Neurofeedback Therapists in Saint Catharines, ON

We are a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about supporting our clients and our community to heal and thrive from life’s challenges. We take pride in our unique holistic approach, based on combining the most advanced psychotherapy techniques with the latest research in Neurofeedback. Our therapeutic strengths go beyond talk-therapy by tailoring a specific approach to each client. This method considers the unique features to help clients achieve better regulation and connect with own inner resources of their brain, bodies and mind.

I am Dr. Alan McAllister. I have over 40 years of experience providing psychological services. I work with the dedicated team at Attentive Mind Therapy to provide individual, couple, and family counselling. We integrate gold standard, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapies with innovative mind/body techniques like hypnosis, meditation, biofeedback, and neurofeedback. From navigating stressful situations to fostering healthier relationships, tackling work challenges, and overcoming emotional and mental health obstacles, we are here to guide and support you on your path to optimal functioning and a more fulfilling life.

The impacts of trauma rewire the brain and nervous system to experience the world as a threatening place. This adaptation alters how we relate to ourselves and others, and it leads us away from authentic identity. Trauma, whether big or small, includes events like past childhood abuse, emotional neglect, violence, grief, rejection, chronic pain and illness, to name a few. You may become stressed, anxious, experience intrusive thoughts, fear, and rage. You may feel alone, easily triggered, trapped, and like there’s a void within—like you just can’t be yourself again. Yet, you have no clue that it all stems from unprocessed trauma.

I provide trauma and attachment focused psychotherapy, consultation, and training for individuals and professionals. In my clinical practice, I work with individuals (18+) who are experiencing difficulties related to their past and/or recent traumatic experiences. These experiences can include: attachment trauma (childhood abuse, relationship trauma), PTSD, C-PTSD, medical trauma, and individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder. I work extensively with First Responders who often seek my services to engage in early mental health interventions, manage Operational Stress Injury/PTSD, and/or moral injury/sanctuary trauma.

Have you been suffering emotionally for a long time, made many attempts to overcome your problems, but nothing is working? Are you struggling with regulating strong emotions such as rage, panic, anxiety, overwhelm or depression? Do you want to feel grounded and have greater clarity with your intentions and decision-making? Are you hoping to learn communication tools so you can experience meaningful, intimate and long lasting relationships?

I work with clients who struggle with "regulation difficulties". When your "motor" is running automatically, too fast or too slow, it is very difficult to respond efficiently and thoughtfully. My clients struggle to be present, are unable to respond appropriately in times of stress, and cannot maintain a direction in life. Some of my clients have difficulties such as Complex Trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety and ADHD. This can happen to men, women, children and teens. Learning to be regulated can improve one's ability to focus and to learn, to be able to manage one's life and have deep meaningful relationships.

The Purple Butterfly Healing Centre recognizes that difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. Much like a caterpillar that cocoons itself and transforms into a beautiful butterfly, the journey in life may include dark times. Our clinicians are nurturing companions, supporting clients as they transform into states of calm and wellness. Additional treatment modalities include: EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Play therapy, Theraplay, Brainspotting, and Neuroptimal Neurofeedback. Billie-Jo Bennett, MSW RSW is an EMDRIA approved Consultant and a qualifying Canadian Association for Play therapy supervisor, accepting consultees

As a therapist, my journey has been shaped by diverse experiences that included a 26 year career in law enforcement. My time in emergency services provided me with invaluable insights and taught me the importance of empathy, communication, and understanding in complex situations. I meet individuals where they are, offering a non-judgmental space for healing and growth through compassionate support. I strive to empower my clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections. I am also excited to offer Neurofeedback as part of my clinic space using a system called NeurOptimal.

I help clients to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, sexuality and intimacy, career changes and self-care. I use various therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique journey. We will work together to deepen your self-awareness, resilience and understanding of the connections between your inner and outer world. I take a strengths-based approach to leverage your skills, resources and support thriving towards your individual goals.