Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW, EMDR Certified
Emotional abuse can feel like, "it hits you from behind." Sometimes taking years to fully realize its impact. Whether from childhood or adulthood, emotional abuse can leave you struggling with self doubt, feeling flawed, incomplete, not good enough. It can cause internal conflict where you may have even lost trust in yourself. The goal becomes to heal the inner conflict by addressing the parts of you that are wounded. To create unity inside where a sense of acceptance and self compassion is restored, or created.
Emotional violence is linked with manipulation, fear, guilt, shame, humiliation used to gain control. Most of the time you may not realize that it is happening, you can determine if you are being emotionally abused, do you feel lonely, fearful, humiliated, embarrassed, unhappy, threatened…ask for help
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Do you find that past experiences in relationships have left you feeling afraid or struggling to trust? Do you feel your self-worth has been impacted, or like you've been gaslit for some time? Let's talk about that - Get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation today.
Have you been the victim or emotional or narcissistic abuse? Let's work together to navigate the feelings that we sometimes push down or put on ourselves, and how to move forward in a safe way.
Do you often feel like you're not good enough, or you're doing something wrong, because of something someone tells you? Do you feel like you're isolated from friends and family? Let's connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Interpersonal relationships are difficult and therapy can serves as an empowering space to explore difficulties such as emotional abuse. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.
Have you been involved in a toxic relationship or have you been raised in emotional abuse?
Sometimes the messaging and the experiences stick: you may have been silenced and the abuser's voice may have been internalized - you find yourself with an active internal critic - you take a step forward only to be set back again.
CareWay offers several psychotherapy modalities which could help you overcome the effects of emotional abuse and find your true voice.
How might it feel to create safety in yourself and in your life? This might be something you have never had. We can support you to do this in a warm, caring space.