I offer services in English.
Sometimes clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, unsure, and stuck. They often feel they should already have things figured out, or worry that they’re too much—or not enough—for therapy to be effective. This uncertainty can leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and hesitant to begin the healing process.
I approach each client with openness, compassion, and a deep respect for their unique story. Drawing from a holistic, integrative, and person-centred framework, I tailor the therapeutic process to honour the whole person—their emotional, physical, and relational needs. This means we move at a pace that feels right for them, and we co-create a space where all parts of their experience are welcome.
By fostering a safe, grounded, and supportive therapeutic relationship, clients begin to reconnect with themselves, trust the process, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. They discover that they don’t need to be “ten steps ahead”—they just need to begin where they are, and together, we’ll find the way forward.
Experience:
Sydney is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a University of Lethbridge graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Before graduating, she worked with Catholic Family Services of Hamilton, counselling clients with a variety of presenting concerns and running Partner Assault Response (PAR) Groups. Over the past couple of years, she has worked within the private practice sector at Evergreen Therapeutics, working with clients who experience depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, self-esteem concerns, anger, and more.
Client Focus:
Individual therapy with teens and adults (13+)
Types of therapy:
My approach to treatment is integrative and tailored to the client’s presenting concerns. Generally, my work with clients is strength-based, trauma-informed, and integrates theory and approaches from various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Humanistic theories, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and more.
Issues I support:
Anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, emotional management, trauma, various forms of abuse (emotional/physical/sexual/neglect), low self-worth and low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity, sexuality, and LGBTQ2S+ concerns, family conflict, life transitions, school stress, communication issues, and suicidal ideation.
Favourite Quote:
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde
More than just my work:
I love spending time with my dog, crafting, and watching movies.
Email: sydney@evergreentherapeutics.ca
Phone: (647) 498-4283 ext. 2
