Therapists in K2C
You feel emotionally disconnected from your partner and long for a deeper connection, yet feel blocked by communication challenges or a lack of intimacy. Maybe it’s an ongoing conflict, a loss of trust, infidelity, or things simply aren’t what they used to be.
You may also feel unsure of yourself, have difficulty expressing your needs, or notice patterns you want to change but feel stuck repeating. You don’t have to struggle alone.
Whether you come to therapy by yourself or with a partner, to work through low self-esteem, parenting stress, or relationship concerns—we can work together to improve communication, and your connection.
You feel emotionally disconnected from your partner and long for a deeper connection, yet feel blocked by communication challenges or a lack of intimacy. Maybe it’s an ongoing conflict, a loss of trust, infidelity, or things simply aren’t what they used to be.
You may also feel unsure of yourself, have difficulty expressing your needs, or notice patterns you want to change but feel stuck repeating. You don’t have to struggle alone.
Whether you come to therapy by yourself or with a partner, to work through low self-esteem, parenting stress, or relationship concerns—we can work together to improve communication, and your connection.
Are you finding it hard to communicate your needs or navigate conflict in your relationship? Maybe you're healing from a breach of trust or seeking to deepen intimacy and connection. Do anxiety and stress shape how you see yourself? Perhaps you're at a crossroads and need support to navigate meaningful change. Or life has presented unexpected challenges that leave you uncertain about the path forward. If you're looking for guidance through personal, relational, or family concerns, our skilled team of therapists is here to help.
Are you finding it hard to communicate your needs or navigate conflict in your relationship? Maybe you're healing from a breach of trust or seeking to deepen intimacy and connection. Do anxiety and stress shape how you see yourself? Perhaps you're at a crossroads and need support to navigate meaningful change. Or life has presented unexpected challenges that leave you uncertain about the path forward. If you're looking for guidance through personal, relational, or family concerns, our skilled team of therapists is here to help.
Reaching out for help can be daunting, and it's important to find support that fits your individual needs. I offer free phone consults to allow you a chance to see if I can be the right fit for you. I value being genuine and authentic when establishing a connection with my clients. It is very important to me that clients from all walks of life feel safe and heard in our sessions together. Together we will create a specialized treatment plan with goals that best suit you and your unique needs.
Reaching out for help can be daunting, and it's important to find support that fits your individual needs. I offer free phone consults to allow you a chance to see if I can be the right fit for you. I value being genuine and authentic when establishing a connection with my clients. It is very important to me that clients from all walks of life feel safe and heard in our sessions together. Together we will create a specialized treatment plan with goals that best suit you and your unique needs.
The world feels like a lot right now, and when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or big life changes, it can start to feel overwhelming. You might find yourself feeling stuck, behind, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe it’s hard to feel comfortable in your own skin or to believe that you’re doing enough. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported. Together, we’ll work to ease what’s heavy, build meaningful coping tools, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
The world feels like a lot right now, and when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or big life changes, it can start to feel overwhelming. You might find yourself feeling stuck, behind, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe it’s hard to feel comfortable in your own skin or to believe that you’re doing enough. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported. Together, we’ll work to ease what’s heavy, build meaningful coping tools, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Allison Edmonds
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
Challenges and obstacles are a part of life, but no one will experience a challenge in the same way as another. My goal is to help my clients understand what is happening for them to help them achieve their goals and thrive. Relationships are a key focus in my practice.
Challenges and obstacles are a part of life, but no one will experience a challenge in the same way as another. My goal is to help my clients understand what is happening for them to help them achieve their goals and thrive. Relationships are a key focus in my practice.
I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
Spencer Joseph McBride
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently on parental leave.
If you feel that the approach I describe below is what you're looking for, please feel free to contact me by email. I will be happy to discuss future treatment options, or refer you to one of my colleagues at my clinic with similar practices.
I will return to full-time practice in December 2026.
Thank you for your patience, and I wish you the best in finding the therapist that is the right fit for your needs.
I am currently on parental leave.
If you feel that the approach I describe below is what you're looking for, please feel free to contact me by email. I will be happy to discuss future treatment options, or refer you to one of my colleagues at my clinic with similar practices.
I will return to full-time practice in December 2026.
Thank you for your patience, and I wish you the best in finding the therapist that is the right fit for your needs.
Together we will explore the issues you are facing and develop a plan to support you in achieving your goals – whether you are dealing with significant emotional distress, experiencing challenges in your relationships, or seeking to better understand yourself and your experiences. I am particularly passionate about treating complex & childhood trauma, relationship issues & patterns, family dynamics, self-esteem & self-compassion, self-development & growth, and social justice. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, emotional regulation, establishing healthy boundaries, and grief.
