Authentic
Therapy
Jody Simpson is the passionate founder of Self Love Counselling LTD. Her work emphasizes the vital concepts of connection, honesty, and personal growth, aiming to support individuals in their journey toward self-discovery and emotional well-being. Do you want to feel heard, validated, and accepted in therapy? Do you need your therapist to be direct with you? You landed on the right page. While Jody will always take a straightforward, trauma-informed approach, she also loves to utilize humour in her sessions- it doesn’t have to be so serious all the time! She has a natural talent for seeing people’s potential and loves to help them problem-solve and create a path toward the life they want to live.
Canadian Certified Counsellor
“If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down”
Therapy
Services
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In-person sessions are offered in South Edmonton, Alberta.
Jody can provide virtual or online therapy across Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
For more information on the difference between the two options, check out the services page!
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Individual therapy may also be called talk therapy, or psychotherapy. There are many different approaches that can be used during one on one counselling with a mental health professional who will support you. Individual sessions are usually 50 minutes in length.
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The initial couples session is typically 90 minutes in duration. This gives each partner an equal chance to speak their feelings and mind, while also giving room to create a collaborative plan together. Ongoing sessions are usually 50 minutes in duration unless otherwise requested.
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Similar to couples therapy, the first session of family counselling is usually 90 minutes. There is a lot of ground to cover in the initial session for one person, so you can imagine how beneficial the extra time would be when multiple family members are present. Additional sessions are 50 minutes in length unless requested otherwise.
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Connection
Build a meaningful connection with your therapist. Feeling validated, heard, and respected will improve the therapeutic relationship.
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Honesty
Being honest with yourself is not always easy, so it can be hard to share with your therapist too. When trust and comfort exist, honesty can surface.
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Growth
Once we are honest with ourselves, we make room for learning and growth. Growth may look like breaking old patterns, creating new habits, and establishing a plan to meet goals.
