"The Walking Therapist" A New Approach To Counselling with Amy de Nobriga

When I interviewed Amy de Nobriga it was very interesting. We spoke about all the great support she gives to people and how she discovered an unique way of therapy. I really enjoyed speaking with Amy. Amy de Nobriga from Toronto, Ontario has nearly 2 decades of experience in the field of social work with agencies, including Mount Sinai Hospital, SickKids Hospital, Humber River Hospital, The Children’s Aid Society, Interval House, The Good Shepherd, University of Guelph & York University at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has provided a wide range of therapeutic support to children, young adults, older adults, pregnant women, couples, and families. Amy worked with individuals struggling with guilt, shame, stress, substance use, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. She has offered therapy to individuals experiencing trauma, crisis, abuse, sexual assault, struggling with a medical diagnosis, financial strain, relationship struggles, domestic violence, separation, divorce, end of life decisions and bereavement. Amy continues to move forward with her career and she conducts research on the effects of art programs on children’s self-esteem and the effectiveness of the Partner Assault Response Program (PARS). She has been a guest lecturer for a CLASP seminar at Osgoode Hall Law School speaking about social work and the connection to the legal system. Amy is active in her community. Amy has received her master’s in social work from York University and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has a certificate in Family Mediation from York University. As well as a variety of trainings in various therapy modalities: including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness. Amy de Nobriga decided to boost her career and find an another way to help people in a healthy way. This is when Amy de Nobriga launches “The Walking Therapist,” making mental health care approachable, adaptable, and supportive for all. The Walking Therapist is a modern, innovative counselling service offering therapy in a way that integrates seamlessly into clients' daily lives. This person-centered approach provides therapy sessions while walking, in the comfort of your home, or via video chat, making mental health support more accessible and flexible than traditional office-based therapy. Walking therapy sessions combine light exercise with counseling, allowing clients to process emotions and thoughts while moving with a therapist by their side. This unique approach encourages a sense of ease, incorporating therapeutic support into a client's routine at school, work, or home. Therapy is designed to be non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, and easy to integrate into daily life. Amy dedicates in creating a safe, supportive space where anyone can explore their thoughts and feelings. walking alongside Amy, she will be there to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. To find out more about the walking therapist Contact “The Walking Therapist” Email: [e-mail] The Walking Therapist: Website: www.thewalkingtherapists.com and Instagram at Instagram: @amy_thewalkingtherapist or for more interviews, please contact Sasha Stoltz Publicity: Sasha Stoltz at [e-mail] | 416.579.4804 https://www.sashastoltzpublicity.com Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email [e-mail] or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas