Hi, my name is Carolyn Kingsley and I am here to help.
By visiting this site, you’ve already taken a big step in seeking out help for whatever issue you might be experiencing. That can be a tough decision to make! You’ve probably been debating for months or even years already. I’m glad you’re here.
My role is to work with you and for you. To get your life back on the course you want it to be on, and to allow you to rediscover what brings you joy and peace in life. I'm incredibly passionate about what I do, and I'm excited for the possibility to bring you hope.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, facing change and uncertainty, or looking to improve your overall sense of self, it’s important to know that there is hope. Together we will work to leave behind the struggles you face today, and equip you with the tools to move onward to a future of happiness and meaning.
"The only way out is through"
-Robert Frost
My clients tend to be people who march to the beat of their own drum. They know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, and some might go as far as to consider themselves “black sheep” or even outcasts. My approach to counselling involves embracing your unique identity. I love helping people embrace their most authentic selves!
I incorporate elements of person-centered therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and crisis counselling; however, my primary approaches are ACT (Action Commitment Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). ACT is a mindfulness approach that increases emotional and psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to control negative thoughts, we instead stop letting the negative thoughts control us. If that sounds freeing, that's because it is! EMDR is scientifically proven to minimize the triggers and negative beliefs that keep us from loving ourselves and living our fullest lives. Imagine being able to think and feel without past trauma haunting you!
No matter what you are going through, I am here to help you until you are excited with the direction your life is heading. I believe that clarity and fulfillment are possible for everyone, and through our time together you will learn strategies to more effectively address the challenges you face.
Contact me today if you’re ready to start working toward the life you want. Together, we can get you there!