Glynis Sherwood MEd, CCC, CSAC, has an eclectic and practical counselling approach that integrates effective counselling, psychotherapy and coaching methods to best meet your needs in overcoming anxiety, grief and addictions. Here's how we will work together to get your life moving in the direction you want:
- First, we identify and clarify the personal or emotional challenges you are currently facing
- Second, we figure out what you want your life to look like - what would be ideal
- Third, we determine what needs to happen in order to achieve the psychological well being you are seeking
- Fourth, we come up with an action plan to help you reach your recovery or wellness goals
Anna’s Recovery Story – Rising Above Stress, Anxiety and Food Addiction
“With Glynis's help I overcame my anxiety in a matter of weeks. Her support and reassurance were very helpful. She taught me several excellent strategies for managing anxiety. Overall, I feel more confident and optimistic about my ability to manage anxiety. And I'm no longer eating to cope with stress. I feel more independent because I can rely on myself to deal with whatever anxiety comes up."
Research consistently shows that the most effective counselling, psychotherapy or coaching is based on a positive relationship between counsellor and client. My counselling approach draws from a variety of time-tested therapeutic methods, combined with practical solutions, to help you feel your best in the shortest time possible. I approach counselling holistically, meaning that a healthy mind is supported by a healthy body, and vice versa. So physical health care strategies are sometimes incorporated into the counselling. The key features of my counselling approach are also some of the greatest sources of benefits to you:
- Customized: As every person or situation is unique, I take a ‘tailor made’ approach to each individual client, couple or family, based on particular concerns, problems, needs, and personality.
- Eclectic Counselling Style: One size definitely doesn’t fit all. My work has its roots in the following therapeutic traditions:
Cognitive-Behavioural - supports the development of rational thinking and reality-based belief systems that can help you overcome addiction, loss, depression, anxiety and trauma.
Solution-Focused – will help you identify and build on your strengths, and develop a 'vision' for your life to help you create the fulfilling recovery you desire.
Brief Psychodynamic - focuses on gaining insight into the influence of past events on present behaviour and emotions, so you can understand the roots of your difficulties and make more beneficial, conscious choices in dealing with problems. Helpful in resolving addictive behaviours and emotional distress.
Narrative – helps you define and assume ownership of your recovery, so you can begin a new ‘chapter’ in life
Body Centered – helps calm the central nervous system, which is integral in reducing anxiety, symptoms of trauma and post-acute withdrawal. Guided relaxation, breath work, hypnosis and meditation are some of the approaches used to facilitate this process. - Short-Term: I specialize in helping you overcome problems and meet your goals and needs as quickly as possible – usually in 8 to 20 weeks. Counselling sessions of varying length - from 1/2 an hour to 1. 5 hours - are also available to accomodate your schedule. If longer term support is required, we can continue to work together as needed.
- Results-Oriented: Whether you are new to counselling or have undergone counselling before, I am confident that counselling can help you ‘recover’ your life so you feel whole, optimistic and resilient. You should begin to feel more hopeful about your life soon after you begin counselling. In fact, many people report positive results during or immediately after the first session!
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Suite 400 - 601 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
778 - 837- 0616
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