Laurene Wilson
Ph.D, REGISTERED DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Hello, I am Dr Laurene.

I am a Registered Doctoral Psychologist in Saskatchewan. I graduated in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC and relocated to Saskatchewan for my predoctoral psychology residency at Saskatoon Health Region in 1995. Upon completion, I married and was hired on staff, making my move permanent. I am retired from my career at the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, RUH as a staff psychologist, a clinical supervisor for trainees, and the Psychology Residency training director.

Here are some ideas to consider about therapy.

At times, we know something feels wrong, but we cannot sort it out alone or with the help of people in our lives.
When that happens, I help people discover reasons for their current distress and achieve personal and relationship contentment. Sometimes we simply want help to change unwanted behaviours, to institute more healthy habits.

Other times, there can be deeper emotional factors troubling us. My approach stems from a brief psychodynamic theory which upholds the centrality of relationships and emotions for optimal functioning. If any emotions are considered “bad” or “unnecessary”, we will be missing vital information for adaptive action in our lives and relationships. For example, some people have problems with anger, which is important for alerting us to mistreatment and the need for assertiveness. Some people have self-esteem issues, making it difficult to interact from a position of confidence in the world. This approach can assist with finding the emotional root of a variety of symptoms such as avoiding conflict, feeling stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. When certain emotions are off limits, we simply cannot be completely alive or relate fully. Alternatively, when we embrace the complete range of our emotional experiences, we can finally achieve the relationships we desire with ourselves and others.

In my personal life, I cherish the daily companionship of my husband and dog. I deeply value close friends and extended family in this community, as well as Alberta, BC, and Ontario including children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews. My favourite activities include attending live music, gardening, nature bathing, reading, yoga, walking, golfing, and pickle ball.

I work with Adults.  Here are some things I can help you with in individual therapy:

• Individual Counselling
• Anxiety
• Stress & Burnout
• Grief, Loss, Bereavement
• Depression
• Shame & Guilt
• Past Trauma

 

 

 

 

Counselling at penney murphy & associates is professional and confidential.  In our personal 1:1 sessions, we will help you to lessen your stress, manage the overwhelm and find solutions to the issues that you’re dealing.  You’ll be comfortable, and relaxed.

With our proven 3 step process, and our practical and effective tools & techniques, we work with our clients to find solutions to issues of all kinds.

 

Are you looking for peace of mind?

Would you benefit from learning how to manage & reduce your stress?  Do you want to find solutions to the issues you’re dealing with?  You’ve come to the right place and we’re so glad you’re here.

We feel so strongly about the work we do that we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!    

penney murphy & associates.  Counselling that gets results.

 

Life’s too short to be stressed or unhappy.  We can help.  penney murphy & associates.  Counselling Saskatoon.

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