Dalene Rathnum

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us” – David Richo. This is one of my favoured quotes because it is a reminder that pain and suffering are real but so is the potential for healing and self-discovery. Emotional pain can be intense and can have a detrimental impact on your mental wellbeing, physical well-being, relationships and many other areas of your life. It most profoundly impacts your relationship with yourself.

I have a deep respect for one’s history and context as well as the courage shown in seeking therapy to both accept and overcome these . I believe in creating a supportive, accepting, safe space to promote collaboration and to increase awareness and skills in order to achieve a life worth living. I adopt a flexible working model based on the needs of the client. I look forward to being part of your journey of increased awareness, healing and development.

Credentials

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Trauma and PTSD Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Bereavement
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Mental Health
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Thinking Disorders

Client Focus

  • Teen
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Groups

Treatment Preferences

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)