Therapy

Made in Thought is not about “fixing” what seems “broken,” but about healing what is wounded and nurturing what is already whole.

Therapy is more than just a scheduled appointment that ‘should’ be attended to get things ‘fixed’ or to gain more knowledge. Gaining more knowledge does not automatically translate to gaining more peace.

Therapy is more than the length of time spent searching for an absolution. It’s about giving yourself permission to activate well-being, which in turn defines how you spend this time. Time without permission and healthy action may not heal your wounds and may allow things to fester, giving way to frustration and burnout.

Therapy is an acknowledgement, a declaration that the ‘what was’ can no longer be ‘what is.’

It is an irreversible insight, a deep-rooted validation, an empowerment for a healthier way of being, for a way to activate balance and to no longer be shackled to conditionings, autopilots, and scripts that no longer work, or maybe never worked; conditionings that tend to be conditional, such as “if this goes well, then I’m worth it.”

Therapy is your voice, your permission, your time, your space, and your right to intentionally check-in with yourself in a genuine way. Honest change, not repetition, flows from concrete insight.

Telepsychology Services

Allowing clients to access psychological support remotely through video call or telephone.

I recognize that many individuals face barriers to attending in-person appointments due to factors such as work, family commitments, physical health, or location. With telepsychology, clients of Made in Thought Counselling Services can receive quality mental health support from anywhere in Alberta, Canada, providing the flexibility they need to prioritize their well-being. Empowering individuals to access the resources and care they need is at the core of Made in Thought’s mission.

free 15-minute telephone connection meeting

Seeking counselling can be nerve-wracking for some individuals, and it’s only natural to have questions, concerns, hopes, and expectations about the process. As such, I’m pleased to extend an invitation for a free connection meeting, allowing you to check out my voice, vibe, and fit. Your questions, concerns, and hopes are valid and important, and I’m committed to providing a supportive space from the very beginning. I will contact you at the phone number you provide.

Telepsychology Intake Session

60-minute session

This session begins to lay the foundation for building and shaping your mental health goal(s). We will discuss and review the necessary forms that are emailed to you once you schedule the Intake Session. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask any questions, address any hesitations, and share any hopes you may have about working with Made in Thought Services. I also encourage you to explore these topics throughout our time together.

If you prefer to schedule an Intake Session instead of the Free 15-Minute Telephone Connection Meeting, please note that you’re welcome to do so.

Telepsychology Follow-up Sessions

60-minute session

Our collaborative sessions are aimed to unpack, sharpen, and track your mental health goal(s) and insight(s). By integrating the mind and your overall sense of being, we can work towards greater mental and emotional wellness. These sessions are available once you have attended the Telepsychology Intake Session.

Telepsychology Check-In or Preventative Care Sessions

30-minute session

These sessions are specifically designed to recharge and reconnect your mind, with an emphasis on checking in rather than checking out into unhealthy distractions. By doing so, we can work towards maintaining healthy changes and preventing harmful patterns, such as burnout. While distractions might offer temporary relief, they often do not support personal growth.

Much like how individuals undergo regular medical check-ups for physical health, these sessions serve a similar purpose for mental well-being. By proactively addressing your mental health, you consistently make deposits into your health bank, influencing the resources available to buffer against emotional withdrawals and debt when challenges arise. Moreover, the pre-established connection between us allows for any arising issue to be promptly and efficiently addressed, allowing you to focus on what’s important – your quality of life.

These sessions are available once you have attended the Telepsychology Intake Session.

What is Tudor's role?

That of a psychologist, of a navigator, and of a witness that can offer space and support while we collaboratively piece together the ‘humpty dumpty’ fragments of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours into an integrative whole to infuse balance. Piecing them together not where they once were, but where they need to be given the call of the moment.

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

– Maya Angelou

The Made in thought

Approach

Training and experience in the application of quality, evidence-based interventions & mental health services.

My engagement in a diverse array of personal, academic, and professional activities has equipped me with a multifaceted approach to mental health and therapy. One specific area of interests for me is , a field pioneered by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. Interpersonal Neurobiology aims to integrate various scientific disciplines, including neuroscience, biology, sociology, psychiatry, cognitive science, and others, in order to explore the common principles that can unravel, disentangle, and enhance our understanding of the intricacies of human experience.

While therapy is grounded in evidence-based interventions, the application of these interventions is also dependent on the needs of each client. As such, therapy is also a creative act that requires flexibility and adaptability. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including:

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

An evidence-based intervention that focuses on the connectedness of our thoughts, emotions, body sensations and behaviour, and how distorted thinking patterns can impact this interconnectedness.

Mindfulness-Based therapy

Mindfulness is more than a skill; it is an intentional act of awareness. Research on mindfulness has identified an assortment of benefits, such as a decrease in rumination, an increase in focus, stress reduction, and improvements to working memory and cognitive flexibility.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

An evidence-based intervention that is short-term, goal-oriented, and embraces positive psychology principles and practices to help clients refocus from a problem-oriented mindset to a solution-oriented mindset.

Emotion-Focused Therapy

An evidence-based intervention that focuses on the development of emotional intelligence, which echoes the way we express, regulate, make sense of, and transform emotions.

Overall, my diverse experience and training has given me a broad and refined understanding of therapy, allowing me to tailor my approaches to client needs.

Do you give yourself permission to activate healthy change?