Together we will explore the issues you are facing and develop a plan to support you in achieving your goals – whether you are dealing with significant emotional distress, experiencing challenges in your relationships, or seeking to better understand yourself and your experiences. I am particularly passionate about treating complex & childhood trauma, relationship issues & patterns, family dynamics, self-esteem & self-compassion, self-development & growth, and social justice. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, emotional regulation, establishing healthy boundaries, and grief.
Rachelle Viau
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
10 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard. Whether it is life transitions, stressors, illness, or any perceived limitation, we will all struggle, experience pain, sorrow, and discomfort. The question is, how do we support ourselves during difficult times? What type of relationship would we like to have with ourselves, others, and the world on the winding path of life? I believe psychotherapy connects us with our strengths, values, and compassion we need to live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic life, despite obstacles we all encounter. It helps guide us toward approaching life with an open heart.
Life can be hard. Whether it is life transitions, stressors, illness, or any perceived limitation, we will all struggle, experience pain, sorrow, and discomfort. The question is, how do we support ourselves during difficult times? What type of relationship would we like to have with ourselves, others, and the world on the winding path of life? I believe psychotherapy connects us with our strengths, values, and compassion we need to live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic life, despite obstacles we all encounter. It helps guide us toward approaching life with an open heart.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Saint Paul University. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia and my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, San Francisco.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Saint Paul University. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia and my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, San Francisco.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or with your feelings? We all experience challenges at times and have normal periods of ups and downs. The difficulty is when we feel stuck – either in a particular mood state (such as depression or anxiety), in our reactions to triggers, or in our relationships. I approach counselling as a creative and collaborative process to tap into your innate wisdom, access your inner resources, and develop healthy coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment. I will see your strengths as well as your struggles. My goal is to guide you as you discover the path that is best for you.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or with your feelings? We all experience challenges at times and have normal periods of ups and downs. The difficulty is when we feel stuck – either in a particular mood state (such as depression or anxiety), in our reactions to triggers, or in our relationships. I approach counselling as a creative and collaborative process to tap into your innate wisdom, access your inner resources, and develop healthy coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment. I will see your strengths as well as your struggles. My goal is to guide you as you discover the path that is best for you.
Accepting new clients at clinic! Being in a culture that asks you to shrink yourself, your needs, and your beliefs can be tiresome. This may be impacting how you experience your mood, body, food, relationships or the spaces you occupy. There may be ways that you protect the more tender parts of you that get in the way of being more in line with your values, and finally having the relationship with yourself and others that you have always wanted. You might be feeling overwhelmed by changes you need to make and simply don't know where to begin. You deserve to live a rich, expansive life, and to have deep, meaningful connections.
Accepting new clients at clinic! Being in a culture that asks you to shrink yourself, your needs, and your beliefs can be tiresome. This may be impacting how you experience your mood, body, food, relationships or the spaces you occupy. There may be ways that you protect the more tender parts of you that get in the way of being more in line with your values, and finally having the relationship with yourself and others that you have always wanted. You might be feeling overwhelmed by changes you need to make and simply don't know where to begin. You deserve to live a rich, expansive life, and to have deep, meaningful connections.
Private practice 23 yrs. Instructed at Counsellor Training Institute (CTI) for two years. Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Therapy in addition to Master's Degree. Your story will emerge . . . your goals and passions. Depression, anxiety, conflict, anger, addictions, self-esteem, spiritual searching, communication, relationship and intimacy issues. Familiar with complementary healing; mindfulness, inner-child, ego-states, positive psychology, visualization & meditation. Certified by: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( 002563) & CCPA ( 8192). Fully Insured.
Private practice 23 yrs. Instructed at Counsellor Training Institute (CTI) for two years. Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Therapy in addition to Master's Degree. Your story will emerge . . . your goals and passions. Depression, anxiety, conflict, anger, addictions, self-esteem, spiritual searching, communication, relationship and intimacy issues. Familiar with complementary healing; mindfulness, inner-child, ego-states, positive psychology, visualization & meditation. Certified by: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( 002563) & CCPA ( 8192). Fully Insured.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist through CRPO, also registered as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), and part of the Inner Truth Counselling team in Ontario. I am experienced in helping clients with anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and several other areas. I am currently expanding my knowledge through various workshops and training programs utilizing Cognitive Behavioural therapy to thrive as a certified CBT therapist.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist through CRPO, also registered as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), and part of the Inner Truth Counselling team in Ontario. I am experienced in helping clients with anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and several other areas. I am currently expanding my knowledge through various workshops and training programs utilizing Cognitive Behavioural therapy to thrive as a certified CBT therapist.
