SOULFUL THERAPY
Therapeutic Approaches
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how the bonds formed early in life impact emotional health and relationships in later life. It is commonly used for individuals and couples experiencing challenges with their interpersonal relationships, those who have experienced trauma, or those struggling with emotional disorders. This approach is also beneficial for parents or guardians wanting to strengthen or improve their relationships with their children.
By revisiting past experiences, you can gain a better understanding of your behaviour patterns and subconscious attachment styles. You can then work towards redeveloping healthier patterns using techniques such as cognitive reframing, emotion-focused strategies, and mindfulness.
If you’re ready to form better or healthier interpersonal relationships, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, reduce anxiety, and increase your capacity to manage emotions, Attachment-Based Therapy may be for you. Click below to book an appointment or free consultation!
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that is focused on helping individuals identify and manage the underlying causes of their mental and emotional struggles. CBT is a highly effective treatment method used to reduce symptoms associated with a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, eating disorders, and substance abuse. By examining the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, CBT can help individuals gain insight into how their thoughts create their feelings and behaviours, thereby empowering them to make lasting changes in their lives.
Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a type of psychotherapy where the focus is on developing self-compassion and positive emotions. CFT brings together numerous techniques including mindfulness, behavioural and cognitive therapy. The purpose is to reduce self-criticism and negative emotions and increase feelings of warmth, love, and kindness towards yourself and others. CFT can be used for various mental health concerns.
Compassionate Inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry is a gentle and profound approach that helps you uncover the hidden beliefs, emotions, and memories shaping your current experiences. This therapy delves into the subconscious mind, allowing you to explore the roots of your emotional pain and behavioral patterns with kindness and curiosity. By bringing these hidden aspects to light, you can achieve a deeper understanding of yourself and foster a sense of inner peace.
If you’re ready to transform your relationship with yourself, gain insights into your unconscious mind, and develop a more compassionate perspective on your life, Compassionate Inquiry may be the right path for you. Click below to book an appointment or free consultation!
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to counselling, focused on helping couple’s and individuals recognize and process their emotions. By exploring underlying patterns of emotion, clients gain insight into their behaviour and the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. EFT is especially beneficial for those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Through this therapy, clients can learn to express and manage their emotions in a healthy way, resulting in improved mental health and overall well-being.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is based on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple sub-personalities or “parts”. Each of these parts has its own viewpoints, emotions, and characteristics.
In IFS Therapy, the therapist will help the client to deepen their relationship with each part of themselves, as a way gain insight into the patterns and beliefs causing distress.
IFS is used for a variety of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal relationships.
Interpersonal Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is used to improve relationships and social functioning. It uncovers how our social interactions impact our mental health. Interpersonal Therapy is used for individuals going through life transitions or experiencing other concerns such as depression, grief, anxiety, or interpersonal difficulties.
With IPT, a therapist guides the client through their current relationships and social roles to uncover any subconscious problematic interpersonal patterns contributing to distress. The focus is on improving communication skills, learning to express emotions in a positive and effective way, and addressing issues within current relationships.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy integrates mindfulness practices into the therapeutic process, helping you cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance. This approach is effective for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and for enhancing emotional regulation and overall well-being. By focusing on the here and now, you can develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings without judgment, allowing for greater clarity and emotional balance.
Through techniques such as mindful breathing, meditation, and body awareness, you can learn to respond to life’s challenges with greater resilience and compassion. If you’re ready to embrace a more mindful and balanced way of living, Mindfulness-Based Therapy may be the perfect fit for you. Click below to book an appointment or free consultation!
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Have you recently had a psychedelic experience that you would like to process and integrate?
Psychedelic Integration Therapy is designed to help individuals process insights and emotions from psychedelic experiences into their daily lives. By offering a supportive space, therapists can assist you in exploring the meanings and implications of your psychedelic journey. Integration therapy can enhance personal development, resolve inner conflicts, and improve your emotional and psychological wellbeing. Embrace the transformative potential of your experiences and integrate them constructively into your life with the guidance of a skilled therapist.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-centered approach used to treat symptoms resulting from trauma. During a session, the therapist guides an individual by helping them focus on the physical sensations, impulses, and movements that come up in connection to certain emotions or memories. Then, they will work toward rewiring instinctual reactions to triggers and developing better emotional regulation.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy is a holistic therapeutic approach that focuses on the mind-body connection. It involves both psychotherapy and physical therapy. This may include breathing techniques, dancing, or other types of movement.
It is commonly used for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and when individuals feel disconnected from their bodies. Somatic Therapy can lead to a reduction in tension and physical discomfort, an increased connection to the body, an improved ability to handle stress, and an overall more balanced emotional state.
Soul Therapy
Do you feel disconnected from your authentic self or seeking deeper spiritual fulfillment?
Soul Therapy is an intuitive approach that aims to reconnect individuals with the essence of their being—often referred to as the soul. This therapeutic practice is designed to foster a profound sense of connection to oneself and the universe.
Through various techniques such as somatic therapy, guided visualization, Compassionate Inquiry and energy psychology, Soul Therapy helps to uncover and heal deeper wounds, and enhance personal growth, bringing you into your higher purpose in this life. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to overcome existential crises, spiritual awakenings, or those simply wishing to live a more authentic life. Let Soul Therapy guide you towards a more enlightened and spiritually connected existence.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy provides a holistic approach to healing, integrating the mind, body and spirit. It has been used to help reduce stress, enhance mood, contribute to improved sleep, and improve overall self-awareness. When working with a certified yoga therapist, your session will be tailored to your needs, goals, and preferences. This may include working through different physician postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), meditations, and other practices.
Meet Our Team
Meet the therapists at Soulful Therapy. Virtual appointments available across Ontario.
Breanne Benson
Registered psychotherapist (Qualifying)
PhD Doctoral Student, Transpersonal Psychology
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Laura Farberman
MSW, RSW
Clinic Founder, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
- Adults
- Virtual Sessions Available
- Daytime
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
- And More!
Isabel Moriche
MSW
Registered Social Worker
- Complex Trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Cognitive Change
- Grief
- Migration Stress
- Housing Insecurity
- Aging
- Crisis
- English / Spanish Speaking
Shane Pokroy
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
- Adults
- Virtual and Phone Sessions Available
- Daytime, Evenings, and Weekends
- Relationships
- Emotional Regulation
- Mindfulness
- And More!
Mariya Garnet
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Adults
- Virtual Sessions Available
- Trauma
- Daytime, Evenings & Weekends
- Developmental/pre-verbal trauma
- Emotional Neglect
- Emotional disconnect
- And More!