Hello, and thank you for taking a closer look at Saltmarsh Counselling.

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The dream of owning my own practice and working with the wonderful clients I have had the honour to guide, began when I was a child. I grew up in an abusive/neglective environment and when I reached my teen years, I had all the signs and behaviours as one with mental illness; two were atypical depression and Borderline personality disorder. You can be that I was not a very nice person to be around! I often thought that if I could find a way to help people not go through what I was going through, that the suffering would be fruitful. It was a long journey though.

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After many years of symptoms and searching for answers, I have managed to tame those demons and use my experience to understand and guide others. I have been working in the field of mental health for over ten years and rarely does a day goes by where I do not learn something new. I have sought out trainings and therapies that I believe work with the whole person and can accommodate a variety of world views. I believe that we are more than just a body and I strive to address the person as a whole with a conscious.

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I am on a spiritual journey of awakening and if you are as well, we can walk that path together. However, people are on different paths and at varying levels of personal growth, and I meet them where they are at. Some are not exploring their spiritual side, and that is okay, too. You are where you are and you deserve all the same support as anyone.

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My person-centred approach and my belief that everyone deserves the help they need fuels my desire to be of help. You are worthwhile, regardless of what you have been led to believe, and if you are reading this, it is time you freed yourself from the burdens others place on you and the ones you place on yourself. You have the ability; I have the tools. Come, lets talk.

Some of the issues I deal with include:

General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, Social anxiety, Phobias, Performance anxiety (business, sexual and sports related), Post-partum depression, Grief, Borderline personality disorder, Trauma and complex trauma, Self-esteem issues, Caregiver burnout,  Trauma unique to first responders, end of life planning (non-medical).

My name is Gabi, and I have been working in the mental health field for three years with extensive experience in crisis services, so no topic is off limits.

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I support clients through a wide range of issues including suicidal ideations, self-harming behaviours, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, challenges with relationships, and much more.

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I believe therapy is not 'one size fits all,' so I draw on various methods in my practice including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Centered approaches. I tailor my approach to each individual, ensuring that you are treated as the unique person you are.

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I currently serve a wide range of clients, while specializing, and having extensive experience working with youth.

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I remember my youth being some of the most confusing and lonely times in my own life. I aim to offer to you what I could have only hoped for when I was young, to help make whatever it is you’re going through feel a little lighter. I hope to help you have a safe space to explore your emotions, and to do so while not feeling like a burden. I am happy to be here for you, and to learn your story. Please contact Saltmarsh Counselling to connect with me and see what’s possible for this journey together!

Tracy, our wonderful administrator, comes to us with a wealth of administrative experience (25 years) and specialization in Health and Safety protocols. As well as a fantastic sense of humour. A pet lover and a mother to an incredibly musical son, Tracy takes care of the logic, organization and math skills that we try to avoid – for good reason!