Shirley Addison
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Shirley Addison
Clinical Member
Core Services: Depression, Low Self-esteem, Abusive Relationships, Fear, Anxiety, Anger and stress management, Anxiety, depression, fear, low self-esteem, Bereavement, sudden loss, unresolved grief, Body image, eating problems, obesity, Crisis of faith, spirituality, the meaning of life, Effects - childhood trauma - physical/sexual/emotional abuse, Gay / lesbian / bisexual/ queer / transgendered / transsexual issues, General exploration, personal identity and development, Illness, physical trauma, chronic pain, Immigration, dislocation, racism, discrimination, Relationship problems - couple, family, parent-child, Other Issues, Stressful changes in life, work or family
Introduction
I work with individuals who are dealing with a variety of concerns, including relationship issues and histories of interpersonal trauma; lack of motivation; depression &/or anxiety; difficulties with feelings; low self-esteem/self-confidence; and gender or sexual orientation issues. Therapy may also address difficulties managing life transitions; grief and loss; confusion related to personal meaning, direction and values; stress management; aging; and health & mental-health related symptoms. I believe a therapeutic relationship needs to be client-centred, warm, safe, supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate, interactive, and respectful.
My approach is based in Relational-Cultural Therapy, an interpersonal therapy that also explores the personal and relational impacts of culture and social position. My perspective is feminist, empowerment-focused, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed. Other psychotherapeutic approaches may be integrated, including time-limited or open-ended contracts.
We work together to expand your awareness, promote self-compassion, & make meaningful changes in your life. We explore how experiences throughout your life have shaped you, affecting your emotional well-being, nurturing or inhibiting your strengths, impacting your self-image & contributing to habits of self-protection that may now be adding to your distress.
Professional Information
- Depression, Low Self-esteem
- Abusive Relationships
- Fear, Anxiety
- Anger and stress management
- Anxiety, depression, fear, low self-esteem
- Bereavement, sudden loss, unresolved grief
- Body image, eating problems, obesity
- Crisis of faith, spirituality, the meaning of life
- Effects - childhood trauma - physical/sexual/emotional abuse
- Gay / lesbian / bisexual/ queer / transgendered / transsexual issues
- General exploration, personal identity and development
- Illness, physical trauma, chronic pain
- Immigration, dislocation, racism, discrimination
- Relationship problems - couple, family, parent-child
- Other Issues
- Stressful changes in life, work or family
- Individuals
- Seniors
- Daytime
- Evening