Therapy
We provide psychological therapy to adults, with a special interest in working with post-traumatic stress disorder/trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, cult involvement, autism, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy
At Rose Psychology, we offer therapy to adults seeking meaningful, lasting change. We work with people from all walks of life, and we have particular experience supporting individuals navigating complex or longstanding difficulties. Whether you're experiencing ongoing distress or simply want to deepen your understanding of yourself, therapy can be a powerful step forward.
We provide both short-term and longer-term therapy and tailor the process to your goals, your history, and your preferences. Therapy can be a space to process painful experiences, explore identity, shift unhelpful patterns, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or simply curious about yourself, therapy can provide a space to better understand what’s going on and support you in doing something about it.
Rose offers all new clients a free 15-20 minute phone consultation to ensure there is a good fit between the client and the psychologist.
How We Work
As all clients are unique, we use a combination of techniques to tailor the therapeutic approach to the individual. We draw from the following evidence-based therapies:
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Obesity (CBT-OB)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT)
We also believe therapy is most effective when it feels human. We bring humour, curiosity, and warmth into the room, alongside the occasional challenge, when it’s needed. We value emotional honesty and invite all parts of you to be present in the process.
We place a strong emphasis on translating insight into action. Therapy is most helpful when it leads to real, behavioural change. That might look like boundary-setting, experimentation with new coping tools, or getting clearer on what matters to you and making choices accordingly.
What Therapy Involves
Therapy is more than just talking. It’s a collaborative process where we work together to identify patterns, explore meaning, and create new ways of relating to yourself and the world.
In our work together, we might:
Explore the roots of emotional patterns and behaviours that no longer serve you
Learn skills for managing distress, uncertainty, and strong emotions
Identify your values and develop a life that feels more aligned
Unpack identity, trauma, or attachment wounds in a safe and validating space
Practice new behaviours and relational patterns between sessions
We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and sex work positive in our values. We understand that systemic oppression, cultural background, and life experience shape how mental health is understood and expressed. Therapy here is a place where all of that is welcome.
“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, “Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.” I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”
What to Expect in Your First Session
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. The first session is about getting to know each other, and beginning to build the foundation for a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, respectful, and collaborative.
We’ll start by talking about what brought you to therapy, what you’d like support with, and any previous experiences (good or bad) you’ve had with therapy or mental health care. You don’t need to have a clear goal or narrative, just a willingness to start where you are.
Some common things we might cover include:
What you’ve been finding difficult or feeling stuck in lately
What’s going well, and what strengths you bring
Any patterns you’ve noticed in your relationships or emotions
What you’re hoping to get out of therapy
Any concerns you have about the process
If you’re feeling nervous, that’s completely normal. You don’t have to perform or have it all figured out, just show up as you are.
