Attachment-based Therapists in London, ON

Welcome to Balance Self-Care,I’m glad you have taken the first step in getting support. Whether you or a loved one are grappling with a life-changing event, looking to process the past or really just focusing on the future and how to gaining helpful tools in your back-pocket, I am here. Remember, reaching out is the first step to regaining your mental health and vitality back. For so many, it's not one thing that happened, but several trajectory changes that piled one on top of another.

My work as a counsellor is focused on helping you overcome emotional challenges and navigate through overwhelming experiences. With an unwavering belief in the power of creating a non-judgmental and authentic therapeutic environment, I strive to foster a space where you can engage in deep and transformative work that leads to genuine healing and inner peace. I work closely with each person to find and develop a treatment plan that will embrace the uniqueness of each situation and offer the attention required to achieve optimal mental wellness.

Life and relationships can be complicated and at times we can find ourselves in a place where  we are unsure of how to proceed. I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and there is hope and direction for your life. As someone who has lived in multiple countries and worked with international students from around the world, I recognize that each person sees life through different contexts and worldviews in relation to their individual experiences. I offer culturally sensitive therapy which is individualized to you and your personal story.

If you are living with the impacts of trauma, relationship breakdown, or a crisis of identity, you’re not alone. I have over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples with interpersonal trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse recovery, discrimination, loss of meaning in life, and uncertainties of purpose or identity. My work is psychodynamic, somatically-focused, and supports the psychological growth of clients. I want to help you get to the roots of problems and develop greater self-awareness in the process. I believe that long-term wellness ultimately stems from developing insight into the various patterns of our lives.

Sometimes life hurts and we are uncertain how to move forward. Trauma, grief, life transitions, difficult relationships, and past experiences often leave us searching for healing and hope. We don’t want to do this work alone, and yet we don’t always know where to turn. In the therapeutic relationship you will be heard and seen. In my practice I use a holistic, person-centred approach where together we will build a respectful relationship that allows you to gain new skills, acquire knowledge that helps bring about change, and work toward your personal goals.

Are you feeling anxious, on edge, angry or unable to keep your emotions in check? Perhaps you are experiencing stress at work or in your family or have been dealing with a major life change or traumatic event. Looking to find some peace and ways to calm and cope then I am here to help. I offer Individual and Family Therapy to children, youth, adults and families. Therapy is hard work but together we can work to find solutions and strategies to help you restore your balance.

I believe in each person’s capacity for healing and I endeavor to meet you from a place of curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I work with individuals to process and peacefully resolve past trauma, manage present anxieties, and effectively cope with stressors to engage more fully in their lives. I am an attachment-based practitioner trained in various integrative and relational therapies with a specific focus on trauma recovery and anxiety management.

Welcome and thank you for considering me for your therapist. I believe that therapy is best thought of as a means of becoming the best possible version of yourself; this requires vulnerability, bravery, and a willingness to change or explore new ways to interact with the world, the people we care about, and ourselves. I am an integrative therapist who is collaborative, responsive, trauma informed, and YOU centred in my approach. I am committed to providing a space that is supportive, empowering, non-judgmental, and that recognizes the strengths you have or want to build on.

I extend a warm invitation to you, to a nurturing space where healing unfolds naturally. If you're seeking support for your child, your family, or yourself in times of difficulty, know that you've found a haven where safety, understanding, and gentle guidance live. Let's embark on this journey together, creating a home for emotional well-being to move you through this challenge.

Trauma & painful early life experiences can get in the way of being able to enjoy our lives today.If you are suffering from PTSD, childhood trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, relationship breakdown or chronic stress, I can help. I am a trauma specialist and will help you to rebuild your life. I have extensive experience with First Responders, including physicians, and I will help you to feel safe and heard. First responders are seen ASAP. If you want to experience profound change, healthy relationships & trauma healing, I can help. Healing from trauma and a whole new outlook on yourself and your life are possible.

There are countless reasons why you and/or your families journey may have lead to seeking therapy for support. Whether it be struggling with big emotions, feeling stuck, stressed, hurt, overwhelmed, maybe you're struggling with certain behavioural tendencies, or relationships with friends and families. I am here to hold the space with you so we can understand where your life can be enhanced.

~Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do~- Brené Brown. Life presents us with all types of road blocks, situations and experiences that may have our body and mind reacting in different ways or feelings. Children, adolescents and adults all experience feelings that provide internal and external responses. Coping with the way our mind and body feels through these situations does not have to be done alone. Your goals and feelings are important. You deserve a safe space to process and create intentional coping skills.

I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, negative coping, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of new Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that never seem to change; growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting, do you want to change how you parent your own child--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.

Hi there :) I'm Christine and I am a white, ADHDer, queer person. I am passionate about helping 2SLGBTQ+ folx, parents, and adults explore challenges anxiety, depression and ADHD-specific struggles including executive dysfunction, procrastination and task initiation. I am also passionate about helping individuals explore different relationship dynamics (such as kink, polyamory and consensual non monogamy). I guide my clients through challenges with struggling to find and create meaning in life as well as help individuals discover and live according to the values they hold.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed in your close relationships? Maybe you are noticing resentment or stress re-surfacing in arguments with your partner or you find yourself feeling guilt or shame after interacting with your parents or other loved ones. Navigating these feelings in our closest relationships can be intimidating and stressful. In every relationship, we crave emotional closeness… and we seek it out even if it harms us in some ways or feels unhealthy. Family, relationships, marriages… they are hard work. I am here to support you to find your own voice, and to find ways to make these relationships have a healthier impact.

Relationships are at the core of feeling love and belonging. However, when our relationships are functioning poorly we can experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or anger. In this space, we will explore how early life relationships shaped your attachment, communication, and conflict patterns to connect them to the impact they are having in your current life. From there, we can develop healthy new patterns. I also work with couples on their communication, boundaries, intimacy, meeting needs, and trust. Together you will learn to communicate safely and predictably and co-create your ideal intimate life.

I am currently accepting new coaching clients and students. Supporting and educating parents with heavy hearts is a calling for me. If you find it difficult to know how to respond to your child’s challenging behaviours and emotional outbursts, if bedtimes are difficult or you do not feel confident in yourself as a parent, you're not alone and I'm here to help. I've worked with children, adults, couples and families for 25 years and I currently consult, coach and provide private and group courses over the phone from wherever you feel most comfortable. (Note: I am not providing psychotherapy services at this time, RP - Inactive)

Now welcoming new clients (offering in person, virtual, evening/ weekends, pay what you can & sliding scale options). We prioritize a compassionate, judgment free space. We offer a client-centred, trauma-focused & attachment-based approach to supporting mental and relational health. We believe that we all come to therapy with complex experiences that often connect and impact us, therefore, our approach will always honour your story and how the parts of it weave together. Britt has gained experience supporting individuals & families over the last 10 years working in the social services field. Britt also provides some supervision.

I am a Reg. Psychotherapist/Clinical Trauma Specialist and an Accredited Family Mediator. I am passionate about the work that I do which includes working with children, adolescents and their families. I have extensive experience in working with children from separated and divorced families. I have been called as an expert witness in our family court system several times over the past 25 years. I often work in collaboration with other professionals to best support families. I am an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association of Family Mediators. I assist families that are separating to develop a solid Parenting plan.