Cindy Thompson M.Sc., R.C.C., CEC
I believe each individual is unique.
Whether a client is seeking counselling or coaching, I believe the most effective approach is one that is thoughtfully tailored to their unique needs, strengths, and perspective. In our first session, we clarify meaningful goals to guide our work together. These goals are revisited as needed to ensure our time remains aligned and purposeful.
Equally important is the relational fit. The work unfolds best when the timing is right and the approach feels supportive and responsive. With your growth, resilience, and well-being in mind, we prioritize trust and psychological safety as the foundation. From that grounded place, both personal and professional aspirations can expand.
Methodologies
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy is a form of brief therapy. Therapeutic conversations focus on the present and the future rather than on the past. From the first discussion with the client, we would be looking for exceptions to the “problem”. By looking at what is working in a person’s life, and how would they like their life to be, provides a new focus for the client and enables them to consider new possibilities.
I encourage you to research these therapeutic approaches on your own so that you are familiar with them, and can take an active role in your treatment planning.
Family Systems
Family systems theory is based on the understanding that individuals need to be understood in relation to their family context. Experience, rules, interactions that we have with our family of origin help to shape us and provide insight into who we are as adults. Like a mobile, we interact and react to the behaviour of those around us. This particular approach can be helpful in couples counselling, family counselling and individual work. Viewing a family system through a genogram can shed new light on patterns of behaviour and allows for more effective options to arise.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
This therapeutic approach identifies faulty thought patterns that may contribute to our feelings and behaviours. It is based on the idea that we can change how we think and feel even though our circumstances cannot be changed. It is a research-based approach commonly used in treatment of anxiety and depression. This approach tends to involve short-term work with often rapid, measurable results.
Relaxation Skills
Progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises and guided imagery can be beneficial in treating stress and anxiety symptoms. These skills are versatile and can be a wonderful asset to any stress management “tool kit”.
Individual Psychotherapy
This is one of the more commonly recognized practices in which the client meets with the therapist to address concerns they are experiencing. The underlying goal of this individual work is to gain insight into the symptoms or problems and assist the clients to create the necessary change they desire. This may involve skill-building, creating behavioural changes, letting go of past hurts or assisting clients through their grief.
“Cindy’s insight into the human condition provides individuals with the tools they need to navigate our world with confidence and grace.”
