Located in Holland Landing, Barbara Griffin Counselling offers professional assistance for adults, adolescents and children. We help individuals cope with separation, divorce, abuse, stress and trauma. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
Psychotherapy and counselling are often terms used interchangeably. They are used to describe 'talk therapy'. The work is done with a trained therapist who may use different types of modalities which will be catered to the challenges the client is facing. The aim is to relieve distress by discussing and expressing feelings; to help change attitudes, behaviour and habits that may be unhelpful; and to assist more helpful ways of coping.
Generally the difference between psychotherapy and counselling is the amount of time or sessions the individual requires, and the depth of issues he/she may be facing. Psychotherapy may be used to address a mental health diagnosis whereas counselling is geared toward learning how to overcome problems and challenges.
Dealing with Chronic Disease, Anxiety, Phobias, Relationships, Family of Origin Issues, Life Transitions, Spirituality and Meaning, Grief, Trauma Recovery, Blended Families
I am passionate about supporting others in their personal and spiritual growth. I help people going through major life transitions achieve peace of mind, symptom relief, bring back a feeling of self-worth and self-esteem. You could say I help people bring back their aliveness.
I believe that the cause of ALL negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. You have a right to a life of growth, creativity, happiness, confidence and peace. It takes a strong person to realize they have blind spots in their emotional life that require a "mirror" to bring this blind spot into their consciousness.
What makes you happy? Part of my work is helping you reconnect with this spark in a warm, caring and confidential space with empathy and total acceptance, so that you can make sense of your emotions and thoughts. From there you can gain a clear picture of how the "blind spots" are influencing your current relationships; overcome limiting beliefs and decrease your anxiety.