The Essence of You offers both Individual and Group Therapy in addition to Psycho-educational workshops both online and in person.

Individual & Group Counselling

In Individual & Group Sessions, I will support you to increase your awareness of your thoughts and feelings, and help you to connect to your emotions and inner voice. You set the pace and decide what you want to focus on.

We work together to identify and address your goals. I guide my clients to find their own answers by exploring emotions, core beliefs, triggers, helpful & unhelpful patterns, and past experiences. Every session can look different depending on what comes up. Depending on the needs of each client, some sessions might be more structured where some would be more free-flowing.

If it seems like it would be useful and my clients are open to it - I often use different methods of expressive arts therapy to help my clients in exploring their issues on a deeper level, which always helps people gain new perspective. (This is not about being artistic! Just a different way of exploring that helps you tap into your subconscious).

In my group sessions specifically, we will usually be focused on a particular topic each time, and there will also be space for each participant to share - as much or as little as you choose - about yourself and what you are currently struggling with.

You can expect psycho-education on the topic and exploration around how that topic impacts you. Sometimes there will be more focus on the topic, and sometimes more focus on what the participants bring up - I am always flexible with this to meet the needs of the group.

You are asked to share only as much as you feel comfortable and at your own pace, giving and receiving feedback while respecting boundaries and differences. It is asked that no advice is given unless specifically asked for; as group therapy is more about developing your awareness and coming to your own conclusions instead of being told what to do.

I encourage discussion amongst the participants to give opportunity for relating, sharing, and feedback; which is so helpful with normalizing and de-shaming, as well as gaining different perspectives and insight on your experiences that you may not have seen otherwise. It is incredibly powerful to share and listen within a group, and I love being able to hold the space for this!

To learn more about Jen’s approach and training, click here.

* Babes in arms are welcome to most sessions.

Areas of Specialization

  • Emotionally prepare for your birth & arrival of your new baby, identify your goals for your birth. Explore changes you've encountered during your pregnancy and anticipated changes for once baby arrives.

  • Share, process and heal from your birth experienc, to be able to move forward and build a healthy relationship with yourself & your family. Processing past birth experiences is a very important piece of getting ready for another pregnancy or birth.

  • Focus on your needs, connect with your emotions, and process the changes you've gone through in your journey as a mother.

  • Address the underlying issues of your body dissatisfaction.

  • Support for women who've experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, and other losses in their lives.

  • Explore your relationship with yourself, connect to your inner self & intuition, address root issues of low self-esteem.

  • Explore how anxiety/depression is impacting your life, identify root causes, build tools and coping strategies.

  • Learn how to detach from other people, set healthy boundaries and become more fulfilled from within.

  • Identify current struggles that are connected to your past family of origin issues - work on resolving these to have a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

As a parent, a mother or individual, making an appointment work with the rhythms of your life can feel difficult.

It’s not always a matter of making the appointment time work, but organizing childcare and the time to and from appointments.

That’s why Jen created a library of

Self Paced Workshops

That you can complete on your own time, when it’s most convenient for you

A great place to start…

Grounding Strategies

Coping with Anger and Rage in Motherhood

Overcoming Burnout in Motherhood

Choose the topic that suits where you are at right now, and what you would like to work through

Allow Jen Reddish, RTC, MTC, to share the Psycho-educational material, leading you through exercises to assist you in your healing

End your workshop feeling empowered and at peace for the days ahead

Topics Include

Body Image and Sexuality

Managing Anxiety: Practises to Support You in the Long Term

Reclaiming Your Identity & Releasing Guilt in Motherhood

Body Image: Mindful Eating

Body Image and Self Esteem

Coping with Anger & Rage in Motherhood (3 Part Series)

…and more

See the full library and choose what’s best for you

  • “The Reclaiming Identity & Releasing Guilt Workshop made me curious. It feels like everyone had a new descriptor for my role after having a child and it didn’t align with how I saw myself. The questions that Jen asked helped shine a light on areas that I either haven’t explored or haven’t thought about in a long time. I really appreciated the women who shared their experiences. Jen encourages space to sit in emotions. That feels like the hardest and most rewarding part. The space Jen has created draws like-minded women who are sharing the motherhood journey. It feels safe and encouraging, and brings hope to what can feel like a very lonely period.”

