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Mary Smyth

M.Sc., CCC

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Practice Information

I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and I trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist which enables me to work with clients drawing from  many modalities according to the individual client and what he/she  wants to work on.

When a client makes the decision to come to therapy, they are often overwhelmed by their problems and apprehensive about what therapy will entail.

I create a safe and caring environment in which the therapeutic relationship is built.  By working together on such issues as self-esteem or anxiety, the client feels heard and not so alone. They can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel and begin to feel that they are taking their power and therefore their life back.

I believe that many of today's problems such as depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues have their roots in our history with our family of origin and the coping skills we learned then but which no longer serve us. It is my belief that all individuals have the potential to change negative patterns by becoming aware of old conditioning and that my role as your therapist is to create a safe space in which your strengths and resources are highlighted and honoured.

For the very depressed client I find the use of cognitive behavioural therapy extremely helpful at a time when everything seems negative and where the person is unable to talk about how they truly feel.

I am also trained in psychosynthesis, the essential aim of which is to help people discover their true spiritual nature and to effectively utilize this discovery in everyday life. It is designed to help you move away from what you don't want in your life and towards what you do want. Life changes can create life transformation.

I work mainly with individuals and couples and my main focus is on anxiety, depression, relationship, work issues and grief counselling and abuse. I am registered as a service provider with Crime Victims Assistance Program. I work from the belief that it is you the client who has the ability to transform your life and with the intuitive skills of your therapist that you can reach your true potential.

I see clients in my office in Surrey Mondays,  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  

Client Fee (Individuals)

$160

Client Fee (Couples/Families)

$180

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Latest Blog Post by Mary Smyth

Major shifts in consciousness often result from negative happenings!

The terrorist attacks on Paris left the world reeling in shock! As human beings, when we witness such acts of aggression our first reaction is to want to retaliate. However, when aggression spawns counter aggression in spiraling patterns of negative energy it affects the whole world and everyone in it. People who are already dealing with anxiety can feel the world is a hopeless place. The aim of such acts of terror is clearly to make us all fearful. It is important to remember that these negative forces are in the minority and can only succeed if we allow them to influence how we view the…
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Areas of Practice

Abuse - Emotional, Physical, Sexual
Anxiety and/or Panic
Death and Dying
Depression
Divorce and/or Separation
Family Issues
Family Violence
Grief and Loss - General
Marriage and/or Relationship Issues
Personal Growth
Postpartum Depression
Self-Esteem Issues
Trauma

Approaches Used

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Developmental
EMDR
Family Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Jungian Psychotherapy
Marriage & Couples Counselling