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Chris Chmielewski
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
My background holds 40yr of extensive practice experience and continued learning. Expertise:all relationship concerns; recovery/healing from emotional hurts, losses, trauma. Such events, if in early years, can instill persistent insecurity, fears, loneliness and grief, causing troubled close relationships and inner-life: Restricting our core resilient nature where we keep strong potentials to be more open, creative, confident, realistic/effective persons. Mainly treat “self-regulation” problems: Social anxiety, shame/guilt, anger, depression; Overdependencies; Intimacy-sexuality, Communication; Identity-Personality issues;Selfcare.
My background holds 40yr of extensive practice experience and continued learning. Expertise:all relationship concerns; recovery/healing from emotional hurts, losses, trauma. Such events, if in early years, can instill persistent insecurity, fears, loneliness and grief, causing troubled close relationships and inner-life: Restricting our core resilient nature where we keep strong potentials to be more open, creative, confident, realistic/effective persons. Mainly treat “self-regulation” problems: Social anxiety, shame/guilt, anger, depression; Overdependencies; Intimacy-sexuality, Communication; Identity-Personality issues;Selfcare.
(226) 400-1834 View (226) 400-1834
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Rachel Iris Grant
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(226) 457-0219 View (226) 457-0219
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Alexandra Marino
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
I understand the feeling of overwhelm that some may have towards therapy. This understanding enables me to be genuine and intentional within my work. I enter each relationship with new energy, focusing our time on your unique goals. I believe in the philosophy that we are innately pulled towards health therefore, I believe in your capacity to move towards a healthier and happier version of yourself. I work as a facilitator, guiding you in accessing your innate resiliency.
I understand the feeling of overwhelm that some may have towards therapy. This understanding enables me to be genuine and intentional within my work. I enter each relationship with new energy, focusing our time on your unique goals. I believe in the philosophy that we are innately pulled towards health therefore, I believe in your capacity to move towards a healthier and happier version of yourself. I work as a facilitator, guiding you in accessing your innate resiliency.
(226) 400-1108 View (226) 400-1108
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Rebecca Denby
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
HELLO and WELCOME: Let's spend some time focusing on your needs. I will balance listening to your experiences, thoughts, and emotions with the introduction of exercises and techniques (often somatic or compassion-based) that will shift self-critical thoughts to self-compassion, build confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, bring ease to your mind, and soothe your autonomic nervous system. As an experienced therapist, I will empower, support, and guide you as you create positive and lasting change in your life. Clients report feeling understood and hopeful after the first session.
HELLO and WELCOME: Let's spend some time focusing on your needs. I will balance listening to your experiences, thoughts, and emotions with the introduction of exercises and techniques (often somatic or compassion-based) that will shift self-critical thoughts to self-compassion, build confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, bring ease to your mind, and soothe your autonomic nervous system. As an experienced therapist, I will empower, support, and guide you as you create positive and lasting change in your life. Clients report feeling understood and hopeful after the first session.
(226) 240-3631 View (226) 240-3631
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Farah Fatima
Registered Psychotherapist, BHS, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N6A  (Online Only)
Often it is difficult to prioritize our needs and reach out for help when we are struggling. I can understand that taking the first step towards seeking support is not always easy. I can provide a safe non judgmental space to all my clients. I take my time in completing the intake process and listen to all your needs. I can offer 90 minute sessions as I understand that 1 hour is usually not enough to share all about your issues and build rapport with someone you are meeting for the first time. I hold my clients' hands through this process so they can trust me to help and support them.
Often it is difficult to prioritize our needs and reach out for help when we are struggling. I can understand that taking the first step towards seeking support is not always easy. I can provide a safe non judgmental space to all my clients. I take my time in completing the intake process and listen to all your needs. I can offer 90 minute sessions as I understand that 1 hour is usually not enough to share all about your issues and build rapport with someone you are meeting for the first time. I hold my clients' hands through this process so they can trust me to help and support them.
(647) 932-1484 View (647) 932-1484
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Christian Couple And Individual Therapy Alerica Carr
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MACP(C), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Are you searching for a compassionate therapist who understands the unique intersection of faith and mental health? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or haunted by past traumas? Do you long for a therapist who not only understands your struggles but also offers a path to healing rooted in faith? My heartfelt mission is to walk alongside you as you discover hope, healing, and purpose through your Christian faith. I firmly believe that God's boundless love and grace are at the heart of our journey toward healing and transformation. Together, we'll embark on a deeply personal exploration of
Are you searching for a compassionate therapist who understands the unique intersection of faith and mental health? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or haunted by past traumas? Do you long for a therapist who not only understands your struggles but also offers a path to healing rooted in faith? My heartfelt mission is to walk alongside you as you discover hope, healing, and purpose through your Christian faith. I firmly believe that God's boundless love and grace are at the heart of our journey toward healing and transformation. Together, we'll embark on a deeply personal exploration of
(226) 741-4568 View (226) 741-4568
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Kendra Jennifer Aronson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A
I am currently not accepting new clients. You have taken a great step forward in seeking support. I view therapy as a very collaborative process. My goal is to be empathetic, engaging, and to provide a comfortable framework for you to explore the emotions, choices and relationships that are most important to you. Together we will develop a treatment plan that best meets your needs. My therapeutic approach is warm and non-judgmental, which I balance with direct and open conversation. I am driven in my work to empower people to discover and enhance their personal strengths, and use these skills to reach their goals.
