Kathryn Pybus

My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each client's unique story. I strive to create a safe and accepting space that encourages self-awareness, self-expression, and natural processes for personal growth. Through guidance and practical tools, I help individuals overcome obstacles and implement new coping skills for more effective daily functioning. Together, we work to address unwanted behaviors by understanding the interplay of temperament, attachment, adverse life experience, familial dynamics, and maladaptive management strategies. 

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My theoretical approach is integrative, drawing from a handful of orientations. I have specialized training in enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), expressive art therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic interventions. My clinical practice areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, issues of emotional regulation, interpersonal issues, self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia.

 

I interpret dysfunctional behaviors as expressions (or symptoms) of invisible complex issues. It is not uncommon for individuals struggling with disordered eating, exercise compulsion, or body dysmorphia to have suffered past trauma or to report comorbid anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and attentional challenges. Taking a holistic approach to healing deeper issues alongside current, maladaptive behaviours can lead to long-term recovery and improved overall well-being.

 

Again and again, research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is the leading contributor to a client's success in therapy. I offer confidential, no-cost 20-minute consultations to ensure a suitable fit between myself and the client. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly to schedule a consultation.

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