Hello and Welcome to FreeBird Counselling

Samantha Davidson MSW, RSW

My Approach to Therapy

I am genuinely interested and curious about the lives, perspectives, experiences and inner workings of human beings. It is a great privilege to work alongside people as they unravel old patterns, process challenging experiences and examine deeply held beliefs about themselves that may not hold true.

My early work in community development has contributed to a firm belief in supporting clients to address all areas of their lives: recognizing that the connection between mental, physical, emotional, and social helps to foster optimal wellbeing.

Samantha Davidson MSW, RSW

How I Work and Who I Support

My practice foundation is holistic, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and client-centred. I work with individuals and couples. To best serve client needs I use an integrated approach pulling from my training and certifications in:

  • Trauma-focused CBT
  • Emotion-focused Therapy
  • ADHD Clinical Services
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Complex Trauma
  • Grief work
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • EMDR

Specializing in EMDR Therapy

I am trained and specialize in offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that enables people to process and alleviate distressing symptoms and emotions associated with overwhelming experiences. Many people experience significant positive change through the use of EMDR. For more information on EMDR, please check under the services tab, or click here.

Some areas of focus for working with clients include:

  • Childhood & Developmental Trauma
  • CPTSD & PTSD
  • Grief work
  • Life Transitions 
  • Family Conflict
  • Relationship Issues
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Body Positivity
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Stress/Burnout/Self-care

Don’t see yourself in the list above? Please reach out anyway. If I don’t have the skills to work with you, I will recommend other options.

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The name FreeBird Counselling was inspired by the incredibly powerful and moving poem, Caged Bird by Maya Angelou whose contributions to the world are immeasurable. To know more about the life and work of Maya Angelou, please visit the Poetry Foundation.