Blue Iris
Counselling Services
Elizabeth Edmondson, MSW, RSW (She/Her)
Individual counselling
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Adults ages 18+
In-person, virtual, and phone sessions available
Ontario residents
About
Blue Iris
Counselling Services
Welcome!
Blue Iris Counselling Services strives to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to feel seen and heard, to explore yourself, and to make steps to live a better quality of life through counselling services provided by Elizabeth Edmondson, MSW, RSW.
Why Blue Iris? The blue iris flower symbolizes hope. Plants, like the iris flower, also reflect growth. It is hoped that through these services, you feel empowered and hopeful to grow, to heal, and to make positive changes to meet your personalized goals and to take steps to live your best life.
The colour blue is also often viewed as a calming, soothing colour, which is also what is hoped the counselling experience is for you.
About
Elizabeth Edmondson, MSW, RSW (She/Her)
Elizabeth has worked in the social work field for 13 years and brings a variety of training, knowledge, and lived experience to her practice, as well as genuineness, warmth, compassion, curiosity, and attunement. She uses a trauma-informed approach and draws from different therapeutic modalities that she has been trained in (please see the Services section below for more information). Elizabeth may use a combination of talk therapy and strategies, tools, and techniques (including mind-body approaches) tailored to meet your unique needs.
Elizabeth graduated from the University of Windsor with a Psychology with Thesis degree (2009) and with a Master of Social Work degree (2011). Elizabeth calls herself a never-ending learner and strives to continue to grow her counselling skills and knowledge by engaging in trainings, reading about therapeutic approaches or presenting issues, and engaging in other professional development activities.
In addition to being a social worker, Elizabeth is also a mother and a wife. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, swimming, reading, and enjoying the outdoors/being in nature.
What will the counselling process be like?
We will go at your own pace, and I will be happy to answer any and all of your questions that you may have along the way. We will discuss some of the concerns that bring you to counselling, and together, we will collaborate on developing personalized counselling goals/a treatment plan for you that is reflective of your unique counselling needs and preferences. There are a variety of therapeutic approaches that can be used (please feel free to see the Services section below for more information), and whether you prefer a more flexible or a more structured approach, I try to tailor the therapeutic experience to your needs and preferences. Together, we can explore what works for you.
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Individual counselling is offered to adults (ages 18+)
in-person, virtually, or by phone.
Therapy Approaches:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Assertiveness Skills Training
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)/Tapping
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Mindfulness Practice
Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Cost:
15-minute initial consultation: FREE
60-minute session: $125
90-minute session: $185​​​
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For more information about different therapy approaches used,
Areas of focus:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Self-esteem
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People Pleasing
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Stress
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Trauma & PTSD
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Relationship Difficulties
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Grief/Loss
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Codependency
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Anger
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Perinatal Mental Health Issues (Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum)
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Parenting
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ADDRESS:
Emeryville Chiropractic
1211 Essex County Rd 22
Emeryville, ON N0R 1C0
E-MAIL:
elizabeth@blueiriscounsellingservices.ca
PHONE: (226)-286-4903
Availability: Mondays and Fridays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and some evening availability upon request.
If you are in crisis, please call:
Windsor-Essex 24-hour Community Crisis Centre line: 519-973-4435
Canada's 24-hour suicide hotline: 988
In case of emergency: Call 911 or attend the nearest emergency room.