My name is François-Albert Laurent, and I am a psychologist and member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). If you are visiting my profile, you are liklely looking to learn more about me and seeking a professional with whom you can feel comfortable opening up—someone who can meet your needs in therapy. The information below may help answer some of the questions you have about my practice.
My therapeutic approach is intergrative. While it is firmly rooted in a humanistic-existential psychology and self-psychology, it also incorporates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural frameworks for assessment and intervention. In practical terms, therapy with me is grounded in the development of a deep and authentic relationship based on trust. Through this relationship, we will work together to develop a greater understanding of yourself, your circumstances, your difficulties, and the underlying dynamics that contribute to them, with the ultimate goal of helping you regain a sense of agency and control over your situation.
My therapeutic style is interactive, warm, and compassionate. My primary tools are empathy and reflective communication— honest, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue. Sessions take the form of collaborative conversations in which I engage with you authentically, with the aim of supporting and accompanying you in a irection that reflects your own goals and values (which we will, of course, clarify together).
To ensure that you benefit from my expertise without imposing a rigid expert role, we may decide to incorporate readings, psychometric assessments, or behavioural tools into our work, depending on your needs. These initiatives are always selected collaboratively, based on our shared understanding of your situation, and are never presented as mandatory assignments or tasks.
Clientele : Adults (18 years and older)
Language : French
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