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At The Grove, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling that supports individuals in cultivating resilience, self-awareness, and lasting growth.

 

We recognize that healing and growth are most effective when both the body and mind are engaged in the therapeutic process. From a top-down perspective, we integrate cognitive, emotion and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients reframe thoughts, transform emotion, build awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. Simultaneously, we employ bottom-up methods such as breathwork, movement, and grounding resources to support regulation directly through the body. This integrated framework allows us to meet clients where they are, fostering a sense of safety and empowering them to reconnect with their innate capacity for resilience and self-regulation, leading to neuroplastic change.

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Our Approach

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• Emotion Focused Family Therapy:  a deep value for Emotion Theory and the family system inform our care, working towards building integrated and rich relationships that heal. ​​

• Nervous System Informed: Polyvagal Theory helps us understand how safety, connection, and regulation are rooted in the nervous system, guiding our use of both top-down and bottom-up approaches.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed:
  We view each person as having a complex inner landscape, made up of different "parts" that carry emotions, beliefs, and protective roles. By helping clients build compassionate relationships with these parts, we support healing, self-leadership, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
  Through ACT, we guide clients in embracing their thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them. By focusing on values-driven living, clients learn to take meaningful actions even in the presence of difficult emotions, creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

• Mindfulness Approaches:
  Mindfulness is at the heart of many of our practices, encouraging present-moment awareness and self-compassion. By cultivating mindfulness, clients gain tools to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and deepen their connection to themselves and others.

• Collaborative Partnership:
  We believe that therapy is most effective when it’s a partnership. Clients are the experts of their own lives, and we work alongside them, fostering a collaborative, non-judgmental space where curiosity, exploration, and growth can thrive.

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