I am currently not accepting new clients. You have taken a great step forward in seeking support. I view therapy as a very collaborative process. My goal is to be empathetic, engaging, and to provide a comfortable framework for you to explore the emotions, choices and relationships that are most important to you. Together we will develop a treatment plan that best meets your needs. My therapeutic approach is warm and non-judgmental, which I balance with direct and open conversation. I am driven in my work to empower people to discover and enhance their personal strengths, and use these skills to reach their goals.
(226) 210-0601 View (226) 210-0601
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Paul Rivest
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A
Finding a Therapist can sometimes feel daunting, even overwhelming. Trying to find the right fit when you only have a few lines and a picture to go by feels a bit like gambling. However, I am a big believer in listening to your instincts and that when you are open to healing, you will somehow be directed to where you need to be. Hello, my name is Paul and I have been a Registered Social Worker for over 24 years. My life purpose is to help others to find peace and healing with their emotional and mental well-being.
Finding a Therapist can sometimes feel daunting, even overwhelming. Trying to find the right fit when you only have a few lines and a picture to go by feels a bit like gambling. However, I am a big believer in listening to your instincts and that when you are open to healing, you will somehow be directed to where you need to be. Hello, my name is Paul and I have been a Registered Social Worker for over 24 years. My life purpose is to help others to find peace and healing with their emotional and mental well-being.
(226) 407-8534 View (226) 407-8534
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Jenna Mitchell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Do the words "highly sensitive" resonate with you? Do you feel misunderstood by others in your life? Feel that the world is too busy or too overwhelming for your system? As a highly sensitive soul myself- I get it! I support highly sensitive and neurodivergent young adults who struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-compassion and navigating the day to day as a highly sensitive person. Let’s work together to find your voice and walk towards authenticity. A life where you feel empowered in your sensitivity, worth and values. A life where there is intentional space for calm, peace and boundaries.
Do the words "highly sensitive" resonate with you? Do you feel misunderstood by others in your life? Feel that the world is too busy or too overwhelming for your system? As a highly sensitive soul myself- I get it! I support highly sensitive and neurodivergent young adults who struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-compassion and navigating the day to day as a highly sensitive person. Let’s work together to find your voice and walk towards authenticity. A life where you feel empowered in your sensitivity, worth and values. A life where there is intentional space for calm, peace and boundaries.
(226) 779-7727 View (226) 779-7727
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Leah Brown
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Soc, MACP, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A
Have you ever felt like you needed to do “more” or be “more” in order to feel like you are “enough?” Overwhelmed by guilt if you have needs of your own? Or believe if you did acknowledge YOU in relationships it could end in abandonment, disappointment or being alone? You may have learned to relate to yourself in this way for as long as you can remember and does not mean you are “broken” in need of being “fixed”. When we remove judgment and begin to see our “true self” through the lens of curiosity we get to reconnect with who we have always wanted to be but was too afraid to try.
Have you ever felt like you needed to do “more” or be “more” in order to feel like you are “enough?” Overwhelmed by guilt if you have needs of your own? Or believe if you did acknowledge YOU in relationships it could end in abandonment, disappointment or being alone? You may have learned to relate to yourself in this way for as long as you can remember and does not mean you are “broken” in need of being “fixed”. When we remove judgment and begin to see our “true self” through the lens of curiosity we get to reconnect with who we have always wanted to be but was too afraid to try.
(226) 457-4821 View (226) 457-4821
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Emily Rice
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients for May 2024! I offer both individual therapy and couples therapy. I want to thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Here is a little bit about my beliefs and therapeutic approach. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and an innate ability to make desired changes in their lives. Sometimes, that ability can become obscured or hindered by trauma, anxiety, or stress. I am here to help you rediscover that ability, move through your pain, and walk alongside you on your path of self-healing.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients for May 2024! I offer both individual therapy and couples therapy. I want to thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Here is a little bit about my beliefs and therapeutic approach. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and an innate ability to make desired changes in their lives. Sometimes, that ability can become obscured or hindered by trauma, anxiety, or stress. I am here to help you rediscover that ability, move through your pain, and walk alongside you on your path of self-healing.
(343) 312-7419 View (343) 312-7419
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Chandler Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Welcome to Chandler Counselling & Consulting and congratulations on taking the first step toward bettering your life. I look forward to developing a treatment plan based on your individual needs. I have been working for the past twenty years alongside individuals wanting to improve their well-being and escape the hold of anxiety, trauma, and depression. My work has been centred around attachment, trauma, and the work that can be done when we focus our attention on the relationships that matter to the individual served. Every individual is different and I pride myself on recognizing each client's unique needs.
