Giulia Haedar
BSc, Intern Counsellor at Thrive
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” Franklin Roosevelt
Specialties
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Trauma and PTSD
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Grief and loss
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Couple counselling
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Self-identity and self-esteem
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Relationships
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Career exploration and transition
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Immigration transition
- Addictions
Approaches
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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
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Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
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Person Centered Therapy
I have been working in the field of mental health and addictions for the past eight years and my passion lies in assisting individuals to achieve their fullest potential. I have a diverse training background and experience in working with clients who have presenting issues that include: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress, substance misuse and addiction, personality disorders and interpersonal relationship challenges.
Your Questions
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How many sessions does therapy take?
Growth and healing are best viewed as a journey that you learn to live, instead of a cure that you take like a pill. For this reason, everybody is different. We often find that 4 – 8 sessions accomplish a great deal of relief. With that said, clients may experience transformation within a few sessions or realize there is something bigger they want to work on longterm.
How often should I come?
When possible, it’s a great idea to come in every week or two when getting started. The biggest first step is building the trust and safety that allows good work to be done. Once this occurs, clients often space out appointments to a month or more, or take breaks from counselling altogether.
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Does insurance cover your fees?
What is a session like?
You will be greeted in a waiting room that offers espresso, tea and water, before joining your counsellor in a comfortable sound-proofed room. You will be met with warmth and respect before you are guided through the process of informed consent so that there is total transparency. Your counsellor will get to know you so that the therapy is specially fitted to you as a unique person. All activities will be explained fully and nothing will ever happen without your consent and awareness.