Self Esteem Therapists in Barrie, ON
I support clients 16+ navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, and life transitions, with a special focus on adult children of emotionally immature parents.
I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, trained in IFS Level 1 and IFIO, and I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, helping you understand your patterns and build a more secure, compassionate relationship with yourself.
I support clients 16+ navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, and life transitions, with a special focus on adult children of emotionally immature parents.
I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, trained in IFS Level 1 and IFIO, and I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, helping you understand your patterns and build a more secure, compassionate relationship with yourself.
I work with clients struggling with anger management, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and confidence issues, caregiving stress, critical illnesses, ADHD, post-accident driving anxiety, and the emotional weight of postpartum motherhood.
What makes my work unique is the balance I bring. I am deeply compassionate and attuned — clients often tell me they feel genuinely understood in our sessions — but I am also direct and skilled at helping you connect the dots quickly. I don’t just validate your feelings; I help you make sense of them and change what isn’t working.
I work with clients struggling with anger management, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and confidence issues, caregiving stress, critical illnesses, ADHD, post-accident driving anxiety, and the emotional weight of postpartum motherhood.
What makes my work unique is the balance I bring. I am deeply compassionate and attuned — clients often tell me they feel genuinely understood in our sessions — but I am also direct and skilled at helping you connect the dots quickly. I don’t just validate your feelings; I help you make sense of them and change what isn’t working.
In my practice, I hold space for children, youth and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, grief, self-esteem challenges, and the emotional complexities that can arise throughout the journey of parenthood.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in relational therapy, which allows me to be present with you as an authentic human in sessions, rather than a blank slate.
My approach focuses on understanding you as a whole person, not only symptoms, to support overall wellness and help you feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
I have over ten years of extensive experience working with children (7+), transitional-aged youth, adolescents, and adults.
In my practice, I hold space for children, youth and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, grief, self-esteem challenges, and the emotional complexities that can arise throughout the journey of parenthood.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in relational therapy, which allows me to be present with you as an authentic human in sessions, rather than a blank slate.
My approach focuses on understanding you as a whole person, not only symptoms, to support overall wellness and help you feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
I have over ten years of extensive experience working with children (7+), transitional-aged youth, adolescents, and adults.
Keeping up a fast pace can become second nature, even when it isn’t sustainable. You might be used to showing up as capable and productive, while inside you’re carrying a lot. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating chronic pain or illness, cancer, trauma, anxiety, burnout, high-stress roles and first responders. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded. This is a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s been going on, and feel less alone with it. With me, you can expect compassion, lots of metaphors, and a little bit of humour. This same style guides my approach to clinical supervision.
Keeping up a fast pace can become second nature, even when it isn’t sustainable. You might be used to showing up as capable and productive, while inside you’re carrying a lot. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating chronic pain or illness, cancer, trauma, anxiety, burnout, high-stress roles and first responders. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded. This is a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s been going on, and feel less alone with it. With me, you can expect compassion, lots of metaphors, and a little bit of humour. This same style guides my approach to clinical supervision.
I specialize in providing therapy for trauma & PTSD, as well as relationship counselling for couples using the Gottman Method. Over the past ten years, I have focused on working specifically with military members, veterans, and first responders to provide them with specialized support and therapy. To provide my clients with a variety of options for trauma therapy, I am an EMDR-trained clinician and a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Additionally I have a background in emotion-focused, trauma-informed therapy and training in the Gottman Method for couples.
I specialize in providing therapy for trauma & PTSD, as well as relationship counselling for couples using the Gottman Method. Over the past ten years, I have focused on working specifically with military members, veterans, and first responders to provide them with specialized support and therapy. To provide my clients with a variety of options for trauma therapy, I am an EMDR-trained clinician and a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Additionally I have a background in emotion-focused, trauma-informed therapy and training in the Gottman Method for couples.
I work with adults and teenagers through virtual therapy, helping them build healthier boundaries, strengthen self-esteem, and better manage anxiety, stress, and anger.
I particularly enjoy helping clients:
Build confidence and self-worth
Set and maintain healthy boundaries
Manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Understand and regulate anger more effectively
Improve communication and relationships
Break cycles of people-pleasing or self-criticism
I work with adults and teenagers through virtual therapy, helping them build healthier boundaries, strengthen self-esteem, and better manage anxiety, stress, and anger.
I particularly enjoy helping clients:
Build confidence and self-worth
Set and maintain healthy boundaries
Manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Understand and regulate anger more effectively
Improve communication and relationships
Break cycles of people-pleasing or self-criticism
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, even if things appear okay on the outside. They may be navigating anxiety, low mood, low motivation, social stress, or a life transition. They’re looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk things through, build coping tools, and better understand themselves so they can feel more grounded, confident, and steady in daily life and relationships.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, even if things appear okay on the outside. They may be navigating anxiety, low mood, low motivation, social stress, or a life transition. They’re looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk things through, build coping tools, and better understand themselves so they can feel more grounded, confident, and steady in daily life and relationships.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, career and relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity exploration — including gender and sexuality.
