Emotionally Focused Therapists in Ancaster, ON
Life’s challenges can be messy, overwhelming, and sometimes really painful. Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, or just trying to make sense of your emotions, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Chiropractor, I take a whole-person approach to healing-one that honours both your physical and emotional experiences. My style is warm, grounded and real, using practical steps to help. I provide a supportive space where you can be yourself to help you navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges.
Life’s challenges can be messy, overwhelming, and sometimes really painful. Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, or just trying to make sense of your emotions, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Chiropractor, I take a whole-person approach to healing-one that honours both your physical and emotional experiences. My style is warm, grounded and real, using practical steps to help. I provide a supportive space where you can be yourself to help you navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges.
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Idowu and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My aim is to provide a safe space where my clients can feel seen and heard, as they embark on a journey towards peace, progress and healing. As a Nigerian-Canadian woman, I have both personally endured and been exposed to the struggles of others who look like me and share similar experiences. That is why I make it a priority to create and hold space for those who may struggle with their identity, and relate to experiences of feeling unheard and unseen.
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Idowu and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My aim is to provide a safe space where my clients can feel seen and heard, as they embark on a journey towards peace, progress and healing. As a Nigerian-Canadian woman, I have both personally endured and been exposed to the struggles of others who look like me and share similar experiences. That is why I make it a priority to create and hold space for those who may struggle with their identity, and relate to experiences of feeling unheard and unseen.
February 2026 update - I am accepting NEW clients! I offer EMDR (with an attachment lens) Internal Family Systems informed, CBT and DBT trauma focused psychotherapy for anyone (including first responders and health care workers) affected by work stress, relationship stress/trauma, loss, separation, parenting challenges, or major life changes. My style is warm, down to earth, and collaborative. I work with people navigating divorce, burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, panic, addiction, and trauma who want a safe space to feel understood and supported.
February 2026 update - I am accepting NEW clients! I offer EMDR (with an attachment lens) Internal Family Systems informed, CBT and DBT trauma focused psychotherapy for anyone (including first responders and health care workers) affected by work stress, relationship stress/trauma, loss, separation, parenting challenges, or major life changes. My style is warm, down to earth, and collaborative. I work with people navigating divorce, burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, panic, addiction, and trauma who want a safe space to feel understood and supported.
You’re looking to build practical skills to manage stress, understand anger, regulate your emotions, and respond differently to overwhelm so that you can feel more present and less depleted in daily life. This is where I can help.
You’re looking to build practical skills to manage stress, understand anger, regulate your emotions, and respond differently to overwhelm so that you can feel more present and less depleted in daily life. This is where I can help.
You’ve likely spent your life feeling 'too much,' 'too loud,' or just inherently different. Maybe you’re an adult navigating a late-in-life ADHD or Autism diagnosis, or a parent watching your child struggle to fit into a world not built for their nervous system. You are exhausted from 'masking', constantly performing to meet neurotypical expectations, and you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to translate your experience into someone else’s language. You don't want to be 'fixed'; you want to be understood and learn how to work with your brain instead of against it. You deserve to be seen.
You’ve likely spent your life feeling 'too much,' 'too loud,' or just inherently different. Maybe you’re an adult navigating a late-in-life ADHD or Autism diagnosis, or a parent watching your child struggle to fit into a world not built for their nervous system. You are exhausted from 'masking', constantly performing to meet neurotypical expectations, and you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to translate your experience into someone else’s language. You don't want to be 'fixed'; you want to be understood and learn how to work with your brain instead of against it. You deserve to be seen.
Counselling for Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. Assessment & Diagnosis. Emotional challenges can affect any individual, couple or family. Finding a healthy way to manage can be difficult. It's common to feel overwhelmed. We provide a safe place, professional support, and the tools to help. Bringing Balance to Mind, Body & Spirit. Now available, ongoing supervision for clinicians in group or individual format. 45 years of clinical experience and training in many modalities, under many well known teachers, brings a depth that incorporates East and West, spiritual and energetic aspects of wellness and healing.