Are you feeling stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming? Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship patterns, emotional overwhelm, or a quiet sense of “not enough.” My approach is person-centered, humanistic, and relational, grounded in emotional safety and genuine connection. Together, we explore how past relationships shape the present and support you in building self-trust and clarity. Je vous accueille en français ou en anglais.
Are you feeling stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming? Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship patterns, emotional overwhelm, or a quiet sense of “not enough.” My approach is person-centered, humanistic, and relational, grounded in emotional safety and genuine connection. Together, we explore how past relationships shape the present and support you in building self-trust and clarity. Je vous accueille en français ou en anglais.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. Throughout my career, I have worked as a clinician, researcher, administrator, and social entrepreneur. I have since returned to my first love—working directly with clients. I bring extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and PTSD. I also work with clients managing health-related concerns such as irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic headaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. Throughout my career, I have worked as a clinician, researcher, administrator, and social entrepreneur. I have since returned to my first love—working directly with clients. I bring extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and PTSD. I also work with clients managing health-related concerns such as irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic headaches.
I believe therapy should be practical and actionable to help you get the best results and achieve positive lasting change as quickly as possible. As a client-centered therapist, I work collaboratively and offer an individualized approach to meet clients where they're at. My work is inspired by the science of interpersonal neurobiology, allowing me to provide education about human behaviour and neurophysiology to help clients make sense of their difficulties and see their challenges from a normalizing view. Many clients find this information to be helpful, hopeful, and empowering, as it gives us a roadmap for resolving their issues.
I believe therapy should be practical and actionable to help you get the best results and achieve positive lasting change as quickly as possible. As a client-centered therapist, I work collaboratively and offer an individualized approach to meet clients where they're at. My work is inspired by the science of interpersonal neurobiology, allowing me to provide education about human behaviour and neurophysiology to help clients make sense of their difficulties and see their challenges from a normalizing view. Many clients find this information to be helpful, hopeful, and empowering, as it gives us a roadmap for resolving their issues.
True life is lived when little changes occur. I believe change is possible in all of us with the support and proper guidance. Everyone possesses the tools they need to heal and fully realize their life's ambitions. I believe in empowering you to develop your own toolbox of strategies and skills to find strength, resilience and emotional growth. With the proper tool, every issue can be solved
True life is lived when little changes occur. I believe change is possible in all of us with the support and proper guidance. Everyone possesses the tools they need to heal and fully realize their life's ambitions. I believe in empowering you to develop your own toolbox of strategies and skills to find strength, resilience and emotional growth. With the proper tool, every issue can be solved
Welcome to my page! I would be happy to connect with you to see how best I can help you along your journey. My hope is to make this experience as approachable as possible for you and together create a safe, and collaborative space, where we can explore what is on your mind, while also considering your wants, needs, hopes, and dreams as well. Together we can assess what evidence-based approaches might be best to help you along your journey, while also leaving space to explore any personal, emotional, relational, and spiritual struggles as well.
Welcome to my page! I would be happy to connect with you to see how best I can help you along your journey. My hope is to make this experience as approachable as possible for you and together create a safe, and collaborative space, where we can explore what is on your mind, while also considering your wants, needs, hopes, and dreams as well. Together we can assess what evidence-based approaches might be best to help you along your journey, while also leaving space to explore any personal, emotional, relational, and spiritual struggles as well.
You may look high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. I support adults navigating perfectionism, neurodivergence, attachment wounds, and trauma, often rooted in early experiences that shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Many clients come to therapy feeling “too much” or “not enough” at the same time. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergence-affirming, and culturally inclusive, offering a gentle space to build emotional regulation, self-compassion, and safer connection at your own pace.
You may look high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. I support adults navigating perfectionism, neurodivergence, attachment wounds, and trauma, often rooted in early experiences that shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Many clients come to therapy feeling “too much” or “not enough” at the same time. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergence-affirming, and culturally inclusive, offering a gentle space to build emotional regulation, self-compassion, and safer connection at your own pace.
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Number of Counsellors in K2C
100+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in K2C who prioritize treating:
| 98% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Stress |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Grief |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 62% | Manulife |
| 58% | SunLife |
| 58% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in K2C see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |