Shaye Stephenson

She/Her

MACP, BSc

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

English

Shaye's

Warm video welcome

Hi, my name is Shaye! I believe slowing down and reconnecting with yourself in therapy can be a great starting point toward the change you want to see in your life. You deserve support.

Background

I work as a relational therapist supporting clients in personal growth and living in alignment with what matters most to them. Chronic stress and trauma can disconnect us from ourselves. My role is to walk alongside you as we uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and help you experience life and relationships with more ease and confidence.

Your therapeutic experience with me

I have a special interest in working with client's navigating perfectionism, people pleasing, family conflict, boundary-setting, and attachment trauma. In our sessions, you'll find a safe and supportive place to unpack your thoughts and feelings. Together we'll develop goals and tools tailored to your unique needs.

Areas of expertise

These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:

Anxiety?

Perfectionism?

People Pleasing?

Career & Life Transitions?

Trauma?

Family Conflict?

I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:

Attachment?

Interpersonal Relationships And Boundaries

Depression?

Adjustments

Assertiveness & Boundaries?

Body Image

Burnout

Communication

Emotion Regulation

Experiential And Process Oriented

Family Relationship?

Internal Family Systems?

Nervous System Regulation

Inner Child Work?

Therapeutic approaches

These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Tools from ACT allow clients to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and move toward a value driven life.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is an experiential therapy that helps clients reconnect with the self and move toward healing trauma.

Compassion Focused Approach

Integrating compassion helps reduce self-criticism particularly in the face of shame, anxiety, or trauma.

Trauma-informed Therapy

We'll follow a pace that is comfortable for you and establish coping skills along the way.

I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:

Person-centered Approach

Strength-based Approach

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Integrative

Mindfulness

Attachment Focused Therapy

Anti-oppressive Therapy

Focused populations and cultural backgrounds

These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine: