Services for individual adults in Bowmanville, Port Hope + throughout Ontario
a personalized, empowering experience with a down-to-earth, seasoned psychotherapist
What I offer
Therapy for clients(in-person, virtual, walk and talk)
Therapy for clients(in-person, virtual, walk and talk)
Therapy for clients(in-person, virtual, walk and talk)
I work with individual adults experiencing some kind of difficult change in life. Change is a given that brings uncertainty and can ramp up emotional discomfort in most of us. Accepting who you are, we will go at your pace. I will tailor your therapy experience for you; encouraging and supporting you to be real and allowing space for flex
I work with individual adults experiencing some kind of difficult change in life. Change is a given that brings uncertainty and can ramp up emotional discomfort in most of us. Accepting who you are, we will go at your pace. I will tailor your therapy experience for you; encouraging and supporting you to be real and allowing space for flexibility. My approach is integrative, holistic, collaborative and trauma-informed, weaving together talk therapy, creativity, practicality and experiential approaches. I acknowledge the benefits of nature so also offer walk and talk therapy as an option. You already have the power. Therapy helps you use it.
Hi, I'm Kara (she/her)
Therapy for clients(in-person, virtual, walk and talk)
Therapy for clients(in-person, virtual, walk and talk)
Decades as a helping professional and then becoming a psychotherapist, I am a die hard helper. Working in education, international development and humanitarian aid internationally, I have experienced stress, burnout, trauma, loss and compassion fatigue first hand. My own anxiety intensified through the menopause journey. Through life exp
Decades as a helping professional and then becoming a psychotherapist, I am a die hard helper. Working in education, international development and humanitarian aid internationally, I have experienced stress, burnout, trauma, loss and compassion fatigue first hand. My own anxiety intensified through the menopause journey. Through life experience, both personally and professionally, I have come to value slowing down, self-compassion, being authentic and curious, no nonsense, boundless learning, creativity and that each person is an expert of their own life. I bring these into all the work I do.
Therapy, mentoring + coaching for therapists
Therapy for clients(in-person, virtual, walk and talk)
Therapy, mentoring + coaching for therapists
I choose to connect with and support fellow therapists in three ways. First, through therapy we can do a deep dive into emotional stuff that may hinder how you connect to your clients and experience life. Afterall, therapists are humans too. Through mentoring, I can move beyond guidance and supervision, creating trust and a relationship t
I choose to connect with and support fellow therapists in three ways. First, through therapy we can do a deep dive into emotional stuff that may hinder how you connect to your clients and experience life. Afterall, therapists are humans too. Through mentoring, I can move beyond guidance and supervision, creating trust and a relationship that focuses on you and how you can practice psychotherapy in a healthy, grounded way. And finally, a bit of a fun interest of mine that comes naturally to me, I offer coaching in designing a therapy office that aligns with your brand, style and ideal clients.
Diversity statement and Land acknowledgement
I am accepting of clients of all genders, backgrounds, religions, races, sexual orientations and other self-defined personal or cultural identities. I recognize the harmful impact of racism, sexism, ableism, anti- LGBTQ+ and other forms of discrimination. I also acknowledge the harmful impact of systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism on people. I continue to educate myself on this subject.
Working in the municipality of Clarington, I wish to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Working in the municipality of Port hope, I also pay respect to the lands of the Michi Saagiig Anishnaabeg traditional territory covered by the Williams Treaties. My work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area.
