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PERSONAL  INTENSIVE
THERAPY

Personal Intensives are designed for individuals who are highly motivated and seeking a supportive space with customized treatment and limited distractions to process traumas, triggers, and blocks in the most rapid and efficient way. Research supports that Intensive Therapy often has better therapeutic outcomes than standard sessions.

DIVE DEEPER, RECOVER FASTER.

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At STIR Psychology, Personal Intensive Therapy offers private, individual appointments with Canadian Certified Counsellor, Paula Gurnett. This grants the time needed for the in-depth work of uncovering limiting patterns, addressing specific traumas and negative beliefs towards self, and connecting with your true identity and goals for lasting improvements. 

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After the Personal Intensive is completed, standard session bookings are available as needed for ongoing support, accountability, and treatment planning. 

BRAINSPOTTING THERAPY

Brainspotting is an interestingly named modality, and an incredible therapeutic tool for treating a variety of issues. If you are new to therapy and are looking for a way to change behaviour patterns, Brainspotting can help resolve the emotional and physical pain that keeps you stuck in those patterns.

 

If you have been in therapy before but feel that your work could go deeper, Brainspotting can take therapy to another level of healing. Clients report finding the cause of their conflicts and turning them into growth opportunities. 

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Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.

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  • Physical and emotional trauma ​

  • Addictions 

  • Anger 

  • Anxiety

  • Betrayal trauma 

  • Chronic pain conditions 

  • Cravings

  • Creativity enhancement 

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders

  • Grief/loss 

  • Lack of confidence 

  • Lack of focus

WHY BRAINSPOTTING?

  • Life transitions 

  • Performance enhancement

  • Poor sleep 

  • PTSD

  • Recovery from injury and accident

  • Relationship issues 

  • Shame

  • Stress

  • Substance use

  • Trauma

  • Triggers

  • Work issues, and much more.​​

IS A PERSONAL INTENSIVE FOR YOU?

YOU'RE IN CRISIS MODE

You have specific issues you need to address that may be affecting your day-to-day.

TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE

You no longer want to be held back by past trauma(s).

YOU'RE SEEKING RECOVERY

You're seeking recovery and reconciliation through couples therapy.

YOU'RE FEELING STUCK

You seem to cycle through the same problem without making any progress.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

You're seeking to enhance your communication and conflict management skills.

YOU HAVE TRAVEL BARRIERS

You live far away and would prefer therapy in a condensed period of time, rather than travelling weekly.

WORK OBLIGATIONS

You require special scheduling needs for work or life obligations.

UNCOVER PATTERNS

You want to be intentional about uncovering self-limiting beliefs.

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TESTIMONIALS

I was such a mess mentally when I contacted Paula. My family was very worried about me and my anti-depressants were increased a lot. I had talked to a couple other counsellors, but I feel Paula has helped me turn my life around. The Brainspotting was an amazing experience and so helpful. I feel even though I still have a lot going on in my life, I am once again a functioning and productive person who can handle things with a much more positive outlook. I recommend Paula to everyone I know that is struggling mentally. She is one amazing lady and I am so thankful for her.

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TESTIMONIALS

Paula is an extremely gifted therapist who uses some of the most effective therapeutic approaches but has the ability to analyze each situation and customize her approach to each client. Her insights and observations were extremely valuable to me. I have met with many therapists on my recovery journey but it wasn’t until I worked with Paula that I really made progress on moving forward with a renewed approach and attitude. I am forever grateful to her for her wisdom, guidance and support.

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TESTIMONIALS

Paula is an amazingly caring, highly intuitive, and so very gifted in her field of practice!  I have so much gratitude for her help and support during one of the most difficult times in my life!  I would be lost without her!

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TESTIMONIALS

I am very happy with my therapy experience at STIR Psychology. Each session has been incredibly impactful, allowing me to make meaningful progress in my personal healing and growth journey. Paula has been wonderful to work with, her guidance is helping me understand myself better. I am genuinely pleased with the therapy and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal development (Brainspotting).

