Bianca Maschi

Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

For me, therapy is rooted in authenticity and connection.

My goal in therapy is to create a safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard and known - what a beautiful thing that is! As a therapist, I will support you in building capacity, self-compassion and nurturing self-trust (and when you feel unable to hold these things, I will gladly hold them for you).

While I cherish the privilege of being your therapist, I am also a proud mom, a burger enthusiast, a pursuer of belly laughs, a poetry adorer, an amateur gardener, and a lover of the seemingly boring joys in life.

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My Philosophy

To me, therapy is a place of connection, reflection and growth. In therapy, we can learn to slow down, mindfully attend to ourselves, gain perspective and move towards valued action.

You are the expert on you. We are climbing up our own mountains but perhaps I am shining a light on those steep hills or deep valleys that are out of your field of vision or awareness.

I believe that our emotions are feedback - they hold valuable information.

I believe that all emotions are valid.

I believe in honouring all parts of ourselves.

I believe in savouring the glimmers of ordinary life.

I believe that those unhelpful tendencies and behaviours are actually coping strategies that at one time were adaptive and kept you safe.

I believe in radical acceptance.

I believe in being enough even when we make mistakes, when we take steps backwards and when we feel depleted.

I believe in self-forgiveness.

I believe in the celebration of healing.

Qualifications

Honours B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies from the University of Ottawa
Behavioural Science Technology Diploma from St. Lawrence College.
Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
I am an EMDR Trained Therapist.

Modalities

Compassion Focused Therapy
Attachment Theory
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing