Helping You Live Your Life Well
Personal, confidential therapy and counselling in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Everyone experiences suffering and struggle at some point in life. Many people reach out for professional help at such times, and find the benefits to be long-lasting.
Whatever your reason for seeking out therapy, it is important, valid, and worthy of addressing.
We know from many years of practice, that it is possible to overcome difficult life experiences. In a safe atmosphere of caring and respect, we encourage you to take the next steps toward healing and growth. We will work with you to support your well-being, solve problems and restore your resilience. In doing this, we hope to help you restore balance, joy and wellbeing to your life.
May Tettero, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist
“There is a crack in everything. That’s where the light gets in.”
Areas of Practice
This is how we help
Whatever you are going through, you don’t have to do it alone.
Youth and parenting
In today’s world, children and teens are exposed to more stimulation and stress than ever before. It is common for youth today to experience low self esteem, lack of motivation, or difficulty processing emotions. Parents get confused and stressed as well and appreciate coaching and support. Therapy can be a supportive place for your family to address behavioural and emotional challenges. Lindsay Brown is our Child and Youth Counsellor and would love to help your young person with anxiety, depression, stress or behavioural issues.
Mood and emotions
People of all ages struggle with their mood at times. This may mean periods of depression and irritability. It could also mean feeling on edge, and worrying too much. Many of our clients struggle with angry feelings. Thankfully, therapeutic treatment for mood challenges is very effective. We don’t just address the symptoms, we get to what’s underneath so you can experience greater peace, calm and contentment.
Life Transitions, Grief and Loss
As we age, we go through life transitions that can be joyous and difficult at the same time: puberty, first child, empty nest, retirement. We are also likely to experience losses due to separation, job loss or death. Therapy provides supportive guidance to bring you through these life events with your strengths and resiliency intact.
Trauma
Psychological trauma is often the result of a painful childhood, abuse or witnessing the suffering of others. Trauma can be debilitating and does not usually get better without professional treatment. With careful treatment planning and a good relationship with a trained therapist, the effects of trauma can be overcome. Recovery from childhood abuse and neglect are areas of specialty.
Physical Challenges
Our life experiences directly affect our biology. Many common health challenges are influenced by excessive and prolonged stress. Examples are: hypertension, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain conditions, insomnia and digestive disorders. To feel better physically, consider psychotherapy. For more information, you may familiarize yourself with Adverse Childhood Events research or with the work of Dr. Gabor Mate (When the Body Says No).
Couples Counselling
When our relationship with our partner is often rocky or if there is too much distance, it can cause distress, disappointment and frustration. This is because our partner is so important to us and we all have a need to feel close, appreciated and comforted. Good couples counselling can be so helpful in restoring safety and connection in intimate relationships. May is available for couples work and uses Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson.
We are offering all clients in-person sessions OR virtual sessions via secure video calling.