Therapists in K0H

Do you suffer from trauma? Are you overwhelmed, anxious or distracted? Are you trying to work through grief? Are you having difficulties at home, at work, or in your interpersonal relationships? Are the stressors of daily life becoming obstacles that you can't seem to overcome? You are not alone, and I am here to help. My dual training of a Master's Degree in Psychotherapy and years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working in mental health has provided me with a unique perspective to help you reach your goals. We can work together to help you move through your journey to improved health and well-being.

I am welcoming new adult psychotherapy clients. Examples of the types of experiences that people have that may lead them to see me for support and assistance include the experience of acute or chronic stress, anxiety, worry, or emotional pain; depression; self-criticism & the desire to work on lessening its negative presence/impacts; challenging or painful life experiences; life transitions and changes; the desire to become more self-aware and more self-compassionate. I aim to help people improve and maintain their sense of well-being and to navigate challenges they are experiencing in ways that feel helpful and honouring for them.

Thank you for visiting my profile today. I am passionate about coming alongside marriages/partnerships to create forward movement toward emotional and relational health and leverage strengths and resources. My 39 years of counselling in the context of pastoral ministry have helped hone my skill set and sharpen my focus. Many want to embrace a better future but need help in navigating that path. Growth doesn't just happen; it takes intentionality, courage and grit. I can help navigate that path, identify practical steps and help get the forward movement you seek.

Grief is simultaneously a universal and unique experience. It touches us all and also affects each of us differently. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which you can share your loss and begin to explore and understand your grief. In our work together, you will gain tools to manage the pain of your loss and find ways to carry your loved one forward in your life. My expertise is rooted both in the skilled training I have received and in my own lived experience. I am uniquely positioned to offer support for those experiencing out-of-order, complicated, and traumatic loss.

I have worked with clients for over 30 years, and recently retired from the role of Clinical Director at a counselling agency to focus on a small private practice. I work in a relaxed atmosphere, out of my home, in the woods, which suits my counselling style well. Over the years I have worked with people with varying needs, including people who have experienced trauma, including childhood trauma, workplace trauma and war trauma. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I specialize in working with people who are willing to go beyond the surface to explore their own spiritual and personal growth.

Are you ready to make some significant changes in your life? I’ve been helping people improve their mental and emotional health for almost 30 years. My personal journey toward mental health and well-being inspired me to help others. I specialize in trauma and abuse therapy in which I primarily use EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Schema Therapy frameworks. Additionally, I take a person-centered, attachment-based and strengths-based approach. I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including symptoms related to PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc.

Your struggles with anxiety, depression, lack of confidence or sense of self-worth can stem from childhood trauma. Do you frequently ask yourself "what is wrong with me?" or "why can't I just..." or speak unkindly to yourself? I want to tell you that there isn't anything wrong with you and there are lots of possible reasons why "you can't just feel better about yourself, or get that project done". What you learned as a child plays a big role in the adult you have become. Honestly, how could it not? But this isn't about blaming your parents, it is about learning skills your parents may not have learned themselves.

Seeking support and engaging in therapy takes courage. I strive to work with clients in a way that builds trust and safety, honours their unique story, invites curiosity, and fosters insight into what is getting in the way and contributing to distress in their day to day lives. Through compassionate, respectful, inclusive interactions, and evidence-base practice, I work collaboratively with clients as they move towards creating meaningful change in their lives. No issue is too big or too small. What matters is a willingness to show up and take the courageous step towards healing and growth.

Do you ever find yourself feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, like you're using every ounce of your energy just to keep up with life? Life can be challenging at times, especially for those of us who maybe have ADHD and/or ASD. The good news is you're not alone, I'm here with you, and you have options!

Sometimes people feel stuck or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, their relationships, and the world around them. This can show itself through feeling numb, detached, anxious, depressed, emotionally dysregulated, low feelings of self-worth, ongoing negative thought patterns, and struggling to form healthy relationships with yourself and others. I work with people to help find ways to rebuild these connections and to help them create a life worth living. Together, we can work on exploring reoccurring life themes, co-creating solutions, and rewriting new stories about your life.

