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Wendy FitzGerald Counselling and Coaching

"Your life is here and now. And the moment has arrived at which you're finally ready to change." Cheryl Strayed

Wendy FitzGerald Counselling and Coaching

"Your life is here and now. And the moment has arrived at which you're finally ready to change." Cheryl Strayed

About Me

I often wonder what people want to know about me. My credentials? My therapeutic approaches? The name of my first pet? Seriously though, what would YOU like to know?

If I were a client looking for a coach or counsellor (and yes, I have been on the other side a few times) these are the things that I like to know...

Feeling I can connect with them on a human to human level, and that there was no "power" differential.
That I sense an acceptance of me and my struggles right from the beginning - no one takes well to being judged!
Feeling a level of comfort in talking to them right from the beginning.
That they have a sense of humour, because let's face it, laughter is good for the soul (when appropriate of course)!
That they have some tools and strategies to help move me out of my emotional turmoil.

Now you know a bit about how I work.

But, some of you might want to know the other more formal stuff, so here it is...

I'm a Professional Counsellor (RPC-C), and Health and Life Coach. I have a BA in Psychology, a Diploma in Applied Psychology and Counselling, certifications in both Health and Life Coaching, as well as additional education and/or certificates in CBT, Attachment Theory, and Personality Systems.

I utilize many therapeutic approaches in my practice, and have a holistic philosophy believing each person is unique and deserves individualized treatment and goal-setting.

My personal approach, and number one priority is to empathically listen, form a connection with my clients built on trust, and provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental environment where they feel accepted and comfortable talking about whatever is on their mind.

Many of my clients struggle with depression and anxiety, and they pretty much ALL are dealing with difficult emotions, so my goal is to help them build self-awareness, and from there we together explore solutions to the challenges they face. I help them understand the patterns of their thoughts, emotions, behaviours and self-limiting beliefs, and then help them move into a more empowered state of mind and being.