Individual therapy is a one-on-one process where you work with a trained therapist to explore emotional challenges, understand patterns, and develop tools for healing and personal growth. It can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-worth, life transitions, and more. 

All sessions are led by Mita Menezes, an experienced Psychologist and Experiential Therapist who specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional wellness, and relationship healing. 

Engaging in Therapy or Counseling can profoundly impact your mental and emotional well-being. Through open and honest conversations with a trained professional, you can achieve the following:

• Express Yourself: Freely express your deepest thoughts, feelings, wounds, fantasies, and desires in a safe, non-judgmental space, gaining a better understanding of your situation's core.

• Gain Insight: Explore the root causes of your challenges and understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected, helping you see patterns and make informed changes.

• Develop Coping Skills: Learn effective strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions, empowering you to handle life's ups and downs more resiliently.

• Improve Relationships: Build healthier communication and interpersonal skills, fostering stronger connections with yourself and others. Understand and resolve conflicts, and improve relationship dynamics.

• Boost Self-Esteem: Increase self-acceptance and develop a more positive sense of self, enhancing your confidence and overall outlook on life.

• Enhance Emotional Regulation: Learn techniques to manage and regulate your emotions more effectively. 

Therapy or Counselling can help you enhance self-awareness and build resilience, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. Our experienced therapist, Mita Menezes, employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to your individual needs, creating a safe and confidential space for self-reflection and growth. 

Our Individual Therapy is designed for anyone seeking to improve their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It’s especially helpful if you’re experiencing challenges such as:

• Trauma or past emotional wounds

• Anxiety, depression, or persistent stress

• Low self-esteem or self-criticism

• Difficulties in managing emotions or relationships

• A desire for personal growth and self-discovery

Whether you're in distress or simply looking to enhance your overall quality of life, our compassionate, personalized approach offers the support you need to heal and thrive.

At Turtle Balance, we specialize in compassionate therapy tailored to help you navigate and heal from life's challenges. We provide support in areas including:

• Trauma Recovery: Healing from past traumas and reclaiming your sense of safety and resilience.

• Anxiety: Developing coping mechanisms to manage worry, panic attacks, and phobias for greater emotional stability.

• Relationship Issues: Overcoming unhealthy patterns, improving communication, and building strong, supportive relationships.

• Sexual Challenges: Addressing concerns around sexual desire, performance, satisfaction, and intimacy to enhance connection.

• Low Self-Esteem: Boosting self-worth and confidence while cultivating a positive self-image.

• Anger Management: Learning to understand and manage anger constructively for healthier interactions.

• Grief & Loss: Navigating the mourning process and coping with significant losses compassionately.

• Depression: Managing persistent sadness and hopelessness while rediscovering joy in daily life.

• PTSD: Processing traumatic memories to reduce their impact and reclaim control over your life.

• Trust Issues: Rebuilding trust in yourself and others to foster secure, fulfilling relationships.

• Emotional Dysregulation: Gaining tools to manage intense emotions effectively and promote balance.

• Fear of Failure: Overcoming fear and building resilience to confidently face life's challenges.

• Chronic Emptiness or Hopelessness: Exploring underlying causes and developing strategies for a more fulfilling life.

• Fear of Abandonment: Addressing attachment fears to create secure, lasting connections.

• Perfectionism & Self-Criticism: Cultivating self-compassion and acceptance while easing the burden of unrealistic standards.

If you're experiencing any of these challenges—or if there's something else weighing on your mind—reach out to us. At Turtle Balance, we’re committed to offering personalized support that guides you toward healing and growth.

Each session lasts approximately 60–70 minutes. We also provide intensive longer sessions if there is a requirement The number of sessions varies based on your goals. Some people benefit from a few focused sessions, while others engage in therapy longer-term for deeper transformation. 

That’s completely okay. Mita will guide you through the process at your pace. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to explore and grow.

Yes. Confidentiality is a core part of therapy. Everything you share is held in a safe, respectful space, with strict ethical and professional standards in place.

Absolutely. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many clients come to explore self-growth, manage stress, build confidence, or simply reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way.

Experiential Therapy is an approach that emphasizes the importance of engaging in activities and experiences to promote emotional healing and personal growth. Unlike traditional talk therapies, it encourages clients to actively participate in therapeutic exercises, role-playing, guided imagery, and expressive arts. Through these experiences, individuals can explore and process emotions, gain insights into their behaviours and relationships, and develop new ways of coping and relating to others. This hands-on approach can be especially effective in addressing trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and enhancing overall emotional well-being. 

At Turtle Balance, we integrate Experiential Therapy with modalities such as Expressive Arts, Psychodrama, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic, IFS, Breathwork, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and more. 

Our therapy is built on a foundation of inclusivity, personalization, and comprehensive care. Here are the key features that set our approach apart:

• Confidentiality: Your privacy is of the utmost importance. All discussions within the therapy session are confidential, creating a safe space for open communication.

• LGBTQIA+ Inclusive: We offer an affirming space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

• Sex Therapy Informed: Our therapist is trained in sex therapy, offering a specialized approach to address issues related to intimacy, sexuality, and sexual health.

• Trauma-Informed Care: Many individuals may have experienced trauma or going through trauma in their lives. We utilize trauma-informed care principles to create a safe and supportive environment for healing.

• Qualified Experts: Qualified, experienced and certified experts dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support. 

• Holistic Approach: We consider your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, offering a comprehensive holistic approach to address various facets of your life.

• Customized Therapy Plans: Each individual is unique. We create personalized therapy plans tailored to your specific needs, ensuring the most effective therapeutic journey.

• Interactive and Experiential Techniques: We employ a variety of dynamic, experiential, hands-on techniques to make the therapeutic process both engaging, transformative, dynamic and impactful 

• Culturally Competent Therapist: We are culturally competent, ensuring that your unique background and perspectives are respected and integrated into the therapeutic process.

• Global Experience: We bring a wealth of global experience, having worked and collaborated with people from diverse cultures and industries around the world. This ensures a broad and inclusive perspective in our approach.

These features highlight our commitment to offering inclusive, personalized, and effective therapy that meets a diverse range of needs and backgrounds.

At Turtle Balance, we embrace an eclectic, integrated approach to therapy that combines evidence-based interventions with experiential techniques. We understand that every individual is unique, and our comprehensive strategy addresses the multifaceted nature of emotional well-being and mental health. By blending traditional therapeutic modalities with innovative, hands-on methods, we tailor our approach to meet each individual's specific needs and goals.

Our interventions include, but are not limited to:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Expressive Arts Therapy (EXAT) 

• Psychodrama Psychotherapy

• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE) 

• Gestalt Therapy

• Transactional Analysis (TA)  

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Behaviour Modification 

• Somatica Method

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Our approach is grounded in the belief that healing is a multifaceted process that requires a comprehensive and tailored strategy. By integrating these diverse modalities, we develop a personalized, holistic treatment plan designed specifically for your needs. 

In your first session, Mita will gently guide you through a conversation to understand your concerns, emotional history, and goals. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out—it's a space to feel heard, supported, and begin where you are. 

We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for rescheduling or cancellations. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full session fee. This helps us honor your time and ours.

Our therapy packages offer exceptional value for a premium, trauma-informed, and experiential approach. Despite the high quality and personalized care provided, our pricing is competitively set—lower than similar premium services in the market. This ensures that you can invest in your mental health and personal growth without compromising on quality.