Counselling for Creative
Solutions: A Wellness Approach
Encouraging
Strengths
"Clients are the main characters, the heroes and heroines
of therapy. We are merely the supporting cast, at times only
extras who bear witness to an unfolding story. Therapists
are just resources clients use in their self-change efforts."
Recreating Hope
Our names are Susan Barron
and Renee Climans. We are accomplished Social Workers
(Masters of Social Work and Registered Social Workers) with
extensive backgrounds in counselling/coaching with individuals,
couples, families and groups.
A Collaborative Approach to Therapy
Our collaborative approach is guided by our clients. We begin
by engaging clients (individuals, couples, and families) and
inviting them to tell their stories.
We ask clients what they need and impart information to enable
people to make informed choices. We work on attainable goals
that are important to the person, encouraging them to take
small steps. We enable persons to create ideas in their self
change efforts and develop a plan toward the changes they
are seeking.
It is very powerful to witness people as they move in their
preferred direction and shift their views of themselves and
their situations. We provide focused consultations and help
people give voice to what living with their situation/condition
means to them.
We are passionate about our work. Compassion, caring, openness,
honesty and respect are very important in our conversations
with our clients. That is simply why we invite people to engage
in a helpful conversation.
Building Relationships Together
We believe that the relationship that is built with us will
be one of the most important factors leading to change and
successful outcomes. This emphasis on the interactive nature
of relationships is what makes us unique as therapists. Through
our relationship we create the opportunity for change and
difference. Together we learn ways to help you achieve greater
clarity regarding the purpose and meaning of your life leading
to an enhanced sense of self as well as growth in all aspects
of your personal and professional life.
