Rate Marc Cullen

As a compassionate, empathetic, and determined individual, I possess tremendous passion for my work. Certified and accredited as a pluralistic counsellor, I have knowledge and training in 3 main therapeutic modalities: psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). With several years’ experience in multiple areas, predominately anxiety, depression, and grief, I have learned the importance of healing on the deepest, emotional levels.

Each person has their own inner system which is unique to them. I define the inner system as: the totality of our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviours, their relationships to each other, and our relationship to them. Oftentimes, we seek therapy because we are struggling with either thoughts, beliefs, emotions, behaviours, or a combination of the four; we may constantly think negative thoughts, believe we are worthless, feel anxious, or behave aggressively. Of course, it can be totally overwhelming when our inner system is in a state of torment. However, there is good news: healing is possible!

As we establish a safe and trusting relationship, we will gently venture inside your inner system to uncover and understand your deepest emotional states; we will learn what these emotions are telling you, the reasons they began, and why they continue to exist. On a deep level, when we are hurting it’s because part of us is carrying pain. Unless we address this pain carefully and compassionately to discover its meaning, it may continue behind the scenes to wreak havoc on our inner system. With this felt experience, we open a world of opportunity for self-acceptance, personal growth, and happiness.