We’re redefining what therapy can be — by targeting the real root of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural patterns.
Have you ever wondered why, even with insight and effort, you sometimes can’t get out of your own way?
ShiftGrit’s Pattern Theory explains why. It maps how early experiences shape identity-level beliefs that quietly drive emotional reactions, behaviours, and thoughts.
While awareness is the first goal of therapy, we don’t stop there. Through Reconditioning — our structured, neuroscience-informed change process — we work directly with the emotional mind to dissolve the outdated patterns that block you from the life you want.
Rooted in principles of classical conditioning, exposure therapy, attachment theory, and neuropsychology, the ShiftGrit Core Method has helped thousands of clients move from self-sabotage to purposeful, values-driven living.
What does our therapy program look like?
ShiftGrit offers a highly structured, carefully tuned approach to therapy, delivered by specially trained clinicians.
You won’t hear “So what do you want to talk about today?”
Instead, your therapist will guide you through a strategic game plan — built to move you toward lasting change.
Session One: Enriched Intake
We investigate what’s happening for you by taking a comprehensive inventory of your life — from sleep to relationships to personal history.
You don’t have to prepare. Our therapists do the detective work and share actionable insights with you from the start.
Sessions Two and Three: Cognitive Mind Education
We teach you Pattern Theory — helping you understand why your emotional reactions, thoughts, and behaviours are happening, and how they link back to core patterns.
You’ll gain clear insight into yourself — and into others.
Sessions Four and Beyond: Reconditioning the Walnut Brain
We move beyond the cognitive mind and retrain the Walnut Brain — the emotional threat system.
Through Reconditioning, we dissolve the outdated limiting beliefs that quietly hijack your reactions, freeing you to create new, automatic responses that align with your goals and values.
Inspired by the Hive
One of the central themes of our new core values is the “Hive Mentality.” This concept is influenced by the beehive, a super-organism where every member works in harmony, without rank, focusing on the collective rather than the individual. At Shift, we embrace this mentality, recognizing that our strength lies in our unity and collaborative spirit.
Core Values
- Hive Mentality: Our best days are when we work in unity. Whether it is clinicians using the Hive chat for collaboration and support, or our CES team enhancing client understanding through sharing knowledge, recognizing each members strengths allows us to grow and succeed together.
- Truth Over Comfort: We seek open and honest communication in all aspects of our work. Addressing issues directly, before they escalate, fosters a transparent and trusting environment.
- Celebrate the Wins: We aim to share and celebrate our successes, whether grand or small. This not only recognizes the challenges we overcome, it also maintains a positive environment that motivates us to continue to strive for greatness.
- Build People Up: Be a helper, contributor, inspirer, and problem solver. By empowering and trusting each other, we empower ourselves and enhance our collective abilities.
- Be Disciplined: This value spotlights the importance of accountability and consistency in all areas of each of our practices.
- Know, Communicate and Seek The Why: Understanding the ‘why’ behind what we do is crucial and applies to all facets of Shift. It drives our curiosity and commitment to knowledge, ensuring that each step is informed, intentional, and guided. This paves the way for continuous improvement, innovation, and breakthroughs.