Counselling for Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. Assessment & Diagnosis. Emotional challenges can affect any individual, couple or family. Finding a healthy way to manage can be difficult. It's common to feel overwhelmed. We provide a safe place, professional support, and the tools to help. Bringing Balance to Mind, Body & Spirit. Now available, ongoing supervision for clinicians in group or individual format. 45 years of clinical experience and training in many modalities, under many well known teachers, brings a depth that incorporates East and West, spiritual and energetic aspects of wellness and healing.
Sometimes life can be difficult and these challenges can cause a sense of suffering in ourselves and those we care about. It can all feel overwhelming and exhausting, making it difficult to know what to do or where to turn for help. It takes courage to reach out for support so that you don’t have to suffer alone. Counselling can provide the opportunity to learn to share and process one’s struggles in a safe and non-judgemental space. Learning how to foster self-directed kindness and self-compassion can help nurture an individual’s personal growth and resilience.
Sometimes life can be difficult and these challenges can cause a sense of suffering in ourselves and those we care about. It can all feel overwhelming and exhausting, making it difficult to know what to do or where to turn for help. It takes courage to reach out for support so that you don’t have to suffer alone. Counselling can provide the opportunity to learn to share and process one’s struggles in a safe and non-judgemental space. Learning how to foster self-directed kindness and self-compassion can help nurture an individual’s personal growth and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of daily life? Perhaps you are feeling anxious or depressed. You may feel burdened by past trauma or a current crisis, or maybe you are experiencing conflict at home with family, friends or at work. It can sometimes seem impossible to find balance, inner peace, and happiness. Firstly, you are not alone, but your struggles are personal, and can feel isolating and lonely. The truth is that many people find it difficult to acknowledge that they are suffering, and reaching out for help can be tough to do. Sometimes, we forget that taking care of ourselves is important and also worth the effort.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of daily life? Perhaps you are feeling anxious or depressed. You may feel burdened by past trauma or a current crisis, or maybe you are experiencing conflict at home with family, friends or at work. It can sometimes seem impossible to find balance, inner peace, and happiness. Firstly, you are not alone, but your struggles are personal, and can feel isolating and lonely. The truth is that many people find it difficult to acknowledge that they are suffering, and reaching out for help can be tough to do. Sometimes, we forget that taking care of ourselves is important and also worth the effort.
Are you worried about your child’s anxiety, big emotions, or difficulty coping with life changes? Are you feeling overwhelmed yourself and looking for a calm space to process what you’re carrying? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or the emotional challenges of immigration that impact your daily life, relationships, or work? Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and gently begin healing.
Are you worried about your child’s anxiety, big emotions, or difficulty coping with life changes? Are you feeling overwhelmed yourself and looking for a calm space to process what you’re carrying? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or the emotional challenges of immigration that impact your daily life, relationships, or work? Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and gently begin healing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, overspending, emotional eating? Have you experienced cancer or are you supporting a loved one who is? Do these challenges affect your relationships and self-worth? Maybe you are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed just making it through the day and trying to please everyone in your life except yourself. If this feels like you, I am here to help. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively to help you understand and untangle your thoughts, feelings and core beliefs so you can live a more joyful and peaceful life.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, overspending, emotional eating? Have you experienced cancer or are you supporting a loved one who is? Do these challenges affect your relationships and self-worth? Maybe you are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed just making it through the day and trying to please everyone in your life except yourself. If this feels like you, I am here to help. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively to help you understand and untangle your thoughts, feelings and core beliefs so you can live a more joyful and peaceful life.
To the world we can appear to be hard working, confident, a good planner, helpful! On the inside we can live in permanent conflict. Fear of Failure, Living in 'Survival Mode', Imposter Syndrome, Overthinking. You worry about the effects on your body, the discomfort, the tension. You worry who will notice. You worry you are not enough. When is the last time you felt like yourself? When we don't feel like we are being our best selves, life can be draining. Anxiety, Trauma, Depression and Low Self-Esteem can make daily tasks seem daunting, overwhelming and never ending.
