Therapists in V5M

I have over twenty years’ experience working with children, youth, adults and families from diverse cultures. I specialise in providing treatment that specifically addresses individual and family needs, strengths, challenges and obstacles. My approach is strength-based, trauma-informed and collaborative. Most problems are caused by many overlapping factors. Therapy usually involves exploring the big picture and developing practical and constructive ways to support well-being and change. Sometimes it is helpful to explore ways in which past experiences and relationships are affecting current experiences and behaviour.

I have a 4 week wait for new clients, please email me to be added to the list for when a spot opens up! I help people pleasers & perfectionists to feel confident and empowered in multiple areas of life such as with family, in relationships, and their career. My goal is to help you get clear on your values, and your strengths, so that you can honour healthy boundaries with yourself and others based on what's most important to you. I will help you to develop insight into the internal programs that keep you in the comfort zone and to decide which parts are helpful and which ones are holding you back from your greatest fulfillment.

As a parent, you are the one who knows your child best. If you are reading this, I trust that you have been doing your best all along--you are just temporarily lost about how to relate with or help your child. May be you have been observing one or more of these behaviours in your child: aggression, anger, lethargy, or anxiety. The list could go on. You have tried to seek advice from the teachers or other parents; you research parenting advice or strategies. Somehow, your child continues to struggle. You are exhausted from trying to cope and being supportive.

I find hope in what seems to be hopeless situations and clients trust that I can help without judgment. Listening to my clients' personal stories is both an honour and a privilege; feeling heard and understood is often their first significant step towards change. Mostly what I've found is that in my 30 years in the field of psychology and mental health, most of us can work through most of life's little challenges. When you have a challenge that you can't quite get past on your own - There's Counselling for That!

When painful thoughts and emotions show up, it can be like trying to find our way through a fog. It’s hard to live the way we want to when anxiety makes our mind spin in circles, when shame hangs on us like a dead weight, and when our inner voice is constantly questioning and criticizing. As painful as they are, these feelings are here to show us that something needs to change. By listening to them and working through them together, we can clear the path to a life that is manageable and fulfilling. In my practice, I work with adults—both individuals and couples—to help them find that path.

Do you struggle with anxiety or low mood, have difficulty creating new habits, experience high stress or pressure, or have problems in relationships? My approach to individual therapy combines CBT with concepts including mindfulness, attachment, meaning-making/purpose, and often an exploration of values and beliefs to address mood and create a more fulfilling life. I work with individuals (8+), couples, and families. Read more on my website where I go into detail. You want to thrive. I can help.

I believe in the innate ability of every human to heal.. even when it feels too dark to do so. My goal is to help foster insights, understanding and acceptance of the obstacles that prevent you from living with more ease, as we explore alternative and empowering changes. I use a range of skills (including CBT/ACT/Mindfulness/Psychodynamic/Somatic) in a warm, compassionate and authentic container. I bring a holistic perspective, honoring the connection of mind, body and soul. I work with adult clients, couples and groups, in person and virtually. I have specialized training in Somatic Trauma Processing: SEP

You know the best way out is always through...but "through" is HARD, especially when you're experiencing painful emotions and you're not sure where to start. So let us help you through. Breaking free from deeply-rooted self-doubt, anxiety, body image concerns, relational conflicts, and struggling self-worth isn't something you need to do alone. We've got you! You'll fit right in with us if you're ready to change your relationship with yourself, to really get to know who you are, and finally heal from the patterns that are holding you back.

In our sessions, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and open space where you can express yourself and explore your inner world so that we can create change together. While it is true that counselling can be challenging, I also believe it can and should include humour, hope, and be a comfortable place for you to learn and grow. If you are in a place where you are ready to make a change, I will support you to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, parenting, relationship challenges, grief & loss, trauma, psychedelic integration, & career.

Welcome to Golem Expressive Arts Therapy! Have you been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout? Have you or your child tried talk therapy without much success? Or would you like to revive your creativity after years of corporate work? I use a trauma-informed lens to help rediscover the compassionate, resilient, parts of you hidden beneath layers of suffering. My unique approach combines Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), clay therapy, IFS-informed therapy, somatic interventions, and mindfulness. In my practice, I strive to create an open and non-judgmental connection, providing you with a safe space to heal and grow.

For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.

I work from the deep belief that you have everything you need to heal and thrive. My role is to create a context (eg. ND-affirming, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, decolonial, anti-imperial) in which you can connect with all that you are. This may involve figuring out "internal" conflict, development of trust and skills in yourself and others, and/or turning trauma into wisdom. Please check out my website for more!

Are seeking for a deeper connection with yourself and others? Do you feel lost in the busyness of today's fast paced world? Are you looking to slow down? To find out what your soul is craving for? Connection is healing. The capacity to share without judgement is nourishing to the heart. My approach to therapy is integrative; I use a combination of talk and expressive arts - this includes visual arts, creative writing, movement - or finding new ways of expression that might seem appropriate for you.

Life has been hard for a long time. In some ways, you are very successful. You were managing things until now. But today, it's hard to understand why you can't manage it anymore. Loneliness feels like a constant companion. You might have depression, anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, ADHD, an eating disorder, chronic pain or more. Together, we can address those issues. We can help you get to a new place of feeling connected and present, for the first time.

Whatever your unique struggles or sufferings might look like, together we can explore how to move through and ultimately grow larger than them. I work alongside individuals who are navigating questions of identity, transitions, meaning and purpose, conflict and disconnection, and with those who seek to heal past and present hurts. I am committed to being a safe and compassionate presence, encouraging you to delve deeper into yourself.

I am committed to honouring the unique qualities of each individual and helping them explore their innate resources for well-being. Whether you are healing from a trauma, anxious about this stage in your life, or adapting to a changing world, we can work together to help you cultivate a more meaningful life and develop skills to navigate challenges. As both the Director and RCC at Thriving Roots Counselling Services, I support youth, couples, and families on their healing journeys, many who have been rediscovering their own gifts and resilience with my support.

“I will see this through with you”. I am a Marriage and Family therapist with a Master in Psychology. I work with different population; Children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. I offer my sessions through an online platform. My main emphasis of work is based on looking at primary relationships and explore its influence on client's current well-being. A lot of weight is put on processing personalities & identities with the aim of supporting the evolution of the person’s view of themselves and to create satisfaction though movement to an authentic self-perception. I lived in Lebanon & USA. I speak Arabic, French & English.

As a Clinical Mental Health counselor I help clients with anxiety and depression understand how to heal their nervous system. I meet clients where they are at and we decide together the best course of action for moving forward. I am a trauma therapist and I help people to understand their healing journey. I provide tools for emotional regulation, and calming an overactive nervous system. I also provide tools for shifting beliefs and increasing well being daily. I use Safe and Sound an inner ear acoustic intervention that is evidence based and has been shown to calm an overactive nervous system which is so important for therapy.

As a therapist, I believe in being authentically human, honoring where you are, and providing a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. I'm here to hold room for all of you. The messy bits are just as welcome as the put together parts.