Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

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Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

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6 Endorsed

Toronto, ON M4P

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Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4P

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You’re used to showing up for others: at work, in relationships, in how you move through the world. But inside, there’s a quiet pressure to be more, or finally feel like you’re enough. Even when things are going okay, it’s hard to fully relax. Something in you stays tense, like you’re waiting for things to go wrong or need to keep it all together. You might overthink, feel reactive, or struggle to truly unwind, even on your days off. This is where therapy can be different. Instead of pushing through or trying to “fix” yourself, we slow things down and begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface.

Together, we’ll pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, and body sensations, and how they connect to the patterns in your relationships and daily life. My approach is relational and experiential, I'm engaged with you, curious about your experience, and focused on uncovering insight and growth in a safe, supportive space.

You don’t have to do it all on your own. In our work together, we’ll create a safe space to show up as you are, try new ways of being, speak hard truths, feel deeply, and discover insights about yourself; with room for curiosity, emotion, and moments of lightness.

Call or Email Kate Paddison now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 291-7516

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4P

(437) 291-7516

I offer in-person sessions in midtown Toronto, as well as online video sessions to clients in Ontario.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Hospitality Workers

$100 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (437) 291-7516

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4P

(437) 291-7516

I offer in-person sessions in midtown Toronto, as well as online video sessions to clients in Ontario.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Hospitality Workers

$100 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

e-Transfer

I offer sliding scale ($75-$90) particularly for hospitality workers and clients without insurance or benefits. If cost is a concern, please don't hesitate to reach out. We can discuss options that fit your circumstances. As a pre-licensed professional, my services are not covered by insurance.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Johanna Petite (Ontario / 008242) Kate Paddison

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 1 year

Attended Gestalt Institute of Toronto

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University BA / 2011

Degree/Diploma from Humber College PGDip / 2014

I am a supervised Therapist-in-Training in my final year of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto's Five Year Training Program.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

I am a supervised Therapist-in-Training in my final year of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto's Five Year Training Program.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Hospitality Workers

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Bisexual
Body Image
Burnout
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ+
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I have a special interest in supporting hospitality workers, informed by 18 years in the industry. I also work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational challenges, using a relational and experiential approach to foster insight, growth, and resilience.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

6 Endorsements

Tanya Lico

Pre-Licensed Professional, BSocSc

Kate is a compassionate Gestalt therapist who fosters awareness, authenticity, and growth. Through presence and curiosity, Kate helps clients explore emotions, patterns, and relationships to build clarity, connection, and self-acceptance.

Kez S Garber

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA

Kate brings a lively spirit and focused attention to the client. Her presence is stabilizing, grounding, and comfortable. She has both ease and strength, and non-judgemental curiosity. I highly recommend working with Kate.

Jess Frias

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CYC

Kate is a warm, relational therapist with a gentle, grounded presence. She's down-to-earth, intuitive, and deeply supportive. She meets you where you're at and holds space for you to slow down, feel seen, and reconnect with yourself.

Tessa Cernik

Pre-Licensed Professional

Kate is exceptionally skilled in the Gestalt approach, meeting her clients where they are at and supporting them to move forward at their own pace. She creates a strong foundation for her clients to safely experiment and explore.

Rahel Schneeberger

Pre-Licensed Professional

Warm, genuine, and easy to connect with, Kate supports you through the tangled, heavy, and light-hearted moments of life. She holds room for worry, feeling stuck, and not-knowing with compassion, wit, and a calm, welcoming steadiness. Deeply caring.

Amanda Acorn

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA

Kate brings warmth and depth to her practice as a Gestalt therapist. Her grounded, compassionate energy creates containment and a sense of safety for others. Her capacity for play and willingness to explore, creates space for discovery and growth.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Experiential Therapy
Gestalt
Relational
Somatic

I practice relational Gestalt therapy, an embodied, experiential, and creative approach that centres your present-moment experience. We may use imagery, role play, drawing, or mindfulness. Our work is guided by what's emerging, at a pace that feels right for you.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 291-7516

Location

Primary Location

Toronto, ON M4P

(437) 291-7516

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Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Toronto

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I offer in-person sessions in midtown Toronto, as well as online video sessions to clients in Ontario.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call for a free consultation now - (437) 291-7516

I offer in-person sessions in midtown Toronto, as well as online video sessions to clients in Ontario.

Kate Paddison

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PGDip

Call for a free consultation now - (437) 291-7516

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