Jupiter Vaughan

People with relationship issues, including with themselves.

People with challenging family members or work environments.

Teens and young adults.

People who struggle to feel that they are enough, often in their 30's or 40's.

LGBTQ+

You are feeling worried, sad, or frustrated, but you don't know what to do with those feelings or feel that you shouldn't have them at all

You find the idea of stereotypical therapy intimidating, formulaic, or unappealing

You would like to talk to a neutral professional about what is going on in your life, without expectations or judgement

You want to feel that you are speaking with a fellow human being, rather than being spoken down to by an "expert" from some lofty perch of moral or intellectual enlightenment.

That you are the best judge of what is the most relevant therapy topic to delve into first, and I will always be honest with you if I have a differing idea or hypothesis as we work towards that goal.

Surprised by the other feelings which could be hidden behind the exhausted, fearful, or angry ones which lead you to seek therapy to begin with.

That you might gradually start to have feelings of warmth and acceptance towards yourself, as you see it directed towards you in sessions.

That beliefs you had about yourself or your behaviours are much more malleable than they originally seemed.

Changes over time in the way you feel day to day, and how others around you observe you as well.

More confident, comfortable, and even proud of the person you are - and everything you have gone through to become that person.

What is bringing you to therapy, what you hope to gain from therapy.

Scheduling the initial intake session and consent form.

Any other relevant questions you may have prior to working together.

Listen with care, empathy and respect because you deserve those things.

Build a rapport of trust, respect, and good humour (when appropriate).

Never judge or criticize, but instead I offer reflection and support.

Set goals together; after filling out the intake in our first session, you will let me know your goals for therapy (in order of importance), what might be making those goals challenging for you, utilizing information from the intake as well as present-day experiences.