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Dr. Sylvain Boies, Ph. D., Registered Psychologist #1471
202-648 Herald St,Business details
Description
Individual and Couple Counselling and psychotherapy pertaining to anxiety and panic, depression, traumatic events, identity, sexuality, intimacy, grief, life and career transitions, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, and excessive Internet usage.
As a psychologist, I am committed to helping people live their lives in ways that support and facilitate their growth at various levels including personal, relational, social and spiritual. Individuals come to me for many different reasons. Most of them seek relief from a temporary or lasting pain that leaves them confused, anxious or depressed. They may also be reasonably happy, yet dissatisfied with aspects of their lives. I explore with them how to develop the coping skills they need to face challenges and how to accept or surpass the limitations they face.
The therapeutic relationship is a unique tool for my clients and me to discover how they want to change. The relationship that develops between us becomes an instrument that we use to establish together a respectful and collaborative environment. Ultimately, it is the client who has the courage to use therapy and its resources to heal and change.
Three main beliefs inspire my work. First, I believe that people seek therapy and counselling because they want to get better. They may not know if they are ready to change their ways or how to do so, yet they long for a new way of being. Second, people get more out of a therapy that is well suited to them. I use my experience and knowledge of different techniques of psychotherapy to develop with a client a distinctive experience. Third, people want to connect with others in a way that preserves their dignity and integrity while supporting their personal growth. They may find it difficult, however, to let go of learned patterns no longer useful to them. These three principles are useful guides in doing exploratory therapy that aims to foster personal growth.
Some people benefit from more concrete and problem-solving approaches at particular times in their lives. That is especially true when the problem can be clearly defined and likely be resolved within a limited number of sessions. In that context, therapy focuses on changing how someone thinks and behaves, without looking too deeply at possible motivations. In simple terms, it rests on the assumptions that we can feel different if we change how we think and that our actions often speak louder than our words. Scientific research has shown techniques related to these therapies to be particularly useful when dealing with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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