Approach | Schuller Counselling

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Empowering You:

Client-Centered Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy puts you in the driver's seat. We believe you are the expert of your own life experiences. Through active listening, validation, and empathy, I create a safe space for you to explore the challenges you bring to therapy.

This collaborative approach allows you to:

Gain deeper self-awareness: Uncover your own strengths and resources.
Process your emotions: Feel heard and understood without judgment.
Develop healthy coping mechanisms: Find solutions that work best for you.

Benefits of Client-Centered Therapy:

Increased self-confidence and self-esteem
Improved communication and decision-making skills
Stronger relationships and sense of well-being

Taking Control: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Here's what you can expect:

Challenge negative thoughts: Learn to recognize and replace distorted thinking with more balanced and realistic perspectives.
Develop healthy coping skills: Discover new strategies to manage stress, anxiety, or other challenges.
Break free from unhealthy behaviours: Work on replacing negative behaviors with positive ones that support your well-being.

Benefits of CBT:

Improved mood and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression
Increased emotional regulation and stress management skills
Enhanced problem-solving abilities and sense of self-efficacy (belief in your ability to achieve goals)

CBT is a goal-oriented approach that empowers you to take control of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we'll explore the connections between them and identify unhelpful patterns holding you back.

Contact Us

778-319-5199
elena@schullercounselling.com

2300-2850 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6K5

(on 3rd floor)

Understanding Your Connections: Systems Theory

Imagine this: A child struggles in school. Is it just the child? Systems Theory might consider family dynamics, teacher-student interaction, or even classroom environment.

Benefits of Systems Theory:

Gain a broader perspective: Understand how your relationships and environment impact your well-being.
Identify patterns: Recognize unhealthy dynamics within your systems.
Develop communication skills: Learn to communicate more effectively within your systems.
Promote positive change: Work towards healthier interactions within your family, relationships, or workplaces.

We are all connected. Systems Theory views individuals as part of larger systems, like families, friend groups, or workplaces. These systems influence each other, and difficulties can arise when there's a mismatch between you and the system you're in.

Healing Together: Family Systems Therapy

Family Systems Therapy views your family as a connected unit, where everyone influences each other's behavior. It's not just about individual problems, but how those problems fit within the family dynamic.

Benefits of Family Systems Therapy:

Improved communication: Learn to express yourselves openly and honestly with each other.
Stronger relationships: Build deeper connections and understanding within the family unit.
Resolve conflict: Develop healthier ways to navigate disagreements.
Individual growth: Each family member can work on personal challenges within a supportive environment.

Family Systems Therapy provides a safe space:

To explore family patterns that may be contributing to difficulties.
To find healthier ways of interacting with each other.
To build stronger, more supportive relationships within the family.

Reignite the Spark: Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Feeling disconnected? The Gottman Method can help. This research-based approach focuses on strengthening your relationship in key areas:

Communication: Learn to express yourselves clearly and listen to each other with empathy.
Intimacy & Connection: Rebuild fondness and admiration for your partner.
Conflict Management: Develop healthy tools to navigate disagreements constructively.
Shared Dreams & Goals: Work together towards a future you both envision.

The Gottman Method equips you with the skills to:

Turn towards each other: Strengthen your emotional connection and support system.
Manage conflict effectively: Learn to resolve disagreements without negativity.
Build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership: Rekindle the spark and create a lasting bond.

Narrative Therapy empowers clients to reshape their life stories.

By exploring alternative perspectives on past experiences, individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their challenges. This process fosters personal growth, resilience, and the ability to navigate life's changes with greater confidence.