Welcome to Chandler Counselling & Consulting and congratulations on taking the first step toward bettering your life. I look forward to developing a treatment plan based on your individual needs. I have been working for the past twenty years alongside individuals wanting to improve their well-being and escape the hold of anxiety, trauma, and depression. My work has been centred around attachment, trauma, and the work that can be done when we focus our attention on the relationships that matter to the individual served. Every individual is different and I pride myself on recognizing each client's unique needs.
(226) 241-9918 View (226) 241-9918
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Caroline Lacelle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
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.
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.
(226) 406-5032 View (226) 406-5032
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Heather MacNally
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Accepting new clients. I am a registered social worker that is passionate about helping women and couples grow and heal. I began my career working with and advocating for abused women. I then transitioned into healthcare where I worked in women’s health, adult and paediatric emergency departments. My journey with women and their families has provided me the honour of empathically walking with them during some of their darkest days. I am also excited to be working with couples as I believe that our personal relationships are often our greatest opportunities for growth and healing.
Accepting new clients. I am a registered social worker that is passionate about helping women and couples grow and heal. I began my career working with and advocating for abused women. I then transitioned into healthcare where I worked in women’s health, adult and paediatric emergency departments. My journey with women and their families has provided me the honour of empathically walking with them during some of their darkest days. I am also excited to be working with couples as I believe that our personal relationships are often our greatest opportunities for growth and healing.
(226) 840-3274 View (226) 840-3274
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Victoria Mills
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A
As a Registered Social Worker with over 9 years of experience in mental health, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate and overcome their challenges, leading to a fulfilling life as defined by them. Relationship issues, burnout, loss, or anxiety may be affecting your day-to-day life. Together, we can explore these issues in a safe space to allow for insight, growth, and recovery.
As a Registered Social Worker with over 9 years of experience in mental health, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate and overcome their challenges, leading to a fulfilling life as defined by them. Relationship issues, burnout, loss, or anxiety may be affecting your day-to-day life. Together, we can explore these issues in a safe space to allow for insight, growth, and recovery.
(548) 490-5093 View (548) 490-5093
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Natalie N Daniel
Counsellor, RSSW, CYW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
**Accepting New Referrals Call for Free Consultation** Do you feel like your child is always angry or refusing to listen? Are you feeling frustrated with trying to connect with your child? Wondering why you keep having the SAME arguments over and over? Are you in a relationship with your child and don't know how to get the good times back? Finding a Counsellor is scary and overwhelming, I"m here to take the pressure off and relate to you in a way you can connect with for meaningful change.
**Accepting New Referrals Call for Free Consultation** Do you feel like your child is always angry or refusing to listen? Are you feeling frustrated with trying to connect with your child? Wondering why you keep having the SAME arguments over and over? Are you in a relationship with your child and don't know how to get the good times back? Finding a Counsellor is scary and overwhelming, I"m here to take the pressure off and relate to you in a way you can connect with for meaningful change.
(226) 781-3743 View (226) 781-3743
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Christine Krickhan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(226) 799-1938 View (226) 799-1938
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Alexander Orr: Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Alexander (he/they)! Are you struggling with your mood, anxiety, or ADHD/ Autism? Do you feel confused, or curious about your gender or sexuality? In the age of Tik Tok/ Instagram therapy, more and more of us are being able to put words to what we’ve been struggling with. We’re wanting to feel seen and understood, and to connect with people who get us. It shouldn’t be so hard to be loved and accepted as our true selves, and I truly believe that therapy can help us feel more connected and live more authentically.
Hi, I’m Alexander (he/they)! Are you struggling with your mood, anxiety, or ADHD/ Autism? Do you feel confused, or curious about your gender or sexuality? In the age of Tik Tok/ Instagram therapy, more and more of us are being able to put words to what we’ve been struggling with. We’re wanting to feel seen and understood, and to connect with people who get us. It shouldn’t be so hard to be loved and accepted as our true selves, and I truly believe that therapy can help us feel more connected and live more authentically.
(833) 662-3178 View (833) 662-3178
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Brooke Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
(289) 210-6205 View (289) 210-6205
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Devyn Eadie | Adhd | Neurodiversity Emotion Regulation | Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A  (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! You're a woman in your 20s or 30s with ADHD. You struggle with time blindness, impulsivity, difficulty focusing at work, procrastination, rejection sensitivity, and difficulty managing emotions. Maybe you overextend yourself, and a hard time setting boundaries, or have difficulty saying no. Even if you're not diagnosed, you're pretty sure you have it. You've tried tools to help - maybe medication, maybe meditation, maybe time blocking, journaling and self-help books but you still feel stuck. Often this shows up as problems in our closest relationships - be it with friends, partners, family, or at work
Now Accepting New Clients! You're a woman in your 20s or 30s with ADHD. You struggle with time blindness, impulsivity, difficulty focusing at work, procrastination, rejection sensitivity, and difficulty managing emotions. Maybe you overextend yourself, and a hard time setting boundaries, or have difficulty saying no. Even if you're not diagnosed, you're pretty sure you have it. You've tried tools to help - maybe medication, maybe meditation, maybe time blocking, journaling and self-help books but you still feel stuck. Often this shows up as problems in our closest relationships - be it with friends, partners, family, or at work
(365) 656-0691 View (365) 656-0691

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How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.