Individual Psychotherapy

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Bruce Sanguin Psychotherapist

Hello, my name is Bruce Sanguin

I work with you to get to the root of whatever is getting in the way of living your truest life. Sometimes the obstacle is from the past. Emotional trauma may have set you up for negative beliefs about yourself that sabotage you and keep you stuck in the past.

Or maybe present circumstances leave you confused and suffering. The therapy relationship offers dedicated, intentional time for you to sort through the confusion and make those tough, life-giving choices.

Hello, my name is Bruce Sanguin

Bruce Sanguin Psychotherapist

I work with you to get to the root of whatever is getting in the way of living your truest life. Sometimes the obstacle is from the past. Emotional trauma may have set you up for negative beliefs about yourself that sabotage you and keep you stuck in the past.

Or maybe present circumstances leave you confused and suffering. The therapy relationship offers dedicated, intentional time for you to sort through the confusion and make those tough, life-giving choices.

The Journey

  • The True Self

    Because our hearts are broken in the context of relationship, this is also where it is healed. In the rigorous process of allowing the self we formed in response to failures of love to give way to a more spontaneous, natural and vital self we reclaim the life we had to abandon for the sake of survival. This is the you that came to love and be loved, to create, and that is hoping that life can be a great adventure.

  • The False Self

    We construct a false self in order to belong, to be loved and to be accepted. We do this early in life to adapt to failures of love. But then we forget that it was meant for survival purposes only - to get us through. Therapy is a process of gratefully letting go of the false self and allowing our radiant and beautiful nature to shine. 

  • Unconscious Self-Limiting Beliefs

    Most of us carry around core beliefs about ourselves that condition our potential, our view of the world, and our capacity for intimate relationships. Crippling beliefs like "I don't matter" and "there's something wrong with me" hold us back and keep us stuck. We will surface and dissolve these unconscious beliefs and reclaim your life. 

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  • Encouragement, Support and Clarification

    I'm here to offer empathy and comfort in a world that can be overwhelming. I offer encouragement as you discover what is holding you back. You’ve got this, in other words. And finally, I support you to clarify, that is, to see for yourself what is true and what is not, and free yourself to live your most authentic life. 

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“The false self is for survival.
The true self is for life”

(Andrew Feldmar)

“The false self is for survival. The true self is for life”

(Andrew Feldmar)

Testimonials

“The felt sense of love working with Bruce has been the springboard from which all clarity is now budding. Feeling his care and believing he loves me came at the exact moment I was ready to finally be DONE with the unconscious negative beliefs about myself that I desperately clung to. I did decades of work trying to improve myself.

There was nothing to improve. I needed his steady, loving presence to encourage my practice of self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-love”.

— Mary

"Working with Bruce has been a great experience.  Over the years I have worked with several counselors often feeling like no real change or growth was occurring in my life.

However, in the time that I have been working with Bruce, I have experienced profound changes to my health and well-being physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Today I feel more peaceful, grounded, and confident. I experience far less anxiety in my body, sleep more soundly, and have a much greater capacity to manage and hold everything in my life.

These changes have rolled over into every area of my life positively impacting my relationships, business, physical health, and even my spiritual life.  I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Bruce and continue to refer friends and family."

— Dr. Joseph

"The principles that guide Bruce’s work aren’t a marketing strategy. They are foundational to who Bruce is and how he showed up with me during therapy. Some therapists approach their work by inhabiting a role.

Not Bruce. His forthright honesty, transparency, steadiness, calm, and gentle humor was the beautiful thread, the how, of Bruce’s humanity. This cannot be faked. His humanity touched those places within me that had gone underground and been cut off, providing permission for their expression. We were two human beings meeting and discovering what wanted to be revealed during those therapeutic meetings.

I’ll always be grateful for the great good fortune to have met and worked with Bruce. Everyone should be so lucky."

— Elaine

Individual Psychotherapy FAQ

What do I talk about in therapy?

Essentially, anything and everything that matters to you. You bring your life, as it is, to therapy. What’s happening right now in your relationships, what doesn’t feel right, what do you wish was different? Maybe a film brought up feelings that you want to explore. You might have dream that feels important. You notice how your mind is judgmental and cynical. You bring all the good stuff and all the challenging stuff.

Will there be homework?

No homework! But lots of practice. You will take out all the new insights you’ve gained out for a spin in your real life. Pablo Cassells practiced the cello right up until the year he died at the age of 97.

How long does therapy take before I’m feeling better?

It varies from person to person. Keep in mind that the goal is not merely to feel better, but to get better at feeling. Patience is required. There are no quick fixes when it comes to healing. Because most healing is connected to trust, which was broken early and often, therapy will last as long as it takes to regain trust.

How do I know it’s working?

You’ll start to feel more energy, and more connected to life. You’ll be less focused on yourself and more able to notice the beauty and mystery of life. You’ll feel more compassion for yourself and others more often. You’ll start to feel like you’re in the flow of life. You’ll have the courage to change what you don’t like about your life, and accept whatever you can’t change. Your sense of humour will return because you feel more relaxed.

How much does it cost?

My fee is $180.00 Canadian per 50 minute session.

How do I pay?

Either through e-transfer or PayPal.

Is your fee negotiable?

I subsidize a certain percentage of my practice for subsidy. If, after the first session, the only obstacle to continuing is financial, we can negotiate the fee.

Can I just talk to you for one or two sessions?

Yes, that’s okay, absolutely. Just keep in mind that to do the deep work requires time. It is the most important investment you’ll ever make. In yourself.

Is this covered by health insurance?

Most health insurance companies will cover at least part of the therapy. It’s important for you to check with your provider though before we start so that there are no surprises.

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