To the world we can appear to be hard working, confident, a good planner, helpful! On the inside we can live in permanent conflict. Fear of Failure, Living in 'Survival Mode', Imposter Syndrome, Overthinking. You worry about the effects on your body, the discomfort, the tension. You worry who will notice. You worry you are not enough. When is the last time you felt like yourself? When we don't feel like we are being our best selves, life can be draining. Anxiety, Trauma, Depression and Low Self-Esteem can make daily tasks seem daunting, overwhelming and never ending.
Hands-on support for children, youth and adults coping with social challenges, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety and special needs. Male and Female Social Workers and Psychotherapist counselling available, DBT Skills Groups, Social Activities and more. Practical support including parenting strategies, on-site advocacy, support with paperwork/funding, on-site coaching, behavioural support programs, and personalized executive functioning programs and academic tutoring. We work around YOUR needs and YOUR schedule: off-hours, home visits, or attending meetings/appointments with you are all possible.
Hands-on support for children, youth and adults coping with social challenges, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety and special needs. Male and Female Social Workers and Psychotherapist counselling available, DBT Skills Groups, Social Activities and more. Practical support including parenting strategies, on-site advocacy, support with paperwork/funding, on-site coaching, behavioural support programs, and personalized executive functioning programs and academic tutoring. We work around YOUR needs and YOUR schedule: off-hours, home visits, or attending meetings/appointments with you are all possible.
Kate Harding
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA Psyc, MACP, CTP
2 Endorsed
Ancaster, ON L9K
Have you ever heard the expression “you cannot pour from an empty glass”? Makes sense, right? But how do we fill our own glass? The truth is, there is no one size fits all answer. This is where I can help! I am passionately committed to leading with empathy and kindness, providing all individuals with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the root of their concerns and find power amongst perceived barriers. Together we can collaboratively set and reach goals that encourage positive changes, allowing you to fill your own glass so you can be authentically present for those you love; most importantly yourself.
Have you ever heard the expression “you cannot pour from an empty glass”? Makes sense, right? But how do we fill our own glass? The truth is, there is no one size fits all answer. This is where I can help! I am passionately committed to leading with empathy and kindness, providing all individuals with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the root of their concerns and find power amongst perceived barriers. Together we can collaboratively set and reach goals that encourage positive changes, allowing you to fill your own glass so you can be authentically present for those you love; most importantly yourself.
Do you feel exhausted from trying to cope on your own, wishing for genuine change but not knowing how to start? Life can feel heavy when you’re living with grief, trauma, anxiety, or ongoing struggles in relationships. Deep down, you want to feel lighter, more confident, and more connected to yourself and those around you. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering compassion, curiosity, and practical support. Together, we’ll work toward healing, greater self-acceptance, and the possibility of real, lasting change.
Do you feel exhausted from trying to cope on your own, wishing for genuine change but not knowing how to start? Life can feel heavy when you’re living with grief, trauma, anxiety, or ongoing struggles in relationships. Deep down, you want to feel lighter, more confident, and more connected to yourself and those around you. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering compassion, curiosity, and practical support. Together, we’ll work toward healing, greater self-acceptance, and the possibility of real, lasting change.
My passion is to help people regain their inner peace and happiness to live a pleasurable fulfilled life. Life is full of ups, downs and challenges that we are often not prepared for. It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but the what matters comes from how many times you get up. I believe the greatest accomplishment is who you become while picking yourself back up. Each new day gives you a fresh start to get back on track and to have the courage to rebuild yourself the way you desire. In therapy we would work collaboratively to address your needs and to determine how best to meet these needs.
My passion is to help people regain their inner peace and happiness to live a pleasurable fulfilled life. Life is full of ups, downs and challenges that we are often not prepared for. It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but the what matters comes from how many times you get up. I believe the greatest accomplishment is who you become while picking yourself back up. Each new day gives you a fresh start to get back on track and to have the courage to rebuild yourself the way you desire. In therapy we would work collaboratively to address your needs and to determine how best to meet these needs.
I would be most helpful to clients who may be struggling at school (K-university), have ADHD or symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity, deal with emotional and behavioural disturbance, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, have social interaction difficulties, deal with low self-esteem, have chronic illnesses or pains (this only for up to 18 years old), or struggle with adjustment to a new situation, whether it is a regular stage of life (e.g., moving out of house to a university, parenthood) or tragic life changes (e.g., grief, loss of loved ones). Consultation with schools is my specialty as well.
