Forest for the Trees

1-to-1 sessions

Sometimes, we can’t see the forest for the trees.‍ ‍We get lost in the details, stuck in our thinking, and lose sight of the bigger picture.

A Forest for the Trees session is a private, structured writing space that helps you sort through what feels stuck, unclear, or mentally heavy and better understand what matters most.

These 1-to-1 sessions can help you when you are feeling:

  • mentally cluttered or overwhelmed

  • stuck in overthinking

  • emotionally tangled or weighed down

  • unclear what to do next

  • ready to work through a specific block

The process is simple.
The outcomes are often surprising.

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“It was a wonderful experience - not always easy but I was blown away as to how it took me to a deeper understanding of what I was struggling with and also much greater clarity in how to respond. I have kept a journal since I was a teenager but rarely does my journaling take me to such clarity.” - Jacquie

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“I don’t feel like talking about it!”

Does that sound familiar? You want to sort out the clutter in your mind, but you don’t feel like talking about it right now. Or you have been talking, and you still feel confused.

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This is exactly why I designed Forest for the Trees. I respect your desire to take control of your life and honour your right to do that privately.

With just a bit of information from you, I will design a writing session shaped around what you’re carrying and what you most need clarity on.

Each 1-to-1 session is 50 minutes and includes the following:

  • A calm and supportive environment

  • Grounding mindfulness techniques

  • Structured writing prompts

  • Time to write, reflect, and notice what emerges

  • Gentle guidance to help you make sense of what’s surfacing

  • A short debrief to help you integrate what you’ve discovered 

  • Session recording (optional)

$90 CAD for a 50-minute 1-to-1 guided journaling session.

Book a Session

Not sure?

If you’re not quite sure that a 1-to-1 structured writing session is for you, I’d love to chat and answer your questions.

Book a 15-minute free consultation: We can chat on the phone or on Zoom. You choose!

Of course, you can also send me an email!

Schedule a FREE 15-min. consultation.

A note about privacy

These sessions are private, supportive, and centered on your experience. You are never required to share your writing aloud. The focus is not on writing skill or performance, but on using writing as a tool for insight, clarity, and emotional understanding.

FAQs 1-to-1 Sessions

  • You can book one session at a time and repeat as much as you would like. Each session will focus on what you most need clarity on.

  • Yes! My structured writing method is grounded in a compilation of psychological and linguistic theoretical frameworks. Examples include solution focused, strengths based, semantic distancing, narrative structure. Trained in Applied Language Studies provided the necessary tools to gently weave these tools into every session to help you move forward.

  • You can pay by credit card or e-transfer. To complete your booking for a session, you will be prompted to pay by credit card or Paypal. Please send me an email if you prefer to pay by e-transfer.

  • As long as you give 48 hours’ notice, you can get a refund or reschedule your session.

  • All aspects of your involvement with Trees & Breathe will be held in utmost confidence. Your personally identifiable information is not discussed or disclosed, directly or indirectly, without your prior consent.

    There are a few situations in which I am legally obliged to break confidentiality in order to protect your safety or another individual's. These include:

    • Risk of harm to self or another person

    • Suspected child abuse or neglect for a minor under the age of 16

    • A legal subpoena of records regarding an incident (if possible, I will contact you before releasing any information).

  • As per the Trees & Breathe disclaimer (found in the website footer), all Trees & Breathe writing sessions are designed for self-care purposes and are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual experiences and results may vary. Participants are encouraged to seek professional advice for any health-related issues and to take personal responsibility for their well-being during and after the sessions.

  • This is completely your choice!

  • At your request, I will record the session and send it to you after the session.

  • Absolutely! Instead of meeting, I can send you a recorded session designed just for you. Your choice!