prenatal or postpartum depression, anxiety, or adjustment issues

Dr. Stephanie Peltz, Naturopathic Doctor - specialising in reproductive health