Sometimes one big thing finally tips the scale. Other times you can’t point to anything at all — just a quiet accumulation of work, relationships, patterns, situations, or a version of yourself you’ve outgrown. If you’re feeling tired, a little lost, and quietly wondering if life is supposed to feel this hard, you’re in the right place. Therapy is where we slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and figure it out together.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, career and relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity exploration — including gender and sexuality.
Sometimes one big thing finally tips the scale. Other times you can’t point to anything at all — just a quiet accumulation of work, relationships, patterns, situations, or a version of yourself you’ve outgrown. If you’re feeling tired, a little lost, and quietly wondering if life is supposed to feel this hard, you’re in the right place. Therapy is where we slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and figure it out together.
I work with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, gender identity & sexual orientation, addictions, relationships, and self-esteem & body image.
NO WAIT-LIST! ADHD, LGBTQ2S+, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Relationships- You feel like you're constantly playing catch-up, struggling to focus, follow through, or find motivation. ADHD, anxiety, or addiction can make it hard to keep up with daily life, and relationship conflicts can leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood. If you're navigating life as a Queer person, it can also bring an added layer of stress, self-doubt, or isolation. When the overwhelm builds, it can feel like your mind and emotions are working against you, making it even harder to cope, function and feel in control of your daily life.
I work with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, gender identity & sexual orientation, addictions, relationships, and self-esteem & body image.
NO WAIT-LIST! ADHD, LGBTQ2S+, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Relationships- You feel like you're constantly playing catch-up, struggling to focus, follow through, or find motivation. ADHD, anxiety, or addiction can make it hard to keep up with daily life, and relationship conflicts can leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood. If you're navigating life as a Queer person, it can also bring an added layer of stress, self-doubt, or isolation. When the overwhelm builds, it can feel like your mind and emotions are working against you, making it even harder to cope, function and feel in control of your daily life.
I work with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, gender identity & sexual orientation, addictions, relationships, and self-esteem & body image.
NO WAIT-LIST & In-Person appts- ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Relationships- You feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up, struggling to focus, follow through, or find motivation. ADHD, anxiety, or addiction can make it hard to keep up with daily life, and relationship conflicts can leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood. If you're navigating life as a Queer person, it can also bring an added layer of stress, self-doubt, or isolation. When the overwhelm builds, it can feel like your mind and emotions are working against you, making it even harder to cope, function and feel in control of your daily life.
I work with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, gender identity & sexual orientation, addictions, relationships, and self-esteem & body image.
NO WAIT-LIST & In-Person appts- ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Relationships- You feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up, struggling to focus, follow through, or find motivation. ADHD, anxiety, or addiction can make it hard to keep up with daily life, and relationship conflicts can leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood. If you're navigating life as a Queer person, it can also bring an added layer of stress, self-doubt, or isolation. When the overwhelm builds, it can feel like your mind and emotions are working against you, making it even harder to cope, function and feel in control of your daily life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, or triggered in ways that don’t fully make sense?
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, emotional reactivity, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others, and are looking for both deeper healing and practical tools that actually work.
My approach integrates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you better understand your thoughts, regulate emotions, and cope more effectively.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, or triggered in ways that don’t fully make sense?
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, emotional reactivity, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others, and are looking for both deeper healing and practical tools that actually work.
My approach integrates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you better understand your thoughts, regulate emotions, and cope more effectively.
If you are reading this, you are likely seeking support for yourself or a loved one. You are not alone. Like many others, I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a teenager and young adult, I was fortunate to have access to therapists who changed my life with their knowledge and compassion. I was inspired to earn a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. which I attained from McGill University in Montreal. Now I strive to help others using my education in psychology, my personal experiences, and more than 10 years of experience working and training in the mental health field.
If you are reading this, you are likely seeking support for yourself or a loved one. You are not alone. Like many others, I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a teenager and young adult, I was fortunate to have access to therapists who changed my life with their knowledge and compassion. I was inspired to earn a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. which I attained from McGill University in Montreal. Now I strive to help others using my education in psychology, my personal experiences, and more than 10 years of experience working and training in the mental health field.
Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions that have left them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and real — a space where you can show up fully, explore what’s been heavy to carry, and begin reconnecting with your strengths, confidence, and sense of calm. Together, we’ll move at your pace, in your time, toward meaningful and lasting change.
Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions that have left them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and real — a space where you can show up fully, explore what’s been heavy to carry, and begin reconnecting with your strengths, confidence, and sense of calm. Together, we’ll move at your pace, in your time, toward meaningful and lasting change.
