Are you overwhelmed with your emotional struggles? There is help available.
I know that too many people feel overwhelmed by life's challenges because of the results of various traumas in their past or present. I also know from my experience that when people work with professionals who can empathize with them without judgment, they can come up with solutions for their life-limiting issues. If you are one of the hurt persons please contact me.
About Me
I am passionate about providing affordable and exceptional service for all my clients.
My name is Susan Mathews. I have a Masters degree in Counselling and am a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapy Association and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional by Evergreen Certifications. I am also a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
I provide online counselling to individuals and couples. My special interests are teens and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. I do premarital counselling and parenting education because in my counselling I learned that many issues can be avoided if we are trained to communicate, listen and respect each others' differences. I am starting to provide workshops for groups with the goal of reaching more people.
I believe that the first step of approaching counselling is difficult and intimidating for anybody and I strive to provide nonjudgmental and empathic understanding. I believe in the strength of the individuals who come for counselling which can be channelled for success with a little bit of help from the counsellor. I do not discriminate against people on the basis of their background or lifestyle.
Susan Mathews
Counselling / Psychology / Mental Health
I graduated with an MA in counselling from Providence Theological Seminary in 2022. I have been a facilitator of the Prepare/Enrich premarital counselling tool since 2013. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and a Certified Positive Discipline parent Educator. I am passionate about providing affordable counselling to individuals and couples to heal from their past traumas and guide them to a fulfilling life. I use a trauma-informed integrated approach with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment-based Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family System (IFS). I use Prepare/Enrich and Gottman’s couple assessment and counselling method. To reach more people with education to prevent future mental health and relationship struggles, I am providing group workshops to premarital couples and young parents. I believe that the connection between the therapist and the client is of the utmost importance for the success of therapy. Therefore, I offer an optional free 15-minute consultation prior to booking sessions to determine if we are a good fit for each other.
