Melissa McGuffin, Registered Psychotherapist (Q)
MY PASSION
My passion for being a therapist comes from seeing the empowerment that occurs when a person is provided the support and a safe environment where they can be seen and heard. Every person has their own narrative, every person is capable of living the life they want, and I aim to empower that person to take control of their story.
We are often faced with immense pressure and challenges in life that can leave us feeling lost or unsure of ourselves, and feeling emotions we don’t even understand and it gets harder to keep pretending everything is okay. Let me be that safe space for you to explore those feelings and challenges.
WHO I WORK WITH
My goal as a psychotherapist is to always provide a warm, welcoming and safe space for all gender identities and backgrounds. All are welcome and invited to share their voice with me! I am a passionate ally to the LGBTQ2S+community.
As a therapist I have particular experience in working with women and young adults experiencing low self-esteem, self-identity, body-image issues, depression, anxiety, and any person feeling lost, stressed or unsure of life and the confusing feelings that come with them.
I offer a relaxed and friendly counselling approach as I value your trust and willingness to share, and understand that can sometimes make you feel vulnerable, scared, and maybe even a little awkward at first. The therapy space I provide is free of judgement and criticism, a safe space to cry and sit with whatever feelings you may currently be experiencing.
My hope is that together through counselling and psychotherapy we can heal whatever past or present issue you are facing, I can offer a new perspective, support, and will always aim to help you feel empowered to face whatever life’s next challenge will be.
If you’re ready, then I am here to help!