Teghan is officially diagnosed with ADHD and unofficially diagnosed as Autistic. Teghan has a unique and personal understanding of the "Late Diagnosis" experience and being a neurodivergent parent. Teghan does not identify as an expert on neurodivergence but strives to provide a neuro-affirming approach.
Teghan is a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) and has had training on How to Talk about Sex, and in Integrated Sex and Couples Therapy. Teghan can support individuals or couples (including non-traditional relationships) with a range of relationship and intimacy related issues.
Teghan has completed Certifications levels 1 and 2 in Clinical Trauma (CCTP-II) with Evergreen Certifications. This means Teghan has received training in how to recognize and work with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (Childhood Trauma & Adult CPTSD).
Teghan has a special interest in understanding how our identities are formed, what influences them, and how to re-author or build upon our sense of who we are as a person. Teghan acknowledges the societal influences on identity and believes there is always more to the person sitting in front of her.
Teghan has experience with supporting clients in toxic workplaces, experiencing job burnout, and navigating challenging co-workers or managers. Teghan can support you to build professional and personal boundaries, identify value-driven actions, and cope with workplace stress.
Teghan has experience and training in assessing for Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). Teghan has worked with families, individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experience with or are currently experiencing DFV. Teghan knows the impact of DFV on our identity, self-worth, trust in others, and mental health. Teghan understands the complexity of DFV relationships and knows there can be many reasons to stay or return to a relationship labelled as DFV.
Teghan has years of experience working with parents facing a multitude of challenging situations. Teghan is a parent herself and has first-hand experience with how parenthood doesn't always go "to plan." Teghan will support you with compassion and care.
Teghan has over 8 years of experience of providing therapeutic practice in the social services and counselling fields. Want to know more about her background and experiences?