We only can be here now when we accept instantly our moment by moment emotional experience.
-Gita Bellin

The relationship between client and therapist/coach is one of the most important elements of the success in both therapy and coaching.  I believe change happens through experiencing our deepest emotions in the presence of a supportive and engaged other.  Over the past decade of working with individuals and couples in both clinical settings and private practice, I have developed a passionate commitment to growth and healing based on authenticity and interactive, challenging, relational therapy.  My passion extend to helping my coaching clients develop their lives in accordance with their goals and values.

By integrating psychodynamic education with years of study in the affective neurosciences, human development and attachment based approaches, I continue to blend cutting edge therapies and current scientific research with the practice of psychotherapy.  In addition to being an advanced clinician in the relationship centered, emotion-focused approach of AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) www.aedpinstitute.com, I am also a certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist www.iceeft.ca,  I’m certified in EMDR www.emdr.com, an approach to treating various psychological problems.   I’ve lead groups, conducted workshops and presented on various topics related to therapy and healing.  

One of the responsibilities, to both my clients and my profession, is to continue my growth and development.  I honor that responsibility through mindfulness practice, personal and professional relationships, and by keeping current in  professional studies.  Clinical development continues to enrich my understanding of the impact of anxiety, trauma and life transitions on the sense of self and relationships with others. 

In addition to being a psychotherapist, business owner, consultant, and work-life balance coach at a major financial corporation, I previously spent over 15 years as an officer in corporate settings .  I have on-going educational studies in coaching, organizational development and transformation and am currently a doctoral student in organizational leadership.  Experience and education give me the tools to effectively coach and help you find balance in your life, as well as to navigate through transition and career related issues.