I would be most helpful to clients who may be struggling at school (K-university), have ADHD or symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity, deal with emotional and behavioural disturbance, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, have social interaction difficulties, deal with low self-esteem, have chronic illnesses or pains (this only for up to 18 years old), or struggle with adjustment to a new situation, whether it is a regular stage of life (e.g., moving out of house to a university, parenthood) or tragic life changes (e.g., grief, loss of loved ones). Consultation with schools is my specialty as well.
I work with adults navigating various mental, emotional and behavioural health challenges, providing my clients with a safe, comfortable space in which to explore their therapy goals and achieve positive growth. I take an integrated approach, using CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to provide my clients with evidence-based skills and strategies in trauma and PTSD treatment, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to navigate relationship issues, grief, and major life changes. My research and clinical interests include the unique experiences of first responders, elite athletes, and other high-stakes professionals.
I work with adults navigating various mental, emotional and behavioural health challenges, providing my clients with a safe, comfortable space in which to explore their therapy goals and achieve positive growth. I take an integrated approach, using CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to provide my clients with evidence-based skills and strategies in trauma and PTSD treatment, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to navigate relationship issues, grief, and major life changes. My research and clinical interests include the unique experiences of first responders, elite athletes, and other high-stakes professionals.
Are you carrying something that can’t be fixed—but wondering if it could feel lighter? You might be grieving, living with chronic or terminal illness, navigating disability, or feeling lost in a major life shift. Maybe you’re wondering if anyone could truly understand. At Find Joy, we meet you in the truth of what’s hard—not to change the unchangeable, but to help you hold it with more self-compassion, and even moments of lightness. Our clients want to feel truly seen, to reconnect with what matters, and to gently, gradually, find joy.
Are you carrying something that can’t be fixed—but wondering if it could feel lighter? You might be grieving, living with chronic or terminal illness, navigating disability, or feeling lost in a major life shift. Maybe you’re wondering if anyone could truly understand. At Find Joy, we meet you in the truth of what’s hard—not to change the unchangeable, but to help you hold it with more self-compassion, and even moments of lightness. Our clients want to feel truly seen, to reconnect with what matters, and to gently, gradually, find joy.
••• THERAPY for ADHD • AUTISM • TRAUMA • ANXIETY • Chronic Illness •••
I support individuals navigating a range of concerns including ADHD, ASD, trauma, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, burnout, depression and more (see expertise below). As a neurodivergent therapist with lived experience of chronic pain and as a parent to neurodivergent children, I bring genuine understanding and care to this work. I understand the toll daily life can take. I offer a warm, curious, grounded, neuro-affirming space where you can understand yourself more deeply while feeling supported. I honour who you were, who you are, and who you’re becoming.
••• THERAPY for ADHD • AUTISM • TRAUMA • ANXIETY • Chronic Illness •••
I support individuals navigating a range of concerns including ADHD, ASD, trauma, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, burnout, depression and more (see expertise below). As a neurodivergent therapist with lived experience of chronic pain and as a parent to neurodivergent children, I bring genuine understanding and care to this work. I understand the toll daily life can take. I offer a warm, curious, grounded, neuro-affirming space where you can understand yourself more deeply while feeling supported. I honour who you were, who you are, and who you’re becoming.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress and burnout from years of avoiding your trauma? Do you feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or people pleasing habits that are affecting your relationships, work or day-to-day life? Are you ready for change? I provide mind-body therapy to people who are ready to change dysfunctional patterns and heal the wounds that block them from living the life they want. I have extensive experience in anxiety, trauma and relationships with a special focus on childhood trauma and integrative, mind-body therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress and burnout from years of avoiding your trauma? Do you feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or people pleasing habits that are affecting your relationships, work or day-to-day life? Are you ready for change? I provide mind-body therapy to people who are ready to change dysfunctional patterns and heal the wounds that block them from living the life they want. I have extensive experience in anxiety, trauma and relationships with a special focus on childhood trauma and integrative, mind-body therapy.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.