SEEING THE MOUNTAINS DIFFERENTLY NOW!

I found out about Kathy and Shanty Bay Wellness Center when I was searching on line for help with depression and anxiety due to a number of issues that included me hating my job, living with a man that didn't understand me, and a ton of self esteem issues. Because I live in B.C. it was of course impossible to see Kathy so an on line e-mail therapy approach was suggested. I am proud to say I was the first client. I'm also glad to give this testimonial because nothing has ever moved me or helped me through such tough issues like Kathy's words and advice and homework that I did while using my own words to look at. I am amazed how I talked, when I look back at my saved e-mails now, which is part of my therapy, I see words that shifted me out of habitual habits and self destructive behavior and I truly know this could not have been accomplished in a regular talk session. This therapy is unique because I had to take the time to write, I had to feel my words, think about my emotions and just like journalling I wrote with my heart involved. Kathy then helped me to look at these words over again in a different way and she actually changed my language both physically and mentally. Thank you Kathy for helping me to find those steps, and I look forward to always having you there to chat with when I need you. You are the best therapist I have ever know and it now feels like talking to my best friend rather then a therapist...you have a gift.

Marilyn V

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SMELLING THE ROSES

Ok...that picture isn't really me...I only wish....lol, but I asked Kathy to put it in because this is how I feel. I saw Kathy for the first time in July at Shanty Bay Wellness Center and yes those words she quotes on her web site were part of my complaints..."I have no time".

My issues were anxiety and depression which caused sleepless nights with insomnia and went further to other health issues. After one session with Kathy I had my 'aw' moment and through a few tears, which I now see were me releasing some pretty old stuff, I knew her joyful approach, with a completely different type of therapy then I have ever experienced, was going to help me more then the psychologist in the past who always wanted to push medication on me...no thanks! 

I decided to try the e-mail therapy because first, it fit into my busy life, and I loved the quiet time it gave me to write. Kind of like a diary that you give someone permission to read. When Kathy e-mailed back, which was always within one day, I found her words and guidance sat deeper in my heart then reading a best seller on emotional help. I realized so much about myself and why I was suffering by simply seeing my own words changed. Kathy also helped me with pain issues through nutrition, and now both my diet and my mind are at peace.

I would recommend this kind of therapy to anyone. Its personal, expressive, time allowing, and the results are a life free of anxiety and stress. Ah....I really do smell the roses now.

Jean

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SHANTY BAY HAPPY COUPLE

My husband and I have been to numerous couples therapy sessions, all with the same result, more
fighting when we got home. It was frustrating, always full of tears, more anger and no resolution.
I feared that we were heading for a split and at the same time I felt trapped and depressed because I was staying for the kids sake. I hated my life and I hated my marriage.

We made an appointment with Kathy after a referral from a friend who was cured of panic attacks
after only a few sessions. She raved about her and said I should see Kathy for her 'joyful' counseling. And when you meet her you will see why I call it 'joyful', this woman has an energy that hits you the minute you walk in the door.

Our sessions were individual as well as together and never on a serious note, and through this joy
factor we saw things that were so simple that getting back to the state of love and respect was
a child's walk. We now practice what Kathy taught us and have a blissful and exciting marriage.
I look forward to my husband coming home each day, and the little things we do for each other
keep the spark alive and remind us of the days when we fell in love. I feel like a kid again, and ladies, the libido goes because your frustrated and in a state of anger, not because of hormones, mine are raging again...lol.

One particular thing Kathy taught us has become the most valuable lesson anyone can learn in there lives, whether its with your partner or your children or your friends and when practiced daily it is life changing. My husband and I highly recommend Kathy as she has helped us to become best friends again, and she saved our marriage and our family. Thank you Kathy from the bottom of our 'joyful' hearts. xo

Shanty Bay 'happy' couple