Dementia Therapists in Dundas, ON
Stress highly depletes your energy to deal with problems. When feeling tired, frustrated and hopeless, it can seem like there are no solutions. In a safe, calm environment, where you feel accepted just as you are, you begin to develop self-compassion. By being gentle with yourself, coming from a place of non-judgement, you can attain so much. Trust allows you to open and us to work together to explore what is at the root of the problem. As you explore thoughts and feelings, you become more self-aware. Your energy increases and you become stronger, then able to learn effective coping skills to overcome challenges and to thrive.
Stress highly depletes your energy to deal with problems. When feeling tired, frustrated and hopeless, it can seem like there are no solutions. In a safe, calm environment, where you feel accepted just as you are, you begin to develop self-compassion. By being gentle with yourself, coming from a place of non-judgement, you can attain so much. Trust allows you to open and us to work together to explore what is at the root of the problem. As you explore thoughts and feelings, you become more self-aware. Your energy increases and you become stronger, then able to learn effective coping skills to overcome challenges and to thrive.
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Colleen Martin: Stress, Anxiety, Caregiver
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E
Are you or someone you are caring for facing a situation that is causing you stress, worry or sadness? Facing a health challenge or making a significant life transition can feel overwhelming leading you to worry how you are going to face the future. If you are a caregiver/partner, you may lack energy or time for yourself making you feel irritable, frustrated, angry or guilty. You may think, "I can't do this, I'm not handling this well" causing you to overthink and ruminate which might affect your sleep at night. You may struggle finding meaning and purpose and don't know who to talk to.
Are you or someone you are caring for facing a situation that is causing you stress, worry or sadness? Facing a health challenge or making a significant life transition can feel overwhelming leading you to worry how you are going to face the future. If you are a caregiver/partner, you may lack energy or time for yourself making you feel irritable, frustrated, angry or guilty. You may think, "I can't do this, I'm not handling this well" causing you to overthink and ruminate which might affect your sleep at night. You may struggle finding meaning and purpose and don't know who to talk to.
I have 17 years of experience supporting the neurodiverse community and specialize in caregivers + parent + couples counselling with a focus on diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Cognitive Impairments, Developmental Delay, and Dementia.
In-person therapy, virtual, telephone; neurodiversity and compassionate intentionality focused therapy with a person centred model; trauma awareness lens. We go at your own pace toward goals that hold meaning for you.
I have 17 years of experience supporting the neurodiverse community and specialize in caregivers + parent + couples counselling with a focus on diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Cognitive Impairments, Developmental Delay, and Dementia.
In-person therapy, virtual, telephone; neurodiversity and compassionate intentionality focused therapy with a person centred model; trauma awareness lens. We go at your own pace toward goals that hold meaning for you.
I would love to hear your stories and explore strategies together to make the best out of your life! I have 20+ years of clinical social work and counselling / psychotherapy experiences in Ontario in helping people in various ages and challenges. Sessions are available for weekday evenings and weekends. I now offer couples counselling. あなたの人生を、より生きやすく、より充実したものにするためのお手伝いをさせてください。オンタリオで20年以上の経験を持つ、クリニカルソーシャルワーカー、カウンセラー、サイコセラピスト。カップル・カウンセリングも提供いたします。
I would love to hear your stories and explore strategies together to make the best out of your life! I have 20+ years of clinical social work and counselling / psychotherapy experiences in Ontario in helping people in various ages and challenges. Sessions are available for weekday evenings and weekends. I now offer couples counselling. あなたの人生を、より生きやすく、より充実したものにするためのお手伝いをさせてください。オンタリオで20年以上の経験を持つ、クリニカルソーシャルワーカー、カウンセラー、サイコセラピスト。カップル・カウンセリングも提供いたします。
Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.
Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.
It can be difficult to live in the world with a sense of peace in yourself. Many have suffered adverse life experiences that get in the way of connecting to the world and the full life we are seeking. We all feel stuck sometimes, doubt ourselves, and worry things will never get better. I have 20 years experience working with clients struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, childhood neglect and abandonment, addictions, ADHD and people in recovery from psychosis. I also have experience working with the Indigenous population, youth and seniors. I offer a strength and evidence-based approach.
It can be difficult to live in the world with a sense of peace in yourself. Many have suffered adverse life experiences that get in the way of connecting to the world and the full life we are seeking. We all feel stuck sometimes, doubt ourselves, and worry things will never get better. I have 20 years experience working with clients struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, childhood neglect and abandonment, addictions, ADHD and people in recovery from psychosis. I also have experience working with the Indigenous population, youth and seniors. I offer a strength and evidence-based approach.
I am a registered psychotherapist certified in CBT and a board-certified music therapist. I offer a warm, supportive space where your story is heard and meaningful change can begin. My approach is grounded in curiosity, play, and adaptability, with a focus on building resilience and self-understanding. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and traits across the neurodivergent spectrum. I am honoured to support clients as they move toward clarity, growth, and their full potential.
I am a registered psychotherapist certified in CBT and a board-certified music therapist. I offer a warm, supportive space where your story is heard and meaningful change can begin. My approach is grounded in curiosity, play, and adaptability, with a focus on building resilience and self-understanding. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and traits across the neurodivergent spectrum. I am honoured to support clients as they move toward clarity, growth, and their full potential.
I'm an Art Therapist and RP (qualifying) supporting children (5+) and teens with anxiety, challenges navigating peer relationships, difficult transitions, and getting to know their unique selves as they move through the ups-and-downs of growing up.
I also work with adults, typically in their 20s–40s, many of whom are experiencing burnout, stress, loss of motivation, or moral injury, and are looking to reconnect with themselves. I have experience with supporting those with high-stress jobs, many in the public sphere (ex: teachers, paramedics).
