Transforming Emotions

Norette René-Gougeon

MSW, RSW (she/her)

Registered Social Worker

Life can be hard, especially when transitioning through different life stages or when trying to improve our relationships with ourselves and our loved ones.

If you ever feel like you get stuck in ways of thinking, behaving, or feeling that intensify distress and create barriers to healing, I am here to help. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem and life-stage transitions. I will support you in exploring and unpacking the cause of your struggles to help you develop a more comfortable way of moving through the world.

Beyond working with individuals, I’m passionate about supporting couples in deepening their relationships and overcoming hardship, and parents in understanding their own and their children’s behaviours and emotional needs. I am here to support you in building stronger family connections, improving your confidence as a partner and/or parent, and in reducing stress in your family life.

My approach is strengths-based, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, collaborative, client-centered, and trauma-informed. My practice is informed by Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Self Compassion and Mindfulness. I also work with couples and families to help understand, interrupt and heal recurring unhealthy relationship patterns so everyone involved can develop healthier connections.

I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation to learn more about the ways in which I can help you move forward.