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TESTIMONIALS

Paula has been an incredible support in my journey with brainspotting therapy. She truly makes me feel heard and understood. Her feedback is always insightful and constructive, and she consistently follows up with helpful resources and links to further aid my progress. Paula's friendly and kind demeanor makes every session something I genuinely look forward to. Thanks to her guidance, I feel empowered and am living my best life.

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TESTIMONIALS

I have been in and out of various types of therapy since I was 15 years old. Now at 31, I have been working with Paula for a year, and I have experienced significant improvement in my quality of life. The progress I’ve made with her guidance has exceeded all my expectations. Brainspotting therapy, in particular, has been more effective for me than any other therapy I have tried over the years. I am truly grateful for her dedication and passion for her patients.

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TESTIMONIALS

I originally chose Paula as a couple counsellor. Unfortunately my partner was not interested in working on our issues. I continued to see Paula on an individual basis and I'm so glad I did. She has really helped me through some very difficult times. Paula is very friendly, kind, non judgemental and allows things to progress in a way that feels very comfortable and natural. She is very knowledgeable and has Introduced me to different techniques and resources that have really helped. I am now better able to identify and focus my energy into the areas of my life where I can create change and growth. I would (and have) recommend Paula to anyone who is struggling.

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TESTIMONIALS

Paula makes me feel heard and comfortable. I always look forward to our sessions because I leave feeling confident, calm & at peace. Paula is seriously the best, I have nothing but good things to say and I recommend her to everyone.

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TESTIMONIALS

I've had amazing experiences that have helped me in my healing journey during my counselling sessions. Paula has provided me with thoughtful guidance and is always engaged to help me and goes above and beyond providing me with additional resources and reading information. I am very thankful for all Paula has helped me with and continues to provide me with exceptional support.

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TESTIMONIALS

Brainspotting and therapy with STIR has been pivotal in my life. It has helped me see through obstacles and findacceptance of issues I’ve been dealing with for a long time.

There are limitations to Personal Intensives and they're considered unadvisable in the following situations:

  1. Active alcohol and/or drug addiction that would prevent one from attending sober.

  2. Currently has an unmanaged major mental health challenge (schizophrenia, recurrent psychotic depression, or bipolar/manic-depressive illness.) This does not include past, successfully treated psychotic episodes (e.g. post-partum depression with psychosis).

  3. Currently suicidal and/or homicidal.

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Paula Gurnett is a Certified Brainspotting Professional and Consultant and has completed Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 5, Masterclass, Brainspotting and Addictions, Imagespotting/Harmonic Brain Healing, Parts, Changing Lives-One Badge at a Time (for law enforcement and first responders), and Brainspotting Consultant.  She provides a safe and supportive space that is non-judgemental. She believes you are the expert of your own life and holds it as a great honour to walk alongside those she works with.  

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Personal Intensive Therapy may move you more quickly and intensely into the areas of difficulty. Therefore, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and helplessness. Your therapy may also involve recalling unpleasant aspects of your history.​

INVESTMENT

8 Hour Intensive

  • in-person or online

  • 2 x half days of therapy 

  • a one-hour follow-up session

  • 50% deposit is due upon scheduling and the remainder is due 2 weeks prior to the booking

  • a 1.5-hour intake session (in-person or online) is required prior to Intensives (not included in package)

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 $2240

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  • in-person or online

  • 3 x half days of therapy

  • a one-hour follow-up session

  • 50% deposit is due upon scheduling and the remainder is due 2 weeks prior to the booking

  • a 1.5-hour intake session (in-person or online) is required prior to Intensives (not included in package)

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 $3360

12 Hour Intensive

*Cancellations can be made up to 30 days before your scheduled appointment with a $300 cancellation fee. 50% is non-refundable within 30 days; the full amount is non-refundable within 14 days. Your session can be rescheduled one time. However, the new date must be within three months of your original date. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

CONTACT US TO BOOK AN INTENSIVE

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Tell us a little bit about yourself and what type of Therapy Intensive you're looking for (couples/personal) or to inquire about consultation for therapists. We'll get back to you to discuss options.

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