Therapists in N6A
Christy Burgess
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified Verified
London, ON N6A
If you're seeking support or guidance on your journey, you're not alone. I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, young adults, and families through life's difficulties. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I offer compassionate guidance for communication hurdles, parenting challenges, and navigating separation/divorce. I help empower individuals, equipping them with the resilience and tools needed to effectively manage work stress and navigate conflicts with confidence and grace. My approach is rooted in building trust and fostering genuine connections.
If you're seeking support or guidance on your journey, you're not alone. I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, young adults, and families through life's difficulties. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I offer compassionate guidance for communication hurdles, parenting challenges, and navigating separation/divorce. I help empower individuals, equipping them with the resilience and tools needed to effectively manage work stress and navigate conflicts with confidence and grace. My approach is rooted in building trust and fostering genuine connections.
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.
Sarah Ashkanase Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Starting therapy is a brave and transformative step towards improving your mental health and overall well-being. I can also appreciate that beginning this process may feel intimidating and/ or overwhelming too. As an experienced and compassionate professional, my intention is to create a warm and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and building the skills and tools you need to lead a fulfilling life. I have a physical office in London, Ontario and work with individuals, virtually, across Ontario.
Starting therapy is a brave and transformative step towards improving your mental health and overall well-being. I can also appreciate that beginning this process may feel intimidating and/ or overwhelming too. As an experienced and compassionate professional, my intention is to create a warm and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and building the skills and tools you need to lead a fulfilling life. I have a physical office in London, Ontario and work with individuals, virtually, across Ontario.
Rochelle Brandt @ Welcome2Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, BCYC, TITC-TC, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
London, ON N6A (Online Only)
Seeing a therapist can be a nerve-racking experience. I applaud you for taking this first step towards healing. Have you been feeling off lately? Experiencing overwhelm at work, or in your relationships? Are you having challenges regulating your emotions or processing a difficult life transition? As a wife, mother, and fellow human, I understand the deep demands of our lives and the stress and challenges that can accompany it. Together, in a safe and judgement free space, we will work towards exploring your strengths and inner resources to develop the necessary skills and tools that it takes to meet and overcome personal concerns.
Seeing a therapist can be a nerve-racking experience. I applaud you for taking this first step towards healing. Have you been feeling off lately? Experiencing overwhelm at work, or in your relationships? Are you having challenges regulating your emotions or processing a difficult life transition? As a wife, mother, and fellow human, I understand the deep demands of our lives and the stress and challenges that can accompany it. Together, in a safe and judgement free space, we will work towards exploring your strengths and inner resources to develop the necessary skills and tools that it takes to meet and overcome personal concerns.
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Culturally Sensitive Counsellors
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.