NELE SCHOUTTETEN

Counselling & Psychotherapy

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GROW. HEAL. TRANSFORM. RISE.

WELCOME!

My vision for therapy is to invite you into transformation and lasting change – in mind, body, and spirit. What drives me is helping you to break free. From wounds and burdens of the past. From anxiety, depression and burnout. From coping strategies and defense mechanisms that no longer serve you. From relational patterns that keep you stuck. Often, this involves unlearning old programming and releasing imprints from the past to make room for new possibilities.

We begin by creating a space where you can land and take a breath. A place of self-discovery where healing is nurtured and growth is real. I support you to slow down and turn towards yourself (and each other). We collaborate to find clarity and begin your new path forward. If that fits for you, I gently invite you to go beyond the surface – beyond coping – out of survival mode. I strive to find a balance between bringing you comfort and challenging you. Persistently rooting for you. Always at your pace. Together, we find our flow and allow the process to unfold.

I often invite clients to unpack how past experiences may be shaping their present. In both individual and couples therapy, I have found it effective to look for the underlying patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in our lives and relationships. They often represent old defensive/protective mechanisms, external expectations and rules we had to live by in childhood. Therapy offers a space where you can begin to transform these patterns. It is possible to find your way back, to connect with your inner compass towards a more clear sense of yourself. New parts of us can emerge when given space. Let’s get to the roots of what keeps you stuck and discover new choices; new ways of being. Being fully alive in the present. Rising up!

COME AS YOU ARE

I fully appreciate how important it is to find a therapist who is right for you. If you would like to explore if we are a good fit, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You do not need clear goals. You do not need to know where to start. Part of you may long for change, while another part is afraid to go there. All parts of you are welcome. Come as you are – I will meet you there.

NELE SCHOUTTETEN, MSW, RSW
NELE SCHOUTTETEN, MSW, RSW

COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES

My therapeutic practice is focused on Trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD; Low Self-Worth/Guilt/Shame; Anxiety/Panic; Depression/Low Mood; Stress/Burnout; Feeling overwhelmed by or disconnected from emotions; Anger work; Unresolved life experiences and emotional pain; Grief and Loss; Relationship Challenges/Conflict/Disconnection; Healing from the impacts of abusive relationships and relational trauma; Feeling stuck in patterns like perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt; Post-traumatic growth; Navigating Life Transitions; Disconnection from self – loss of “who I am”.

NELE SCHOUTTETEN, MSW, RSW

I seek to integrate various therapeutic approaches to address both symptoms and root causes. Forms of therapy I am trained in and committed to include Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS); EMDR; Complex Trauma Treatment; Inner Child Work; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy; Attachment-based Therapy; Polyvagal-informed therapy; body-oriented and somatic approaches. These methods are designed to activate your innate capacity to heal, grow, and connect. My clients inspire me to take ongoing training in therapeutic techniques that ignite transformation and lasting change in their lives and relationship.

NELE SCHOUTTETEN, MSW, RSW

I value offering a creative therapeutic plan for every unique client. Collaboration and choice are crucial in this process. I don’t make assumptions. I ask and I listen. We uncover where the core of our work together lies and which therapeutic methods fit your needs and personality. We get clear on what your hopes and aspirations are. We discover new tools, perspectives and choices that you can practice in between sessions, so that you can cultivate our work in your daily life. I bring in techniques to help you to feel capable of working through the past, while feeling empowered in the present and hopeful about your future.

BODY-ORIENTED APPROACH

Many of my clients feel helped by including somatic and body-based approaches in our work. We practice getting out of your head, and into the wisdom of your body. If that approach speaks to you too, I can introduce techniques that involve rebalancing your nervous system and releasing the stress, emotions, and trauma your body has been holding.

COUPLES WORK

Couples come into therapy for various reasons. They want to revitalize their relationship and long for a deeper connection. They feel stuck in repetitive arguments and unresolved conflict, struggling to express themselves or be heard. They struggle to navigate life stressors. They feel alone and discouraged in their relationship, drifting apart, experiencing distance and withdrawal. They are looking to repair relationship injuries causing a breakdown in trust, closeness and intimacy.

Therapy provides a space for couples to identify and address the patterns in their relationship that keep them stuck in cycles of conflict and disconnection. It provides a framework for you and your partner to learn about one another, understand the underlying issues, and work as a team to change the dance you are caught in. We create a space where you can communicate and reach for each other in new ways – helping you to reconnect, create a secure bond, and withstand the challenges that life presents to us. We practice tools of communicating where you can see and hear each other and both feel cared for – forging a satisfying bond. I invite you to explore new ways of being together, slowing down so that you can make intentional choices about the kind of relationship you wish to create.

I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am, also, much more than that. So are we all.

James Baldwin

CONTACT

Would you like to book an appointment? Do you have questions? Please contact me at [email protected] or (807) 632-6776. I offer in-person and online sessions. Day time and evening appointments are available.

LOCATION

1119 Victoria Avenue East (room 202), Thunder Bay. Free street parking. Bus stop at Victoria Avenue and Marks Street.

FEES

Individual / Couples session (60 min): $150

I strive to make therapy accessible for all and reserve sliding scale spots. Please do not hesitate to get in touch – I am happy to discuss.

PAYMENT METHODS

Payment is possible by cash, credit card, debit card, or e-transfer.

COVERAGE

You will receive an electronic receipt after each session which can be submitted for reimbursement to your insurance provider. Many benefit plans fully or partially cover counselling and psychotherapeutic services. Please check your plan to determine if and how you are covered.  Direct billing through NIHB available.

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Mary Oliver

NELE SCHOUTTETEN, MSW, RSW

Counselling & Psychotherapy

[email protected]

(807) 632-6776

1119 Victoria Avenue East, Thunder Bay

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