Thank you for the opportunity to be. I express my gratitude fully.

I’d like to preface this section with the declaration that I don’t have it all figured out. I, too, are trying to find my place in the world. I, too, are on an extremely steep learning curve. That isn’t to say I haven’t learnt a lot. Because I have, and what good would I be doing if I didn’t disseminate that knowledge to those who merely need a little help finding their way back to themselves again? If you’ve found your way here, you’re already on your way to doing the work.

Hi, I’m Ayla. A Montreal-based Psychologist in the making and certified trauma-informed care practitioner. My preferred theoretical orientation is inclined towards the psychodynamic and transpersonal understanding of personality, trauma and psychological dysfunction. My belief lies in the notion that past experiences impact implicit processes (i.e., personality and cognition) which, in turn, alter the way we react and respond to our external environment (i.e., culture ideals, interpersonal interactions). In less technical terms, daddy and mommy issues are LEGIT.

We have a real need for psychoeducation in our current climate. Ample information gets lost in transmission, or misinterpreted and labeled taboo. How many times have you felt alone in your experiences? Scared of your own reactions? Confused by your triggers? Chances are the person sitting next to you has too. My mission statement isn’t one of making the world a better place. Just a more understood one.

Until then,
Sending love and light.

Ayla

PERSONAL DISCLAIMER

Ayla is not a doctor or licensed mental health professional. The contents of this document should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any mental health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a licensed professional. Always consult your doctor or qualified mental health professional on any matters regarding your health. The information provided in this document is for educational purposes only.

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