Toronto Registered Psychotherapist in Bloor West/Junction Triangle area of Toronto near Roncesvalles dedicated to journeying with fellow beings in their quest for a more satisfying life experience.
I have observed that the patients I care for struggle with the very things that make us human, namely difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, outlooks, attitudes and beliefs about themselves, others and the world. These often lead to inner conflicts that rob us of the peace, contentment and satisfying lives most of us desire. As a fellow human who has walked the road less travelled, I have found that most of us are looking to feel comfortable in our own skin, fulfilled in our relationships, lead purposeful, meaningful lives and able to handle challenges with resiliency, courage and effectiveness. While this can seem elusive in an increasingly complex and accelerating world, a path forward exists.
The therapeutic journey with me involves first creating a field of mutual human experience where trust, connection, curiosity and collaboration open up a generative space of possibilities. The process often involves raising your awareness, accessing your inner capacities to tolerate difficult inner experiences and developing a new relationship with them. We explore your inner world to gain insight, understanding, and acceptance (not necessarily agreement) of the sources of conflict and work to transform your relationship with these through greater psychological flexibility; in so doing space is created to traverse the often tumultuous waters of human experience, dis-empowering barriers to life satisfaction and accessing ways to creatively respond to them when they arise.
Credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Master in Pastoral Studies, Diploma in Buddhist Mindfulness and Mental Health from the University of Toronto. MSc. and BSc. from McGill University.
Robert Petrie Therapy BloorWest/Junction Triangle Area of Toronto 