Ari Counselling & Psychotherapy
Empower your well-being with our expert therapy services.
Couples
Couples
Couples
Trauma informed Couples Therapy
understanding our "Stance, Stance, Dance" that is culturally sensitive.
Adults
Couples
Couples
Trauma Informed individual Therapy taking the long-term transformation approach to our thoughts and feelings.
Youth
Couples
Youth
Developing long-term therapeutic relationships with youths into adulthood.
Trauma-informed
Ari works with the Clinical Trauma Professional approach that uses parts therapy. This takes a closer look at the different parts of ourselves that may overwhelm our nervous system, go unnoticed or need further support in order to re-enforce the notion that all our parts are welcome.
Inner-child work
Ari uses Inner-child work that involves reconnecting with and nurturing our inner child, the part of us that holds our innocence, curiosity, and creativity. Through this therapeutic approach, individuals are encouraged to explore and express their inner child's needs, desires, and emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This process can help uncover unresolved childhood issues, heal emotional wounds, and promote self-compassion and self-acceptance.
RLT Couples Therapy
Identify and address unhealthy patterns: RLT helps couples recognize and challenge negative dynamics, such as criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, or emotional withdrawal.
1. Foster effective communication: By teaching skills like active listening, assertiveness, and empathy, RLT helps couples communicate more openly, honestly, and authentically.
2. Heal emotional wounds: RLT delves into past experiences and unresolved traumas that may be affecting the relationship, helping partners heal and move forward.
3. Rebuild trust and intimacy: Through rebuilding trust, developing shared values, and cultivating intimacy, RLT aims to create a strong foundation for a thriving relationship.
4. Enhance individual growth: RLT recognizes the importance of individual growth within a relationship and encourages each partner to pursue personal development and self-awareness.
Over the years, I’ve walked alongside many people as they’ve worked through challenges like harsh self-talk, anxiety, or the feeling of being “stuck.” I’ve seen how gaining even small insights into why our nervous system reacts the way it does can bring real change to everyday life.
But therapy doesn’t always mean digging into the past. Sometimes the focus is on what’s happening for you right now — whether that’s starting a new relationship, finding the courage to be more open in social settings, managing an addiction, or softening those self-critical thoughts.
My approach is always collaborative. We’ll explore different options together, and shape the process so it feels like the best possible fit for you. Think of it as your therapy, your way.
I draw on a mix of approaches, depending on your needs:
Somatic therapies to help the body feel calmer and safer
CBT to untangle unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
IFS (Internal Family Systems) to get to know your inner parts and reconnect with the self
Trauma-informed approaches to understand how the nervous system can leave us feeling flat, frightened, or shut down
Most importantly, I believe therapy is about the relationship we build together, not forcing a particular method. As Irvin D. Yalom, a well-known psychiatrist, once said:
“Therapy should not be theory-driven but relationship-driven.”
I find real joy in discovering what helps each person thrive. Every journey is unique, and I’d be honoured to walk alongside you in yours.