Ngozi Ivare

About the Counsellor:

Ngozi Ivare (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Having obtained her Master’s degree from Dalhousie University in 2019, she has been actively engaged in the field of mental health and counselling since completing her studies. Ngozi is a very compassionate social worker who enjoys collaborating with her clients respectfully. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive and healing space for individuals, couples, and families.

Philosophy:

Ngozi advocates that individuals possess the inner strength to overcome daunting life challenges, emphasizing that they need not face these obstacles alone. She believes in fostering feelings of worthiness, hopefulness, and empowerment, emphasizing that people are capable of transcending their difficulties. Ngozi is dedicated to meeting her clients where they are, offering a safe, impartial, and respectful environment that fosters collaboration and healing.

Therapeutic Approach:

Ngozi is known for her warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach. Her focus lies in seeing the person first, rather than the problems they face. In her practice, she incorporates a variety of approaches including client centered, strength based, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma informed therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, anti-oppressive practices, and therapy informed by spirituality and culture, among others. Ngozi prioritizes meeting her clients where they are to facilitate healing. She strongly believes individuals are the experts of their lived experiences and are best equipped to navigate their own challenges.

• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Based
• Narrative Therapy
• Culturally Sensitive
• Solution Focused (SFBT)

Focus Areas:

In her practice, Ngozi focuses on empowering individuals navigating life transitions and trauma recovery. Ngozi’s counselling expertise lies in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationships problems, life transitions, and culture shock. Ngozi endeavors to empower her clients to establish healing goals rooted in their renewed hope for a brighter future.