Paris Vassel

Are you facing a challenge, or do you find the need or wish to create positive change in your life, your relationships, your work, or yourself?

Are you facing an unplanned situation or transition and wish to come to terms with it, or are you planning a change and need some help to work your way through it, to live a better life? Do you wish to discover who you are or understand yourself better and take steps to be happier and more fulfilled?

My name is Paris, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and experienced professional with a wealth of life and work experience as a lawyer, teacher, school administrator, and a certified fitness and yoga instructor. I understand change and growth, both planned and unplanned, and can help you face those difficult times in life where you may feel unhappy, overwhelmed, anxious, out of control, victimized, hurt, or just stuck.

I can help you navigate through life issues and foster more positive relationships; create a more positive pathway; and develop a more positive perspective about yourself, your life, and the world around you. We can work together to come to terms with your past, with a view to creating and developing unique skills and strategies that will foster greater success for your future.

If you are specifically looking to achieve a healthier and happier personal life, create more positive and healthier relationships with your partner or spouse, family, coworkers or others; move your career forward or change careers; navigate separation or divorce; face your empty nest or retirement; discover and achieve your full potential; or overcome a significant personal or career loss, then I will walk beside you to help you in your unique journey. I am here to help you to identify your needs and wishes, achieve personal acceptance, develop more confidence, advocate for yourself, and embrace growth and change to find greater happiness, peacefulness, and feelings of control, which reflect your personal values and vision. I will walk beside you, seeking to create a safe and supportive environment; as a compassionate, caring therapist who seeks to listen, understand, and help you action and achieve your goals.

I practice from an integrative perspective, using techniques to help you cope with your immediate situation and also to address your long-term needs, which may stem from your past experiences. Therapies that inform my practice include Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EFFT, Gottman and Developmental Couple Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational Life Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.

Types of Therapy

Attachment-Based, Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Gottman Method, Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused