Business Details
27 Years
experience
Couples & Individual Therapy Services in Fredericton
As a licensed counsellor and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. My practice integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy, tailored to address issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and intimate partner violence. Since 1999, I have dedicated myself to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past wounds, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.My advanced training in EFT, coupled with my membership in the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, allows me to guide couples toward breaking destructive interactional patterns and rebuilding secure, lasting connections. I prioritize transparency in my practice, offering flexible session lengths and providing documentation for insurance reimbursement. My commitment to client-centered care ensures that each individual or couple receives personalized support aligned with their unique needs and goals.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Individual Counselling
Trauma Recovery
Depression Management
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counselling
Anger Management
Crisis Intervention
Narrative Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy with advanced externship training.
- Our practice combines 25+ years of clinical experience with evidence-based methods.
- Flexible session options accommodate individual and couple needs.
- We provide insurance documentation for mental health service reimbursement.
- Our approach prioritizes secure attachment and long-term relational healing.
What people say
Improved communication
Feeling blessed
Amazing difference
Secure connection restored
Understanding in a short period
Services
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples break negative interaction cycles and rebuild secure emotional bonds. This evidence-based approach addresses communication breakdowns, infidelity, and intimacy loss through structured sessions that foster vulnerability and mutual understanding. Research shows 70-93% of couples experience significant improvement within 10-20 sessions.
Individual Counselling
Tailored therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Using cognitive-behavioral and narrative techniques, clients develop coping strategies and reframe negative thought patterns. Sessions focus on personal growth, emotional regulation, and resolving past experiences impacting current well-being.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma therapy employs EFT and cognitive restructuring to process distressing memories. Clients learn grounding techniques and emotional safety strategies to manage flashbacks and hypervigilance. The approach emphasizes rebuilding self-trust and restoring healthy relationships affected by traumatic experiences.
Crisis Intervention
Time-limited crisis counselling addresses acute emotional distress from relationship breakdowns or traumatic events. Sessions focus on stabilizing emotions, creating safety plans, and connecting clients with community resources. Weekly sessions help prevent long-term psychological complications from sudden life disruptions.
Narrative Therapy
This approach separates individuals from their problems by exploring personal narratives. Clients identify empowering life stories to counteract negative self-perceptions related to depression, anxiety, or trauma. The process fosters self-compassion and creates space for alternative, growth-oriented perspectives.
People
Gibson, Brenda
Licensed Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Brenda Gibson is a registered counsellor with 25+ years of experience in individual and couples therapy. She holds advanced EFT certification and specializes in attachment-based interventions. Her practice integrates trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques to address relationship distress and mental health challenges.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for insurance reimbursement. Coverage depends on your specific mental health benefits and deductible status.
What are session lengths?
Individual sessions are 60-90 minutes. Couples typically start with 90-minute weekly sessions, with options for extended sessions.
What issues do you specialize in?
I specialize in relationship counselling, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues using evidence-based therapeutic methods.