What is meaningful to you? What can be different in your life to bring you closer to that meaning? The impact of invalidation, abuse and neglect can deplete our personal sense of well-being and our ability to connect with others. To better find your solutions I will investigate the problems with you. To do so, I combine my experience as a trauma therapist with approaches such as narrative therapy, behavioural therapy, and somatic work using Brainspotting. In addition, if you have an established relationship with a therapist, I provide short term adjective support using Brainspotting and Safe and Sound Protocol.

Sometimes, life can be very challenging and draining. You might be feeling overwhelmed, tired, confused, anxious or lost. Perhaps you are having issues within your family, or you’re concerned about your child. You might be experiencing struggles in your relationship- having the same fights over and over. You might be trying to rebuild your life after domestic violence, or maybe you’re trying to recover after a divorce or separation. These issues are so painful leaving you scared of the future. This is where I come in, to help you to the other side of this. I offer a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental, confidential and nurturing space.

Hello and welcome! My name is Zoë. Over the years, I have worked in child protection, support counselling and addiction counselling roles. I welcome the most challenging of situations and I am confident that we can work together. I am a registered social worker in QC and ON. I have recently been trained as a Forest Therapy Guide and I am fully certified. I have a Master’s of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in the Indigenous Field of Study. I am not Indigenous however I work closely with Indigenous communities, and I welcome Indigenous clients. I am registered with NIHB for those with a valid status or band number.

Feeling disoriented, deflated and just tired can make it hard to experience joy. How can I walk alongside of you? Are you ready to regain balance? To break cyclical behaviours and thoughts? Or to grow in deeper intimacy in your relationships.

" If you are still breathing then there is more right with you than wrong." - John Kabat Zinn. Helping clients connect to their strengths and to then leverage these traits in service of personal goals of health and happiness briefly describes my orientation to counselling work. My professional training and experience in both business and healthcare, and my personal life path have informed a broad understanding of the challenges faced in living and how to best engage these challenges successfully.

I specialize working intensively with couples discouraged by constant arguing, feelings of betrayal, or a lack of intimacy, both emotional and physical. My work is focused on helping clients develop safe, and secure-functioning relationships by knowing who they are, where they have come from, and how their early attachment histories impact their adult life. The more they understand each other, the easier they can repair moments of disconnect. My goal is to help each couple feel safe and secure no matter the issue, and to develop a clear framework so they will know how to move forward as a team. I am a Level 11 PACT therapist.

I'm queer & neurodivergent and centre the 2SLGBTQ+ community & those in close relationships with 2SLGBTQ+ community. Are you, or your relationship looking for a therapist with lived experience as a queer &/or trans person? Have you previously had to hide parts of self to access care? I aim to support you in exploring self, your relationships, hold space for hard feelings, unburdening the past and move toward healing. I centre the topics you bring, while affirming fluidity & queering my therapy lens'. I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EFT, Polyvagal Theories.

I believe that the road to finding happiness and freedom begins with a simple principle, understanding that some things are within our control and some things are not. Whether you are controlled by anxiety, dreading the “what ifs” of the future. Or you are stuck in the past and find it difficult to move on, I believe I can help. I am dedicated to building a therapeutic alliance with my clients and working on an individual basis to help each, and every person realize their strengths to find their own solutions. I work with clients 18 and over to support them in recovering from anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues.

With over twenty five years experience working with children, youth, young adults and families, I am committed to helping you take charge of the issues that are troubling you. I am trained in various evidence informed approaches – like CBT, SFT, Narrative therapy, ABA and trauma treatment. I help people overcome the impact of anxiety, depression, traumatic events, difficult transitions, and help individuals and families build better connections. Office on Queens Campus 212 Barrie Street, evening and weekend appointments available, free parking.