I aim to help clients of all ages and backgrounds overcome mental health challenges by understanding how these challenges affect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and the impact it has on aspects of life. I work with clients to build the skills to navigate life's difficulties, pursue meaningful change, or discover new ways to cope with mental health concerns.

 

I use a non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. To help clients achieve their goals, I bring empathy, curiosity, and a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, ensuring tailored and effective support.

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Clinical approach​

• Incorporates therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness-based therapy.

• Uses evidence-based interventions within a transdiagnostic framework to tailor interventions to clients' needs.

• Using a strengths-based and collaborative approach, Mimi works with clients to achieve their personal goals and enhance their overall well-being.

• Works primarily with adults, as well as children and adolescents.

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Experience:

• Supported adults and children from diverse cultural backgrounds with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, perfectionism, procrastination, and emotional dysregulation.

• Conducted psychometric assessments to evaluate cognitive and emotional functioning.

• Provided emotional regulation and coping skills for clients dealing with stress and relational challenges, and assisted clients in navigating self-esteem, career, and personal growth with a compassionate, goal-oriented approach.

• Collaborated with children and families to address behavioural and developmental issues.

• Facilitated group therapy sessions for children, focusing on skill-building and peer connection.

• Trained and volunteered with Lifeline, providing empathetic and non-judgmental crisis support, including validating client experiences, conducting safety assessments, and developing safety plans.

• Brought diverse professional experience from legal services, yoga and creative arts sectors, fostering a mature perspective that enhances connection, understanding, and strong relationships with a broad range of clients.​

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Presentations​

• Anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, worry and stress

• Depression and mood disorders

• Self-esteem and confidence issues

• Anger and emotion regulation difficulties

• Unhelpful and catastrophic thinking

• Relational and emotional trauma

• Family difficulties

• Relationship and social difficulties

• Sexual difficulties

• LGBTQIA+

• Bulimia, binge eating, and body image issues

• Sleeping difficulties

• Chronic illness

• Grief and loss

• Perinatal and postnatal concerns, anxiety, or depression

• Parenting challenges and strategies

• Work and academic difficulties

• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder

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