Therapists in N1H

Trauma can shake the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones and the world at large. I want to work with you to reconnect with yourself again. To feel safe enough to not just survive but to live. People living with trauma can carry a lot of shame and it can be difficult to talk about the things that you are facing. Therefore my goal as your therapist is to create a warm space for you to heal. In my work I embrace your natural gifts and incorporate creative forms of expression that come naturally to you into our therapeutic work.

The resources for coping with challenges from the past, and those to come, are inner strength, connection to others, and the ability to manage change. As a caring professional, I help people facing difficult circumstances to move beyond their limitations. Life can be overwhelming. Relationships, mental, emotional, or physical health struggles, tragedy, trauma can be difficult. For over 30 years, I have been helping people face these issues through my work in social services, child protection, community work and as a Clinical Counsellor. I believe that anyone who wants to face life’s challenges well can benefit from counselling.

My name is Dave Robinson. I am known to many as the “Go-to-Guy for Helping Guys” and I have been coaching and counselling men for over 15 years. ​I offer individual therapeutic counselling for men, 18 years and older. I wholeheartedly believe that my clients are experts in their lives. That stated, I focus on helping men of all stages, ages, orientations and cultures awaken to their highest potential (to become the best partner, father, son, friend, and brother) by helping them discover and develop the mature masculine aspects of their character that have either stalled, or have yet to be discovered.

Hi there, my name is Rachel Keenan. I'm a registered social worker with several years of training and experience working with individuals and families. At Changing Tides Counselling, I hope to empower clients to make changes in their lives. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment, and allow for an atmosphere that feels comfortable and collaborative. I listen to my clients with compassion and strive to create a safe space for people to share their experiences and hopes for the future.

My passion is rooted in empowering clients to discover their best selves through exploration, authenticity, and acceptance. No matter the issue, be it addressing major life changes, stress of day-to-day living, building meaningful relationships, anxiety or depression, I have always believed if we are given the correct tools and a safe space to talk about our challenges, we can accomplish more than we are even aware of.

Edith Townsend, MSW RSW has 20+ years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma. Her practice offers effective evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is safe, supportive and non-judgmental. Her interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and substance and behavioural addictions. She is dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.

I am an ADHD/Autism specialized Psychotherapist/Coach as well as an Asst. Adj. Clinical Psych & Neuroscience Professor. Myself and the other practitioners at The ADHD & Spectrum Centre offer in-person services in Guelph/Ottawa and virtual services across Canada and internationally. I love working with families, individuals, and couples seeking to understand ADHD & ASD in their lives, and working to master everything from organization to impulse control. My own diagnoses of Autism & ADHD help me fight for my clients every day and have equipped me with a diverse set of strategies in my toolkit that are personalized for each client.

I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers. I previously worked in a child and adolescent outpatient psychiatry program where I gained valuable experience in providing support to children, adolescents and young adults with mental health. I currently work providing counselling support to students at the local university with emotional and mental health difficulties and offer the private counselling part-time. I am passionate about helping youth, adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, and other emotional struggles which often get in the way of their quality of life.

I approach therapy as a collaborative process and aim to help you achieve your goals. I am available to provide both virtual and in person therapy.

If working through life's challenges feels more overwhelming than staying stuck in your current situation, I would like to have the opportunity to help you navigate your way to a life worth living. Often negative thinking patterns and behaviours can influence our sense of self and impact on our family, work and school life. My goal in art psychotherapy is to assist you in discovering your potential while finding your internal voice. A client centered, anti-oppressive approach provides a safe and confidential environment to explore what matters most to you.

Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step on your journey to healing. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space, where we can work together to enhance well-being. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am here to support you. My goal is to work with you to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and live healthier lives.

I am a Psychotherapist with a Master's in Social Work (since 2004). I work with individuals, couples and families. Some of the topics I help people with include anxiety, depression, couples issues, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, grief & loss, serious health issues and prior traumatic events. I also work with parents and their children as they manage the intense emotions during parental separation and divorce. Therapeutic modalities include narrative, CBT/DBT and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.

Are you feeling burdened, overwhelmed or numb? Perhaps you sometimes experience emotions that come out of nowhere, or seem inappropriate for the situation you are in. Do you want more fulfillment in your life and your relationships? These experiences are common for many of us, and can be an important indicator that we need a safe and supportive space to process difficult circumstances or heal from trauma. Every person has inner resources and gifts to help them heal and find balance. My goal is to compassionately support you in understanding patterns that have you feeling stuck and to explore your inner world.

Using a unique combination of talk therapy and art therapy, I can help you make sense of your experience in ways that words can sometimes fail to express. I work with groups and individuals from all walks of life.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed ? Have you been abused/traumatized/harassed? Are you having challenges because of issues from your past? Are you at a crossroads in your life, career or relationship? Are you searching for a sense of meaning/purpose? I have over 28 years of clinical experience assisting individuals and couples to make positive changes and transform their lives. My years of experience utilizing EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Energy Psychology and Regression Therapy makes my work unique and holistic. My clients make progress gently and quickly. Services are offered via video, FaceTime and phone.