Liberated Emotions Counselling
A Space Where Emotion Empowers
About Me
Welcome! My name is Monique Achong.
I am humbled that you are here. I am a Trinidadian born, Registered Social Worker, practicing Psychotherapy virtually across Ontario and Nova Scotia. I am dedicated to working with BIPOC populations whose lives have been impacted by relationship distress, people pleasing, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, shame, and anger. Research shows that emotions liberate and act as a compass to life. Your lived experience may have taught you to disown or mistrust them but together, we can transform and heal. Let’s get curious together about what empowers and enlightens you in your relationship with yourself and special others in your life. Let’s help you find solace in your emotional health and wellbeing.
Why Choose Us?
Our Values
At Liberated Emotions, our practice is guided by core values that shape every aspect of our work, ensuring clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. These values reflect our dedication to providing a therapeutic experience that is compassionate, inclusive, and transformative, ensuring that clients feel seen, valued, and empowered in every session.
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We believe in the power of genuine, empathetic relationships as the foundation for healing. We prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and experiences without judgment.
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We honor the diverse identities and cultural backgrounds of our clients. Our practice is committed to cultural humility, ensuring that every client’s story is valued and respected. We are especially dedicated to working with BIPOC individuals and couples, creating a space where their intersectional experiences are acknowledged and integrated into the healing process.
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Understanding that trauma can shape relationships and emotions, we provide a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes safety, stability, and trust. We work at each client’s pace, meeting them where they are in their journey and helping them build the emotional resilience needed to thrive.
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We are passionate about guiding clients through transformative growth. Our approach, grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), is designed to foster secure attachment, helping clients develop stronger, healthier connections with themselves and others. We believe in the possibility of positive change and are dedicated to walking alongside clients as they navigate their path to emotional freedom and fulfillment.
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For clients who wish to integrate their faith into therapy, we offer a unique approach that blends psychological principles with spiritual understanding. We respect the spiritual dimension of clients’ lives and provide support that aligns with their values and beliefs.
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At the heart of our practice is a deep respect for the inherent dignity of every individual. We aim to empower clients, helping them recognize their strengths and potential. We support them in reclaiming their voice, embracing their needs, and creating the change they seek.
Service Issues
What I can offer to you
Learning to tune into your emotions can guide you from chaos to liberation. I am trained and have experience supporting my clients on a variety of issues.
Relationships can have their challenges and are big part of our lives. We can support you in creating relationships that contribute to your well-being. Click to learn more.
Anxiety can take away one’s balance, create a sense of disharmony in self that leaves you feeling alone, unsure, and unsafe. Bring back your balance.
When depression surfaces you may find yourself feeling lonely, unlovable, unwanted or helpless. We are here to support you during these times. Click to learn more.
Grieving is connected to a lot of intense feelings of love, hate, happiness, compassion, fear, anger, relief, sadness. We are here to help you with these complex emotions.
Trauma therapy can help you address the event(s) and begin the journey of processing. Face your fears and learn the skills to help you function better. We are here to support you.
Burnout is the state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that can be caused by prolonged or repeated stress. If you're experiencing burn out then get in touch.
There are 4 types of Transitions. Understanding which type of transition you are going through can help you navigate through this process. Get in touch to start your healing process.
Perinatal mental health refers to any mental health issue experienced in relation to pregnancy. If you have experienced or are experiencing this, get the support you need.
Why Get Counselling?
Why Should I Start Today?
Because I’m tired of my emotions controlling me
Because I’m tired of not being able to communicate with my significant others
Because I long to reignite that connection with my significant other
Because I’m tired of being clouded by my anxious thoughts
Because I want to enjoy the things I used to enjoy
Because I want to be able to let go of things I cannot change
Because my past doesn’t define my future
Why Get Counselling?
Why Should I Start Today?
Individuals
Couples
Families
Workshops
Hold Me Tight ®
Is a relationship workshop for couples.
Join us if:
You desire more effective communication with your partner.
You are curious about the underlying reasons for your conflicts.
You long for deeper intimacy and a more loving connection.
You are curious about your partner’s and your own emotional needs and responses.
You are committed to moving away from negative patterns of interaction and replacing them with comfort and connection.
You want to affirm your relationship’s strengths and create a more secure sense of attachment.