Healthy Relationships, Connected Lives.
Philosophy
Dr. Cluff’s goal is to help her clients improve their relationships through better communication. Understanding the emotions that underlie some of the issues experienced throughout different life stages and relationships lies at the heart of her approach. Developing an understanding of any issues at hand is one of the many ways in which therapy can offer valuable insights and support. Learning these skills can have lasting positive effects on relationships, whether they are with your partner, your child, or a relative.
How she can help
Dr. Cluff applies the principles of evidence-based treatments while paying close attention to individual circumstances and honoring the challenges we all face on our journey through life. Dr. Cluff’s approach with couples is based on the belief that “everybody brings something to the table”. The repair and deepening of a connection to a loved one can be a liberating experience when trust has been compromised. Learning about the tools that are available to help repair and heal relationships is a powerful resource that Dr. Cluff’s approach offers her clients.
Education
Dr. Cluff grew up in Germany. She moved to Canada to study psychology at the University of British Columbia in 2006. Following her undergraduate degree, she moved to London, Great Britain, to pursue her Master’s in psychoanalytic studies. Upon completion of her postgraduate degree, Dr. Cluff moved back to Canada, settling in beautiful Kelowna, BC, where she spent one year rotating in clinical practice while completing her doctorate.
Clinical Practice
Dr. Cluff provides treatment for the following:
• Discernment Coaching
• Collaborative Separation
• Couples Counselling
• Parenting Challenges
"Psychology cannot tell people how they ought to live their lives. It can however, provide them with the means for effecting personal and social change."
— Albert Bandura
“Dr. Cluff worked with me and other students on a research project. I consider her to be a pleasant and competent individual, who is committed to providing quality support to the people she works with."
– Professor Liane Gabora (UBC), APA Berlyne Award recipient for outstanding research
“I have found Dr. Cluff to be a very caring and understanding, non-judgmental therapist. She not only listens with empathy, she also provides tools and suggestions to help build better communication skills with the prime motive to improve relationships. I would recommend Dr. Cluff to anyone.”