    — ANDREA T.

  • “I hoped to come away feeling more sure of ways that I could connect to myself and I would say yes that was met. Along with other little pieces of wisdom that have stuck with me! The group felt gentle and welcoming, the discussions really resonated and I was surprised what I learned about where I am right now."

    -Anonymous

  • “I just finished Part 2 of the Anxiety Workshop.. it was AMAZING!! Sooo so good. All of your workshops (both pre-recorded & interactive) are amazing and are incredibly helpful and supportive. I always gain so much from them! Part 2, in particular is hands down, one of my favorites! For where I’m at right now, I felt like it really gave me the tools and support needed to go even deeper. Guiding me to tap into the root cause of my anxiety and connect in with my inner child as well as my intuition to really care for myself and my anxiety. I feel like it is so complimentary to the 1:1 work I’ve been doing with you. Thank you again! I really appreciate you! ”

    — Corinna A

  • “Wonderful workshop on Anger, Rage and Guilt! I feel every mom could use the information provided. It’s so comforting coming together with others and talking openly about ALL the emotions that accompany motherhood that are often not talked about. Thank you for all your support Jen!”

    — Tanya O.

  • “Thank you Jen for such a wonderful eye opening day into exploring my own Guilt, Anger, and Rage. I came away with so many tools and “ah ha” moments I am interested to see what this week brings. I look forward to working with you again that's for sure!”

    — Lisa E.

  • “I can testify after going through this workshop that it is wonderful! Not only is Jen knowledgeable and an excellent teacher, but she is incredibly empathetic and non-judgemental. Such a safe space to be completely honest!”

    — Melody M.

Public Workshops & Group Therapy

Join one of Jen’s interactive groups or psycho-educational workshops that will support you in increasing your awareness of your thoughts and feelings, and to connect to your emotions and inner voice.

What People Are Saying

“I've done Jen’s online course for Rage and Anger in Motherhood. What a life changer! I’ve also done one of Jen’s in person workshops and it was so welcoming and supportive.”

— LAUREL B.

“I can testify after going through this workshop that it is wonderful! Not only is Jen knowledgeable and an excellent teacher, but she is incredibly empathetic and non-judgemental. Such a safe space to be completely honest!”

— MELODY M.

“So much stood out to me and I really learned so much. I loved the online format and hearing other women’s stories as well, it helps to normalize what we’re feeling and it made me feel less alone.”

— ANONYMOUS

“Wonderful workshop on Anger, Rage and Guilt! I feel every mom could use the information provided. It’s so comforting coming together with others and talking openly about ALL the emotions that accompany motherhood that are often not talked about. Thank you for all your support Jen!”

— TANYA O.

Private Workshops

Private Psycho-educational Workshops can be arranged for your own personal or professional group either Online or In-Person.

You choose the group size and attendees, along with the topic and length of Workshop.

Flexible Support Packages

Created to offer further support to current clients as well as clients that are eager to work with Jen. Monthly packages are available in 3 tiers.

Tier 1

Get access to 3 Live, Interactive Online Group Sessions a month led by Jen Reddish, Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Receive Jen's Monthly Topic Video Recording & Handout, All access pass to Jen's library of recorded workshops (over $900 value!), Plus receive journaling prompts with reflective questions straight to your inbox every week

Tier 2

Access to 2 Live, Interactive Online Group Sessions a month with Jen Reddish, Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Receive Jen's Monthly Topic Video Recording & Handout, All access pass to Jen's library of recorded workshops (over $900 value!), Plus receive journaling prompts with reflective questions straight to your inbox every week

Tier 3

Receive Jen's Monthly Topic Video Recording & Handout, All access pass to Jen's library of recorded workshops (over $900 value!) & downloadable resources with handouts & worksheets to support you to meet your goals and empower yourself through motherhood, Plus receive journaling prompts with reflective questions straight to your inbox every week

Questions before getting started?

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Jen will be accepting New Clients In February 2023. Click here to get on the waiting list.