Humanistic Therapists in Ancaster, ON

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of daily life? Perhaps you are feeling anxious or depressed. You may feel burdened by past trauma or a current crisis, or maybe you are experiencing conflict at home with family, friends or at work. It can sometimes seem impossible to find balance, inner peace, and happiness. Firstly, you are not alone, but your struggles are personal, and can feel isolating and lonely. The truth is that many people find it difficult to acknowledge that they are suffering, and reaching out for help can be tough to do. Sometimes, we forget that taking care of ourselves is important and also worth the effort.

We all have within us a profound sense of knowing that helps us to live the life we ought to be living. When our lives are not aligning with this inner wisdom, we experience isolation, depression, and feel unfulfilled, stuck, and bored. We find ourselves in old repetitive patterns, jobs, and relationships that are no longer serving us. I can help you address these issues and guide you to explore the deepest parts of your self so that you can begin to live your authentic life.

I believe that every person has a desire to be their best self and live their best life. However there are times in life when you may be met with challenges, struggles or perhaps a personal crisis. Perhaps you feel you are struggling to cope. I believe in every person’s ability to heal, grow and recover. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, where we can work together to build insight, self awareness and skills.

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. Are you feeling burned out, anxious or depressed? Maybe you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you ready for a life change? I provide therapy to individuals who are looking for ways to change dysfunctional patterns and heal the wounds that block them from living the life they want. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space where together we can help you uncover hidden layers of yourself, develop new coping skills, experience inner transformation and personal growth. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationships and existential crisis.

Hello and welcome! I specialize in providing a safe and non-judgemental space for motivated individuals.

My passion is to help people regain their inner peace and happiness to live a pleasurable fulfilled life. Life is full of ups, downs and challenges that we are often not prepared for. It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but the what matters comes from how many times you get up. I believe the greatest accomplishment is who you become while picking yourself back up. Each new day gives you a fresh start to get back on track and to have the courage to rebuild yourself the way you desire. In therapy we would work collaboratively to address your needs and to determine how best to meet these needs.

I take a holistic approach to mental and behavioural healthcare, considering your experiences in individual (personal well-being), interpersonal (family/close relationships), and social (work/school/relationships) domains into specialized treatment planning. Guided by principles of client-centered theory, I empathically and collaboratively help you identify your goals for positive growth. My passion for fostering meaningful connections and commitment to cultural sensitivity result in a safe, judgment-free therapeutic space where clients safely explore problems that hinder their emotional wellbeing and personal development.

I would be most helpful to clients who may be struggling at school (K-university), have ADHD or symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity, deal with emotional and behavioural disturbance, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, have social interaction difficulties, deal with low self-esteem, have chronic illnesses or pains (this only for up to 18 years old), or struggle with adjustment to a new situation, whether it is a regular stage of life (e.g., moving out of house to a university, parenthood) or tragic life changes (e.g., grief, loss of loved ones). Consultation with schools is my specialty as well.

"Sometimes when it feels that life is falling apart, it is actually falling into place". During our life's journey all of us experience times of loss, despair, and loneliness. During these occasions we are often unable to see the patterns we need to change. I have previously spent many years practicing as a nurse. I came to realize that healing the body was less meaningful if the mind is struggling with personal pain.

Counselling for Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. Assessment & Diagnosis. Emotional challenges can affect any individual, couple or family. Finding a healthy way to manage can be difficult. It's common to feel overwhelmed. We provide a safe place, professional support, and the tools to help. Bringing Balance to Mind, Body & Spirit. Now available, ongoing supervision for clinicians in group or individual format. 45 years of clinical experience and training in many modalities, under many well known teachers, brings a depth that incorporates East and West, spiritual and energetic aspects of wellness and healing.

Healing looks different for everyone, and that is why we begin with a full understanding of your experiences and the context in which they occur. I work collaboratively with you to explore those meanings and help you gain agency over these narratives to live a life with more space for compassion and curiosity in mind, body, and experience. Whatever you are working through, I respect you as the expert. My role is not to analyze, pathologize, or label you, it is to understand you as your whole self, including your experiences, identities, values, and how you have been impacted by the current systems that are set in place.

We all need connection in our lives. Connection to our loved ones, friends, ourselves and our therapist. As someone who is easy to talk with, I provide counselling to those who are struggling with life transitions, challenging circumstances, stress, burnout, generalized anxiety, depression, OCD and processing trauma from their present or past. Through a compassionate, collaborative approach, I practice trauma-informed psychotherapy and mind-body wellness counselling for youth, adults, and families who have been impacted by interpersonal trauma, loss, social inequality, and other forms of life adversity.

Many of us can say we are impacted by trauma. How is it showing up for you? If you feel ready I can support you to engage with your own system to build trust and acceptance within. I believe in your wisdom to heal. My focus is complex trauma, C-PTSD, relational trauma and self discovery. My clients come from all walks of life and include "only childs", creative types, entrepreneurs and other therapists. I work with incredible humans like you who are stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, easily triggered, navigating perfectionism, exhausted from people pleasing, dealing with a tough childhood, or who are simply curious about what is possible.

Struggling with a personal issue or life challenge? If you are feeling anxious or depressed, dealing with relationship issues or work related stress, you should know Annette Poechman provides a supportive and safe, non-judgmental, and completely confidential environment for clients to explore their concerns. Annette offers qualified psychotherapy and counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, work-related stress, and trauma/PTSD. Ready for helpful information right now? Read Annette's blog on her website at annettepoechman.ca

Maybe you've tried this before. You've been to therapy and you've talked about your issues but you don't really feel like you've healed your issues. Or maybe you've gotten to the point in therapy where you feel stuck. I get it. Because I've been there. The anxiety and self doubt. Drinking/eating/scrolling too much. Constantly running to attain what we think we're supposed to chase after. Wondering why some of our reactions and behaviours happen. Hating some aspects of ourselves and really not showing up in a way that we know we can. And seeking answers to all of this and just not finding it in therapy.

"Don't mistaken what you had to do or become too survive with who you are or what you are capable of achieving". If you seek a safe and validating space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences, you have found the right counsellor. As a trauma-focused therapist, I work with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, sexual harm, and all forms of mental health. My passion is helping youth, couples, and first responders, but I work with clients from all walks of life. I believe the therapeutic relationship is instrumental in reaching your therapy goals. I offer a free 10 mn phone call.

Prioritizing yourself can be so tough. Between caring for our families, work commitments, and the daily grind of life - it can be too easy to let our own self care fall to the wayside. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck, spending our time scrolling mindlessly on social media instead of doing the things that are most important to us. I work with parents to help them reconnect with themselves, get unstuck from tricky thoughts that get in the way, and move towards what's most important to them. You are worthy of taking this time for yourself, and you don't have to navigate it alone!

Do you struggle with unhelpful thoughts or overwhelming emotions? Are you constantly worrying or putting yourself down? Are you struggling with things from your past that are influencing your present, or just struggling day-to-day? I understand that starting counselling can be a difficult and sometimes scary endeavour. If you are newly pregnant or have just had a baby, are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, relationship issues, unresolved trauma, feeling overly stressed or stuck in your life, among other things, I can help.

I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.