Services
Counselling Therapy
I offer fifty minute, person-centred and holistic therapy sessions for individuals. As the client, you decide where you’d like the session to go while I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process and I support you during sessions while you decide the approach and pace that’s best for you.
Issues
I provide services for anxiety, stress, depression, relational issues, codependency, anger management, emotional disturbance, grief, chronic pain, life transitions, motivation and procrastination, addiction, school issues, self-esteem, trauma and gender identity.
Types of Therapy
Inner child work, mindfulness, yoga and meditation, breath-work, dream work, energy work, inner critic work, sub-personality dialoguing, chakra psychotherapy, guided imagery, art therapy, trauma healing, transpersonal psychotherapy and body psychotherapy.
Client Populations
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- HIV / AIDS Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Single Mother
- Transgender Allied
- Vegan Allied
Finanaces
Fees: $110 per standard 5o minute session (plus ten additional minutes for writing session notes).
iRest Yoga Nidra
Offered to groups of varying sizes, this soothing meditation practice is thirty- five minutes long. Each session begins with an orientation to the day’s theme and ends with debriefing and discussion. Participants find they feel more relaxed and at ease following iRest. I also offer iRest in private sessions for those who would like to learn the practice individually or delve deeper into meditation
The Practice
A guided meditation practice for self-regulation and self-care, iRest is based in the physical body and provides lasting benefits to counteract the stresses of daily life. We begin by finding a comfortable position, lying or seated. The facilitator then guides participants on a 35 minute journey involving setting intentions, scanning the physical body, exploring the breath, welcoming emotions, thoughts and beliefs, experiencing joy, and finally resting in pure awareness.
The Benefits
- Reduced depression, fear, and anxiety
- Reduced insomnia and levels of stress
- Reduced chronic and acute pain
- Greater ability to relax and enjoy life
- Improved interpersonal relations
- Increased inner peace and well-being
The Research
Over 25 research studies have been completed utilizing iRest for healing PTSD, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and for enhancing resiliency and well-being. iRest is also being studied as a non-pharmacological alternative to drugs that are used to treat PTSD, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and sleep-related issues Published research is available at https://www.irest.org/irest-research
Cost
$85 for both group and one-on-one practices. I also offer iRest at Darmouth Yoga Centre for $15/class or $108 for an eight class pass
Therapeutic Yoga
Eliminate pain through reducing compensatory patterns and learning functional movements. If you experience chronic pain, therapeutic yoga is for you. It is also an effective tool for working with anxiety and depression. Classes can be one-on-one or group. No experience necessary.
Group Classes
A therapeutic yoga class is similar to a regular yoga class with a greater emphasis on reducing compensatory patterns. That is, the goal is to determine how your body might be compensating and to replace those movements that may lead to pain with more adaptive and functional ways of moving. Each class is an hour long and builds on previous classes.
Private Classes
Are you experiencing pain that you’re unable to get rid of? A private session may be for you. Here I assess how you’re moving, keeping in mind where you’re experiencing pain. From there I apply new movements and strategies with the goal of diminshing and eventually eliminating your pain.
The Benefits
Therapeutic yoga increases students’ mind-body connection while reducing pain. Students learn to reduce their compensations, and improve their mobility, stability and flexibility. Students also cultivate awareness of tension or holding patterns in the body which in turn can lead to reduced anxiety or depression and a greater sense of well-being.
Who is Yoga for?
Therapeutic yoga is for anyone and everyone who would like to develop a greater sense of bodily awareness and learn to move their body optimally. From those who desire to be free from pain to those who wish to improve their athletic abilities, from the absolute beginner yogi to the advanced practitioner, all bodies can benefit from therapeutic yoga.
iRest Yoga Nidra at Nature Folk
Join me at the new Nordic Spa in Dartmouth for a relaxing, enlightening meditation where we tune into the body, breath, emotions, thoughts and our essential nature. Meet yourself in a brand new way and re-discover your inherent well-being.
What to Bring: There are mats and props at the studio but if you’d like, bring your own mat, blanket, pillow – anything to make yourself as comfortable as possible!
What to expect: iRest is taught as an eight week course but you can join at any time. Each week our meditation will focus on a theme (such as body awareness, breath awareness, emotional awareness, etc). Following a short orientation to the week’s theme, you will be guided on a 35 minute meditation while lying or seated (whatever’s most comfortable). During and after iRest you can expect to feel calmer and more relaxed. iRest is a wonderful practice for reducing anxiety, improving relationships, improving sleep, and even reducing pain. Long term particpants report a sense of well -being and inner peace.
iRest Testimonials
iRest has been very beneficial so far. Erin is a great instructor, very calming and emotionally supportive. She makes everyone feel at ease, and creates a safe space for us all to feel comfortable really committing to the practice. With our emotionally heavy jobs, it is important to take time to focus on our own feelings and iRest has given me the time and space to listen to my mind and body. I really feel practicing iRest has allowed me to feel calmer and more prepared to deal with big emotions that come my way. Thank you Erin!
I have been thoroughly enjoying the iRest yoga with Erin . She is an amazing instructor. The yoga has helped me feel calm emotionally and has helped me understand my feelings better. iRest has helped me improve my sleep and reduce my stress and anxiety. It has also improved how I manage pain. It is a great tool to help eliminate negative thoughts and see the better in life. I’m looking forward to more sessions.
I have enjoyed so much the iRest meditation. It has been so good for me. I really like how Erin has taken the time to explain and prepare us for what to expect during this time. After the 8 weeks we have been practicing, I have found that I can manage my emotions better, I can feel and not react as fast as I used to. I feel more calm and less stressed than before. I wasn’t expecting much from it at the beginning but now I cannot wait for that time on Fridays. It is very relaxing, and I can see the effects progressing during the following days. I strongly recommend it and I would love to keep practicing in the future.
Get In Touch
Call
(902) 412-3140
leckk.e@gmail.com