Caroline Veldhuis
Registered Psychotherapist
Technology has accelerated the pace of life, expanded our options to ‘connect’, and dramatically influenced how we live moment to moment. But as human beings, we have perhaps never been so disconnected – from ourselves, each other, and the environments in which we live.
Slowing down is usually the first (and sometimes very difficult!) step towards feeling better. A cornerstone of my work is providing you the spaciousness to find your voice and gain insight on your particular needs, wants, and the roots of any distress you may be experiencing. My approach is grounded in a person-centered, humanistic orientation that aims to enhance and expand your self-knowledge and self-acceptance, while illuminating, and utilizing your strengths.
Often we will find that things currently causing us problems (behaviours, thoughts, ways of being, past choices, relationships) were once rather brilliant -- and unconscious -- solutions to situations we’ve experienced in our lives. But they just don’t work for us anymore. Together we can take stock and make sense of where you’re at now, process the past to dissolve anything that’s ‘stuck’, and find more adaptive, helpful ways to move forward in your life with greater consciousness and a sense of agency.
Among particular interests within my work/practice are everyday struggles that often don’t get the attention they deserve (e.g., people who likely look to be ‘fine’ on the outside but feel like a ‘mess’ on the inside), the reciprocal relationships between work, identity, and well-being; adults identified as ‘gifted’ children; the myriad forms of loss and grief; post-traumatic growth; and a holistic, bio-psycho-social approach to mental health and well-being.
----------
Caroline’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and History, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with High Distinction (University of Toronto). She completed a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Her psychotherapy training includes certificates in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
She has pursued additional courses in positive psychology, schema therapy, Buddhist psychology, social and transcultural psychiatry (McGill University), trauma, and global and refugee mental health.
Caroline previously worked in communications and management roles for international arts, health, and humanitarian organizations. She has contributed to numerous publications including: Happy: Secrets to Happiness from the Cultures of the World and Calm: Secrets to Serenity from the Cultures of the World (Lonely Planet Publishing).
Caroline Veldhuis
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Psychotherapy and Counselling
ACCREDITATIONS
Registered with the CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Loss and Grief
Feeling Stuck/Indecisive
Loss of Identity/Meaning
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Traumatic Life Events
Work Related Issues (Conflict/Distress)
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Humanistic-Existential Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Schema Therapy
WORKS WITH
Individuals (18+)
FORMATS
In-person
Phone
Online
FEES
$165 per 50 minute session
BOOKINGS
Caroline is currently only accepting new virtual clients. Please enquire about booking with Caroline.