Therapists in N6B

Welcome and thank you for considering me for your therapist. I believe that therapy is best thought of as a means of becoming the best possible version of yourself; this requires vulnerability, bravery, and a willingness to change or explore new ways to interact with the world, the people we care about, and ourselves. I am an integrative therapist who is collaborative, responsive, trauma informed, and YOU centred in my approach. I am committed to providing a space that is supportive, empowering, non-judgmental, and that recognizes the strengths you have or want to build on.

I believe life is a journey to be experienced. There are countless reasons why you and/or your families journey may have lead to seeking therapy for support. Whether it be struggling with big emotions, feeling stuck, stressed, hurt, overwhelmed, maybe you're struggling with certain behavioural tendencies, or relationships with friends and families. I am here to hold the space with you so we can understand where your life can be enhanced.

Life will bring challenges and difficult times that can cause feelings of confusion, fear, anxiety, depression…and numbness. We also experience transitions and losses, not only through the death of people we love, but loss of our health, relationships, jobs, dreams. Without relief, chronic stressors can bring up feelings of fear and resistance and a lack of belief that we can cope. Some events and relationships may leave deeper, traumatic wounds. Sometimes it just feels like it is all ‘too much’. Whatever challenge brings you here, together we can work with and process these feelings.

I strive to create a warm, trusting space to assist you in your healing process. I work with children, youth, and adults. As a child, and later in adulthood, we go through situations that can cause stress, anxiety and sadness. Children are far more capable than folks tend to give them credit for. When given the space to feel safe to discuss their emotions, it is evident that the meaning behind a child’s unknown behaviours are often rooted in trauma, attachment difficulties and understanding their own identity. Therapy can allow children the opportunity to express their emotions through different types of talk and play therapy.

Hi, I am James Playford. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who enjoys helping clients resolve a wide range of presenting concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, impulse control, trauma, interpersonal conflict, relationship/marital communication challenges and life transitions. My commitment is to help you and the others with whom I work to uncover and embrace a better and more meaningful experience of themselves and their lives with others.

People often seek out therapy to work on their problems when really, it's their solutions that are no longer working. Does this sound familiar? As a skilled therapist, I will partner with you to clarify what is important and help you design creative, meaningful and lasting change in your life. In our work together, you will notice that I am very encouraging, and I will challenge you when you look like you could use it. Together we will create a space where you can bravely experience the sometimes-uncomfortable feelings that come with personal growth.

When you’re feeling stressed and unhappy, life feels heavy. Issues like depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss and low self-esteem can make life difficult and you often wonder, “is this all there is?” Perhaps you’re struggling with PTSD, or you are a First Responder who has seen so much you don’t even know where to begin. You might be struggling with anger, addictions, fertility issues, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. Maybe you even find yourself wondering if it would matter if you were here at all. I am here to say, you’re in the right place, and I am going to help you.

The individuals, parents/couples that I serve, experience feelings of under/overwhelm and find themselves ‘stuck’ in patterns or have developed coping strategies that no longer serve them. Avoidance, anger outbursts, intense worrying, controlling tendencies, rigid thinking, substance use, withdrawing and shutting down, are just some of the strategies we use to cope with life’s stress. We can become deeply stuck in these strategies even at the expense of our own well-being, and/or inter-personal relationships. Luckily, our brains and bodies are capable of great change. Restoring ourselves to a more optimal way of being, is possible.

I am a Registered Social Worker through the Ontario College of Social Work offering online psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. I completed my MSW at Carleton University, and previously completed a MA in Women’s Studies and Feminist Research at Western University, with an emphasis on gender, sexuality, and non-monogamous relationships. I have experience supporting the mental health recovery of individuals and families in both hospital and community settings. I have experience working with a wide variety of client concerns, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, OCD, and interpersonal conflicts.

Negative events or stressful experiences can interfere with how you are feeling about yourself and your relationships with others. When your mood feels up and down and you are under deep stress, it is hard to see a way out. When your past troubles you and impacts your present (and you fear the future) it can be devastating. You want to feel better, lighter, and like you've moved "past your past". You want a full life that feels easier than the one you're living. You want to be a better parent, partner, friend and family member. I completely understand, and I can help.

Hello! I am Juanita (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and currently an intern at Third Space Consulting while I complete my Masters in Counselling Psychology. I believe that there is no problem too big or too small for therapy, and I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. My goal is to help individuals move through life barriers, connect with their true selves, and find ways to dictate their own journey and life story. Together, we can create a safe space, examine and explore our experiences, establish goals, and create person-specific coping strategies, to help you better navigate your life.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) conducting my MACP practicum at Third Space Consulting. I am well versed in grief counselling, Client Centred Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, CBT, MBCT & Mindfulness and am currently learning about forms of trauma therapies, Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems. Regardless of what challenges we experience in our day-to-day lives (big or small), I believe that we all deserve the opportunity to heal. Whether your barriers are at the forefront or in the past, it is never too late to start the healing process.

There are times in life when we feel stuck, overwhelmed or alone. Relationships are complicated and difficult. Life can be stressful, confusing and painful. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I am a registered psychotherapist and work with individuals, couples and families. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk alongside you for part of your journey, holding your pain with you and working together to expand your perspective, and discover new strategies.

Most of us have felt stuck - as though we are simply getting by doing the things we've always done. Usually those behaviours - thoughts, feelings, and actions - developed because, at some point in our lives, they were useful! They helped us to survive situations that seemed unconquerable at the time. Now these same behaviours may lead to isolation, emptiness, worry, or avoidance, and we feel uncertain how to change them. Having an opportunity to observe those behaviours, without judgement, can help us understand what we want out of life, and can lead us towards a sense of fulfillment and meaning.

When you have experienced trauma, your whole system can feel challenged day to day. You might struggle with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame and hopelessness and have a bleak outlook on the future. You can feel exhausted by your circumstances and truly at a loss for how to change or heal. Trauma impacts your thinking, your happiness, your quality of life and your joy. You can often find yourself engaging in behaviours that don't serve you, trying to numb out or manage the pain. It can feel hard to get close to anyone. It can be so hard to trust yourself, or other people. I completely understand, and I help people change daily.