Body-oriented therapy in person in Montreal
For adults navigating life transitions, stress, cultural adjustment, or questions related
to identity and relationships.
Support for what you are going through
Some periods of life require more than simply pushing through.
Moving to a new country, the end of a relationship, a professional transition, identity questions, or an accumulation of responsibilities can affect how we think, feel, relate to others, and experience our bodies.
This support may be helpful if you are navigating:
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a personal, relational, or professional transition;
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stress, emotional overload, or difficulty slowing down;
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immigration and cultural adjustment;
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grief, separation, or a loss of direction;
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difficulty recognizing or expressing your boundaries;
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questions related to identity, gender, sexuality, or relationships;
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the pressure to continually adapt or appear competent;
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a desire to better understand your emotions, reactions, and needs.
We begin with what you are experiencing now and what you would like to understand,
change, or approach differently.
What happens during a session?
Conversation is at the centre of our sessions. Together, we explore your situation, what you are feeling, and the patterns that may be repeating in your life or relationships. A body-oriented approach also pays attention to breathing, posture, pace, tension, movement, physical sensations, and how your body responds to emotions or difficult situations.
Depending on your needs, I may invite you to:
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notice a physical sensation or response;
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bring attention to your breathing or posture;
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explore a simple movement;
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slow down and observe what is happening in the present moment;
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find words for an experience that has been difficult to name.
These invitations are adapted to what feels relevant and manageable for you in that moment.
This work is also informed by intercultural, feminist, and intersectional perspectives. This allows us to consider how culture, migration, gender, sexuality, social relationships, and power structures may shape your experience, without treating everything you are going through as an individual problem.
I am a psychosocial practitioner and certified body-oriented therapist, trained in psychosocial intervention, intercultural and gender relations, Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP - certified by OPQ - Ordre des Psychologues du Québec) and Art Org Therapy.
I have more than ten years of experience facilitating groups across different cultural contexts. My work focuses particularly on life transitions, immigration and cultural adjustment, relationships, and questions related to gender, sexuality, and identity.
My professional framework
I am a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and RITMA (Regroupement des Intervenants et Thérapeutes en Médecine Complémentaire).
I provide a helping relationship and body-oriented support. This service is not psychotherapy and does not include the diagnosis or assessment of mental health conditions.
Receipts and insurance
Naturopathy receipts are available for insurance purposes
Reimbursement depends on your individual plan and policy. Please confirm directly with your insurer whether services covered by a naturopathy receipt are eligible. Receipts are not accepted by Industrial Alliance.
An Approach Focused on Supportive Relationships
Effective in moments of distress or emotional confusion.
Less focused on diagnosis or treatment, and more on overall well-being and reconnection with oneself.
Helps navigate difficult times (stress, grief, breakups, life transitions) without necessarily seeking deep therapeutic follow-up.
Less Formal and More Emotionally Accessible
Practitioners of support therapy are not necessarily licensed psychologists but have training in counselling following the humanistic approach of Carl Rogers.
A non-judgmental context, where individuals can express themselves freely without the structure or clinical framework of psychology.
Duration and Cost
May sometimes be shorter and less expensive than regular psychological follow-up.
Provides occasional or episodic support rather than requiring a long-term therapeutic commitment.
Personal Growth and Autonomy
Seen as a space for personal growth, helping individuals better understand their emotions, build self-esteem, and make informed decisions without necessarily addressing psychological disorders.
Aims to enhance emotional and relational well-being through a proactive approach.
No Pathologizing of Issues
Focuses more on the person’s subjective experience without seeking to label it.
Unlike psychology, which may include diagnoses (anxiety, depression, ADHD, and others).