Allison Tugwell Psychotherapy Services
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and I am currently offering online therapy from Ottawa, Ontario. I have supported many individuals through difficult situations and have helped them to heal from traumatic experiences. I adapt my approach to my clients' needs and "lead from behind" which means that I focus on allowing my clients to choose the direction that therapy takes while gently guiding them through the process.
I have a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and seven years of experience working with individuals in both a short and long-term capacities. I have helped clients who struggled with a variety of mental health concerns but specialize in helping clients who struggle with regulating moods and work from a trauma-informed approach.
I am currently accepting new clients into my private practice. Each session lasts approximately one hour in length and my fee is $165 per session. Currently, I am offering psychotherapy sessions using a secure online platform Owl Practice. I can offer a free phone consultation by phone or video to discuss your situation in greater detail.
I have a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and seven years of experience working with individuals in both a short and long-term capacities. I have helped clients who struggled with a variety of mental health concerns but specialize in helping clients who struggle with regulating moods and work from a trauma-informed approach.
I am currently accepting new clients into my private practice. Each session lasts approximately one hour in length and my fee is $165 per session. Currently, I am offering psychotherapy sessions using a secure online platform Owl Practice. I can offer a free phone consultation by phone or video to discuss your situation in greater detail.
My Approach
I am a person-centered therapist meaning that I focus on accepting and viewing my clients in a positive light and responding to their concerns empathically and in a genuine manner. I employ a trauma-informed approach focusing on ensuring my clients feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that sessions move at a comfortable pace and that my clients are able to discuss the concerns that are important to them and when they feel ready to do so.
Initially, I help people to better understand their concerns and help them to define what they would like to see change or improve and focus on helping clients establish the motivation for change and identify which barriers stand in the way.
During the course of therapy, I draw upon evidence-based interventions to help individuals better achieve the changes they would like to see and modify my approach to best meet each of my client's needs. Using the principles of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, I can also help clients to better regulate moods, cope with intense distress, employ mindfulness and improve interpersonal skills. Also, where appropriate, I help my clients to employ the practise of self-compassion - viewing and responding to oneself with kindness, understanding and compassion rather than with self-criticism.
Initially, I help people to better understand their concerns and help them to define what they would like to see change or improve and focus on helping clients establish the motivation for change and identify which barriers stand in the way.
During the course of therapy, I draw upon evidence-based interventions to help individuals better achieve the changes they would like to see and modify my approach to best meet each of my client's needs. Using the principles of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, I can also help clients to better regulate moods, cope with intense distress, employ mindfulness and improve interpersonal skills. Also, where appropriate, I help my clients to employ the practise of self-compassion - viewing and responding to oneself with kindness, understanding and compassion rather than with self-criticism.