Dr. Suzie Kisimba

Dr. Suzie Specializes in Psychotherapy, Counselling & Assessment Services

Full or partial coverage by most insurance plans

No Waiting Lists

Individual Counselling

Individual counselling is a collaborative process in which I develop a unique, confidential helping relationship with an individual. In this relationship, I act as a facilitator to help the individual to understand more accurately him/herself and the world around him/her. The two of us explore his/her feelings , and thinking patterns , behaviours, relationships with others, choices and decisions, as well as his/her current situation. I help the person to be able to talk privately in a safe environment about personal concerns, identify and express his/her feelings about past experiences, explore ways to manage stress, anxiety, sadness or frustration, and learn ways to help him/herself feel better now and in the future.

Individual, short-term counselling can assist you in clarifying your concerns, assessing the effectiveness of previous attempted solutions, and generating new coping strategies.

Couples Counselling

Couples counselling is needed when the lines of communication in a marriage or partnership have broken down, making it impossible to relate to one another in a mutually beneficial way. Also couples seek counselling for some common reasons such as trust issues, major life transitions, money problems, blended families, coping with each other’s extended family, lack of intimacy and personality differences. Confronting your issues as a couple with the help of the counsellor can be an opportunity for personal growth. I offer a chance for both parties to explore issues in a safe and neutral environment while focusing on solution focused approaches and problem solving techniques.

Child and Family Counselling

Although people often think of counselling as being something that is done one –on-one between a counsellor and child, it can also often be helpful for resolving conflicts within a family and for the counsellor to see the family dynamic, how family members react and relate to each other. I help family see the problem in a different perspective, improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families, and maximize the family well-being and academic achievement of the child. Counselling approaches are designed to address issues of trauma, attachment; daily functioning, domestic violence and issues that family feels are harmful to their well-being.

Professional and Confidential Services are Available in the following areas:

Depression and Anxiety
Trauma issues
Crisis and stress management
Separation and divorce issues
Grief and loss
Parenting and school problems
Relationship issues
Child and teenage issues
Anger management
Conflict resolution
Self esteem and assertiveness
Behavioural issues

Counselling and therapy services are provided for:

Individuals

Effective coping strategies
Understanding and problem solving
Holistic wellness approach

Couples

Communication
Problem solving
Emphasis on mutual respect
Dealing with past experiences
Pre-marital counselling

Child and Family

Parenting skills
Systemic approach
Behavioural and academic difficulties