Therapeutic Approach
At times, life can feel overwhelming. Stress, emotional pain, or ongoing challenges may begin to affect different areas of your life, including relationships, work, and your overall sense of well-being. Therapy can offer a supportive and respectful space to explore what you’re experiencing at your own pace.
Dr. Roberts provides a person-centred approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, preferences, and goals. Her work is grounded in self-compassion, gentle self-care, and an understanding of how the nervous system responds to stress and life experiences. The focus is on supporting you to build awareness, develop practical skills, and find ways of coping that feel manageable and meaningful for you.
With over 30 years of experience in mental health, Dr. Roberts brings a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. She aims to create a collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and not judged.
Therapeutic Approaches
Dr. Roberts primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, while adapting her approach based on what feels most helpful for you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT explores the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This approach can help you notice patterns in how you think and respond, and—where it feels appropriate—begin to gently question or shift patterns that may no longer be helpful.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy places attention on your existing strengths, resources, and what matters to you. It supports you in identifying small, meaningful steps toward the changes you would like to see, without needing to revisit more than you feel comfortable with.
Practical and Compassion-Focused Work
Dr. Roberts integrates practical strategies alongside a compassion-focused lens. This may include exploring ways to regulate emotions, manage stress, and respond to yourself with greater understanding. Any strategies are offered collaboratively and adapted to suit your comfort level.
Between-Session Support
If it feels helpful, you may be invited to try small exercises or reflections between sessions. These are optional and intended to support your ongoing process, helping you apply insights in ways that fit your daily life.
About Dr. Roberts
Dr. Roberts is a licensed psychologist with the College of Health & Care Professionals of British Columbia and runs an independent private practice in San Pareil, Parksville. She works with adults (19+) experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, offering a calm, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic space.
At times, life can feel overwhelming. Stress, emotional pain, or ongoing challenges may begin to affect different areas of your life, including relationships, work, and your overall sense of well-being. Therapy can offer a supportive and respectful space to explore what you’re experiencing at your own pace.
Dr. Roberts provides a person-centred approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, preferences, and goals. Her work is grounded in self-compassion, gentle self-care, and an understanding of how the nervous system responds to stress and life experiences. The focus is on supporting you to build awareness, develop practical skills, and find ways of coping that feel manageable and meaningful for you.
With over 30 years of experience in mental health, Dr. Roberts brings a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. She aims to create a collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and not judged.
Therapeutic Approaches
Dr. Roberts primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, while adapting her approach based on what feels most helpful for you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT explores the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This approach can help you notice patterns in how you think and respond, and—where it feels appropriate—begin to gently question or shift patterns that may no longer be helpful.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy places attention on your existing strengths, resources, and what matters to you. It supports you in identifying small, meaningful steps toward the changes you would like to see, without needing to revisit more than you feel comfortable with.
Practical and Compassion-Focused Work
Dr. Roberts integrates practical strategies alongside a compassion-focused lens. This may include exploring ways to regulate emotions, manage stress, and respond to yourself with greater understanding. Any strategies are offered collaboratively and adapted to suit your comfort level.
Between-Session Support
If it feels helpful, you may be invited to try small exercises or reflections between sessions. These are optional and intended to support your ongoing process, helping you apply insights in ways that fit your daily life.
About Dr. Roberts
Dr. Roberts is a licensed psychologist with the College of Health & Care Professionals of British Columbia and runs an independent private practice in San Pareil, Parksville. She works with adults (19+) experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, offering a calm, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic space.