I have a passion for supporting others on their journey through life and personal wellbeing. I have faced many of my own adversities from childhood to adulthood which led me to my own healing journey that began over ten years ago. By utilizing my own lived experiences in addition to a higher level of education I am able to offer compassionate person-centred therapy. I value autonomy and self-determination for my clients as they are the experts of their own lives and we are equal partners working together in developing opportunities for growth and change.
I have a passion for supporting others on their journey through life and personal wellbeing. I have faced many of my own adversities from childhood to adulthood which led me to my own healing journey that began over ten years ago. By utilizing my own lived experiences in addition to a higher level of education I am able to offer compassionate person-centred therapy. I value autonomy and self-determination for my clients as they are the experts of their own lives and we are equal partners working together in developing opportunities for growth and change.
Do you find yourself in a place that is unwelcome or unexpected? Grieving a loss? Fighting anxiety and losing? Dealing with a difficult diagnosis? Perhaps you are just coming to terms with traumatic situations that seemed normal for years or you are finding it hard to connect with people in lasting and meaningful ways?
Do you find yourself in a place that is unwelcome or unexpected? Grieving a loss? Fighting anxiety and losing? Dealing with a difficult diagnosis? Perhaps you are just coming to terms with traumatic situations that seemed normal for years or you are finding it hard to connect with people in lasting and meaningful ways?
It’s starting to take a toll on your self-esteem and you can’t find the motivation to make changes.
Together, we will work through the thoughts and emotions you are experiencing and develop tools to achieve your wellness goals. In addition to working with anxiety/stress, ADHD and depression, I have a special interest in supporting teens/youth, OCD using EPR, BPD, couples using the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
It’s starting to take a toll on your self-esteem and you can’t find the motivation to make changes.
Together, we will work through the thoughts and emotions you are experiencing and develop tools to achieve your wellness goals. In addition to working with anxiety/stress, ADHD and depression, I have a special interest in supporting teens/youth, OCD using EPR, BPD, couples using the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Are you struggling with stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or trauma?
My work as a crisis volunteer for a metropolitan sexual assault centre provided me with extensive experience with interpersonal violence and crisis situations, and sparked my passion for anti-oppression work and women’s issues.
Are you struggling with stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or trauma?
My work as a crisis volunteer for a metropolitan sexual assault centre provided me with extensive experience with interpersonal violence and crisis situations, and sparked my passion for anti-oppression work and women’s issues.
Psychology Matters consists of a group of therapists working together to provide psychological services to Barrie and the surrounding regions. Our diversely skilled group consists of members of the College of Psychologists and the College of Registered Psychotherapists. At our location we also have an assessment clinic where we conduct a various assessments for people of all ages. We also provide neuropsychological services.
Psychology Matters consists of a group of therapists working together to provide psychological services to Barrie and the surrounding regions. Our diversely skilled group consists of members of the College of Psychologists and the College of Registered Psychotherapists. At our location we also have an assessment clinic where we conduct a various assessments for people of all ages. We also provide neuropsychological services.
Hi, I’m Charlotte Fergusson, a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.) with over 25 years of experience. I help individuals, families, and children navigate challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and my role is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and be empowered to create meaningful change.
In addition to my work with clients, I also offer individual and group Clinical Supervision to students and professionals .
Hi, I’m Charlotte Fergusson, a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.) with over 25 years of experience. I help individuals, families, and children navigate challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and my role is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and be empowered to create meaningful change.
In addition to my work with clients, I also offer individual and group Clinical Supervision to students and professionals .
I work with a wide rage of ages (6+) as well as with a range of problems, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, self-esteem, addictions, grief burnout, ADHD, couples counselling, relationship problems, family conflict, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, postpartum rage/support and more...
Welcome, you've taken a great step in being on this site. I am here to help and support you where ever you may be in your journey of healing, coping, or discovery. The relationship between client and therapist is an important one. Our rapport will contribute to successful therapy and to that end, I offer a safe and non-judgemental experience. I believe in the power of hope, coffee and the resiliency of people. I would be honoured to work with you and offer a free phone consultation if you would like to see if I am a good fit for you.
I work with a wide rage of ages (6+) as well as with a range of problems, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, self-esteem, addictions, grief burnout, ADHD, couples counselling, relationship problems, family conflict, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, postpartum rage/support and more...
Welcome, you've taken a great step in being on this site. I am here to help and support you where ever you may be in your journey of healing, coping, or discovery. The relationship between client and therapist is an important one. Our rapport will contribute to successful therapy and to that end, I offer a safe and non-judgemental experience. I believe in the power of hope, coffee and the resiliency of people. I would be honoured to work with you and offer a free phone consultation if you would like to see if I am a good fit for you.
