In your individual therapy sessions with me, Karen McKenna-Quayle, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), you’ll be gently guided on a journey of healing, self-awareness, and growth. Using an integrative approach that blends Strengths-Based, Solution-Focused, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MB-CBT), and Polyvagal-informed techniques, you’ll learn to connect with your body, calm your nervous system, and shift unhelpful thought patterns. I also weave in creative approaches including writing, art and cinema therapy, helping you explore your story through the power of self-expression and meaning-making. In a warm, supportive space, you’ll gain tools to navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions—empowering you to build resilience, confidence, and a deeper sense of inner peace.

In-person Walk-and-Talk therapy in Port Perry, and virtual sessions for clients across Canada from the comfort of your own space. 

 

Couples and Family Therapy

Collaborative Support Through Changes

In family therapy, you and your loved ones are supported in navigating life transitions such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause, perimenopause, step-parenting, divorce, or a new diagnosis of ADHD or chronic illness. Together, you’ll learn healthy ways to communicate, manage stress, and stay connected through periods of change and adjustment. This collaborative process helps your family cultivate understanding, resilience, and a deeper sense of balance and emotional well-being.

Emotion Focused, Integrative Approach

In Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), you and your partner learn to understand and transform the emotional patterns that keep you feeling disconnected. By integrating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) practices, you’ll develop the skills to express your needs with empathy, listen without defensiveness, and create a deeper sense of safety and trust. This powerful combination helps you repair emotional wounds, strengthen intimacy, and build a more loving, resilient relationship.