Services

Services Informed by Extensive Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

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  • To ensure the most effective support, Lana integrate several therapeutic modalities to create customized treatment plans that directly address each client's specific needs. Her client-centered approach is deeply informed by trauma-sensitive principles and draws upon a diverse range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and other evidence-based modalities.

    • Consultation: Expert guidance and support for individuals, professionals, and organizations.

    • Supervision: Clinical supervision for therapists and mental health professionals.

    • Research: Contribution to the field through ongoing research initiatives.

    • Community Support Services: Engagement and collaboration to strengthen community well-being.

  • Empowering Your Academic Success:

    • Academic Guidance and Feedback: Receive personalized feedback and support across your academic endeavors.

    • Research Skill Development: Cultivate your research abilities and explore your scholarly interests.

    • Funding and Scholarship Support: Get assistance in identifying and applying for relevant financial opportunities.

    • Navigating Academic Culture: Understand and effectively navigate the norms and expectations of academic environments.

    • Networking and Reputation Building: Develop strategies to build your professional network and enhance your academic standing.

    • Conference and Presentation Preparation: Prepare confidently for academic presentations and conferences.

    • Academic Writing Support: Receive guidance and feedback on your academic papers.

    • Career and Professional Development: Plan your future career path and develop essential professional skills.

  • Empowering Your Career Journey:

    • Self-Discovery for Career Direction: Tailored support to identify your strengths, interests, and values and how they align with potential career paths.

    • Career Guidance and Goal Setting: Expert guidance in exploring career options and setting achievable professional goals.

    • Effective Job Search Strategies: Practical support and resources for a successful job search.

    • Comprehensive Career Exploration: In-depth exploration of various career fields and opportunities.

    • Navigating Career Transitions: Supportive guidance through career changes and transitions.

    • Personal Development for Career Growth: Fostering personal growth to enhance career satisfaction and advancement.

  • Empowering Your Academic and Communication Skills:

    • Academic Support: Tailored assistance to help students excel in their studies.

    • Writing Skills Development: Focused tutoring to enhance clarity, grammar, and structure in academic and professional writing.

    • Pronunciation Coaching: Personalized guidance to improve pronunciation for more effective spoken communication.

    • Conversational Skills Enhancement: Practice and strategies to build confidence and fluency in academic and social conversations.

    • TESL Accredited Expertise: Instruction provided by a qualified tutor accredited in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).

Lana possesses a wealth of experience in supporting clients facing grief, trauma, and a range of mental health challenges and life-altering circumstances. Her expertise extends to working with individuals living with neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, providing crucial support to both clients and their families. Additionally, Lana has dedicated experience in offering compassionate care to individuals nearing the end of life and their families.

TRAUMA INFORMED

Lana cultivates a therapeutic environment built upon the cornerstones of safety and trust, which allows for a "bigger picture" understanding of client experiences that fosters empowerment and healing. By considering the broader context of life, the aim is to empower each client to tap into their inner resources and move towards meaningful and sustainable healing. The focus is on creating a secure space where clients feel safe to explore, build trust in the process, and ultimately experience profound growth and healing.

MINDFULNESS

Developing presence and a deeper awareness of the present moment, coupled with acceptance of current circumstances, forms a key aspect of therapeutic work. Lana guides clients in learning constructive ways to address their needs and desires, fostering improved emotional regulation and a renewed sense of personal control. This focus on self-awareness and adaptive coping empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and self-efficacy.

PERSON CENTRED

Lana believes that a fundamental respect for and a genuine understanding of individual needs, preferences, and goals are paramount. Recognizing that everyone is unique, her practice is dedicated to providing personalized support that honours the specific circumstances and aspirations of each client. She strives to create a therapeutic partnership where client’s distinct experiences and desires are not only respected but form the cornerstone of working together, fostering an environment where individuality is truly valued.

STRENGTHS BASED

Lana’s approach focuses on identifying the distinct skills and inner resources that contribute to each person's potential for growth and transformation. We help individuals become aware of these strengths and understand how to leverage them for meaningful change in their lives.

MIND & BODY

Psychoeducation forms a cornerstone of Lana’s therapeutic approach, offering clients a clear understanding of how their mind and body can learn to work in harmony to achieve personally significant goals. By exploring the mechanisms of this mind-body connection, individuals can develop practical strategies to foster this cooperation and intentionally move towards outcomes that truly matter to them.

EMPOWERMENT

Empowering you to reclaim a profound sense of freedom and control over your life. Therapy can facilitate a journey where decisions are rooted in your authentic desires and genuine choices, rather than external pressures or past limitations. This process fosters greater autonomy and allows you to navigate your life with increased confidence and self-direction.

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