Allison Tugwell
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., she/her
Allison is passionate about creating a warm and supportive space where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions and experiences. She works with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and significant
life transitions. Allison brings care, curiosity, and a gentle approach to sessions, with a focus on helping clients better understand their emotions, experiences, and patterns. She draws primarily from Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindful self-compassion, tailoring her approach to each client’s individual needs. Allison also welcomes clients with coverage through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.
From Allison:
Sometimes we carry so much that it becomes difficult to know what we’re feeling or how to
move forward. Therapy can offer a space where you don’t have to carry it alone. You can bring
whatever feels difficult or unclear, even if you’re not quite sure how to put it into words—we can
make sense of it together.
I’ve worked in the mental health field for 10 years, and I’m a caring, emotionally focused
therapist. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, heard, and supported, and
where you can share things that may be difficult to talk about. My approach is warm, gentle,
collaborative, and trauma-responsive. I move at a pace that feels comfortable for you,
approaching your experiences with curiosity rather than judgment.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship
difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and significant life transitions. I draw primarily from
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and
mindful self-compassion, tailoring our work to your individual needs and goals. I value being
consistent, dependable, and genuinely engaged in the work I do with my clients.
I feel privileged when someone chooses to share their story with me. If you’re wondering
whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary phone or video
consultation.