At the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute (OCFI) and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), we adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of human experience. Research indicates that emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and re-create supportive bonds among individuals. We are therefore dedicated to the understanding and enhancement of couple and family relationships through an emphasis on emotions and their interpersonal impact. We believe that all people can maximize their potential given a nurturing social environment, which we endeavour to foster in our work with clients.
Our trained and experienced counsellors at The Counselling Group in Ottawa provide a full range of counselling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counseling, tailored to support you in identifying and reaching your achievable goals. We can help you achieve stronger anger management and social skills, and offer assistance in injury and trauma recovery. Our family counselling services include marriage counseling, adoption and post-adoption assistance, educational testing, conflict reduction for separated parents, and other. Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about The Counselling Group.
My work centers around creating a space in which it is safe for my clients to explore recurrent patterns of emotions and of behaviour that may have been adaptive at one time but that seem to get in the way of fuller life with others around them. My doctoral studies in grief and attachment have taught me about underlying coping processes. I welcome the opportunity to work with you soon.