Connie Shaw

I believe our quality of life is directly linked to the quality of our relationships.  Loving is innate.  When we infuse it with emotional literacy and vulnerable communication it becomes a conscious way of life that can transform how we move through the world.

Our most cherished relationships can often feel the most challenging.  Most of us don’t take the time to truly look at how we function in relationships and evaluate whether or not it is congruent with our core values.  We can become so entrenched in our own belief systems and patterns of behaviour that we are unable to see how it impacts our loved ones.  We find ourselves in conflict we are unsure how to navigate.  Distanced from those we wish to be closest to, we recognize these behaviours are no longer serving us yet feel stuck and unable to do things differently.  Conflict and change are two things we can always count on.  Learning to move through these often difficult transitory times with grace and security creates a safe space to bring our authentic selves and experience the true intimacy we seek in relationship.

Loving with intention is an essential skill that can be developed. 

It is empowering to understand that each relationship is a unique creation of our own making.  We get to choose how we will show up.  Who am I in relationship?  What do I bring?  What do I need to feel truly seen and known in this life?  And what about my partner?  These are some of the questions we can explore in sessions to assist you in connecting to yourself or to a loved one in a supported and nurturing space.”

Connie has had training in Transpersonal Counselling, Emotion Focussed Therapy, The Developmental Model for Couples, and Integrated Attachment Theory for Primary Relationships.  She is accepting new clients for individual or couples counselling.

Areas of specialization

Emotion Focused Therapy

Integrated Attachment Theory for Primary Relationships

Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling