WHAT CAN I HELP WITH?
Clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may have specific emotional issues they wish to address, while others might feel stuck, lacking in purpose, or worried that life is not turning out as they had hoped. Whatever brings you to therapy, you are welcome here. I have worked with issues including:
Anxiety, Stress & Depression
Confidence, Self-esteem & Low mood
Trauma, PTSD & Suicidal feelings
Survivors of assault, Childhood abuse & Shame
Grief, Loneliness & Relationship issues
Life transitions, Sleep & Workplace issues
Racial, Sexual & Gender identity
WHAT IS MY APPROACH?
My existential therapeutic approach is informed by philosophical thinking and centres on each client’s subjective experience and the meaning they attach to their life. Therapy is a collaborative process that allows us to explore who you are, how you got here, and what influences your approach to life moving forward.
Our personal stories can be significant, meaningful, and deeply individual. However, there are times when the story we create or inherit about ourselves, our lives, or our relationships may no longer serve us. The existential approach seeks to describe and illuminate your unique way of living, providing an opportunity to explore and perhaps gain new perspectives on the values, relationships, and choices that are most important to you.
The client room at Paul Melody Psychotherapy
WHERE TO BEGIN?
To begin, I offer a free 30-minute online session. This initial meeting allows us to get a sense of each other and determine whether working together would be helpful. It is a chance for you to share what has brought you to therapy and ask any questions you may have.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
If you decide to proceed after the introductory session, we will agree on a plan for regular weekly sessions. Together, we will discuss availability and arrange your sessions, which may take place in-person or online at the same day and time each week. We will also clarify the issues you would like to address and set priorities for our work together.
WHAT IF THINGS CHANGE?
Life can be unpredictable and full of change. You may find that your priorities in therapy evolve, or new concerns may arise. If there is a need to adjust our work, I am happy to discuss this with you so that we can agree on the best way forward together.