Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Victoria, British Columbia BC, Canada CA

A subtype of ADHD is "hyperactive / impulsive". Impulsiveness can be challenging to deal with, and it can be helpful to talk with someone about how to manage those symptoms! While people with ADHD brains may be more wired for following urges with knee-jerk reactivity, impulse control is also a skill that we can work on together.  

Because I specialize with ADHD, impulse control is often a component of the work. OCD and addictions share similar threads of impulsive behaviours that we can dive into together to help you to feel back in control.  

Using IFS parts therapy and EMDR  

Impulses take many shapes and forms and oftentimes, can make an individual feel so powerless and frustrated with why they may feel or behave the way that they do. We may ask ourselves "why do I want to do this" or "why do I do this", and answering these questions is the first step in treatment. I take a proactive approach in creating a treatment protocol for clients with impulse control issues to aid them in alleviating the problematic behaviour(s).  

I have had experience with individuals across lifespans who have had impulsive control disorders. I have been working with children with learning disabilities and executive functioning issues. I have helped facilitate strategies in school and home environments.