Sessions involve a mix of talking and art-making shaped around what feels right for you!
I'm an Art Therapist and RP (qualifying) supporting children (5+) and teens with anxiety, challenges navigating peer relationships, difficult transitions, and getting to know their unique selves as they move through the ups-and-downs of growing up.
I also work with adults, typically in their 20s–40s, many of whom are experiencing burnout, stress, loss of motivation, or moral injury, and are looking to reconnect with themselves. I have experience with supporting those with high-stress jobs, many in the public sphere (ex: teachers, paramedics).
Sessions involve a mix of talking and art-making shaped around what feels right for you!
Not sure where to find a black or culturally safe and sensitive therapist? Worried about the cost of accessing mental health supports? Unsure if supports are necessary or where to learn more? Black Mental Health Canada exists to provide access to affordable mental health services and education for the Black community. We’re here to provide you with the mental health supports you need, when you need them.
Not sure where to find a black or culturally safe and sensitive therapist? Worried about the cost of accessing mental health supports? Unsure if supports are necessary or where to learn more? Black Mental Health Canada exists to provide access to affordable mental health services and education for the Black community. We’re here to provide you with the mental health supports you need, when you need them.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, facing a major transition, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can offer a space for support, growth, and change.
Seeking support is a meaningful step toward understanding yourself, creating change, and building a life that feels more aligned with your values and goals.
As a therapist, I commit to establishing a compassionate and emotionally secure space where you can receive the support needed to move confidently toward creating the life and relationships you aspire to.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, facing a major transition, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can offer a space for support, growth, and change.
Seeking support is a meaningful step toward understanding yourself, creating change, and building a life that feels more aligned with your values and goals.
As a therapist, I commit to establishing a compassionate and emotionally secure space where you can receive the support needed to move confidently toward creating the life and relationships you aspire to.
Change can mean challenge and opportunity and becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most transformative life transitions of all. Each stage we go through from conception to empty nesting comes with its joys and challenges. It is my intention to support you so you feel safe to open up and explore yourself. As I’ve learned, parenting is tough and it is common to feel lost and possibly isolated. There is such value in creating connection with others, as well as ourselves. Change may also be embracing opportunities to focus on one's well-being and goals, in a way that brings hope, progress and confidence.
Change can mean challenge and opportunity and becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most transformative life transitions of all. Each stage we go through from conception to empty nesting comes with its joys and challenges. It is my intention to support you so you feel safe to open up and explore yourself. As I’ve learned, parenting is tough and it is common to feel lost and possibly isolated. There is such value in creating connection with others, as well as ourselves. Change may also be embracing opportunities to focus on one's well-being and goals, in a way that brings hope, progress and confidence.
We are a team of social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed and trauma-specific counselling/therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship.
We work with individuals, couples and families throughout the lifespan. We provide in-person, virtual, and telephone therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation individual and group support. We also offer a group for partners of first responders.
We are a team of social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed and trauma-specific counselling/therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship.
We work with individuals, couples and families throughout the lifespan. We provide in-person, virtual, and telephone therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation individual and group support. We also offer a group for partners of first responders.
I work with individuals navigating a range of life challenges, including relationship concerns, emotional distress, and complex personal experiences. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. My approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. Through this process, I support clients in developing insight, strengthening coping strategies, and moving toward meaningful and sustainable change.
I work with individuals navigating a range of life challenges, including relationship concerns, emotional distress, and complex personal experiences. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. My approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. Through this process, I support clients in developing insight, strengthening coping strategies, and moving toward meaningful and sustainable change.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
Are you longing for change, but finding yourself held back by past experiences—like childhood or relational trauma, grief, or life’s unexpected turns? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, health challenges, spiritual questions, or simply feeling stuck. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
Together, we’ll create a personalized approach to healing that honours your story, your relationships, and the world around you. In our work, there's space for all of who you are—no judgment, just care, collaboration, and curiosity so you can untangle old patterns and reconnect to your most authentic self.
Are you longing for change, but finding yourself held back by past experiences—like childhood or relational trauma, grief, or life’s unexpected turns? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, health challenges, spiritual questions, or simply feeling stuck. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
Together, we’ll create a personalized approach to healing that honours your story, your relationships, and the world around you. In our work, there's space for all of who you are—no judgment, just care, collaboration, and curiosity so you can untangle old patterns and reconnect to your most authentic self.
I believe people need to be truly seen, heard, and understood, I see each client as a unique individual, hence therapy is tailored specifically for each individual in reaching their goals.
I believe people need to be truly seen, heard, and understood, I see each client as a unique individual, hence therapy is tailored specifically for each individual in reaching their goals.
Do you lie awake with racing thoughts, anxiety, or overthinking situations long after they happen? Do patterns in your relationships, work, or family life leave you people-pleasing, emotionally drained and constantly irritated? Are you experiencing negative thoughts, strong emotions, or worry about your teen’s behaviour — feeling like you’re at the end of your rope trying to help them?
In your relationship, are repeated arguments, infidelity, or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave weighing on you? Do you carry trust issues and long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without feeling like a burden?
Do you lie awake with racing thoughts, anxiety, or overthinking situations long after they happen? Do patterns in your relationships, work, or family life leave you people-pleasing, emotionally drained and constantly irritated? Are you experiencing negative thoughts, strong emotions, or worry about your teen’s behaviour — feeling like you’re at the end of your rope trying to help them?
In your relationship, are repeated arguments, infidelity, or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave weighing on you? Do you carry trust issues and long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without feeling like a burden?
I work with individuals of all ages who are dedicated to prioritizing their mental health. Achieving physical health, quality relationships, and meaningful living depends on taking mental well-being seriously. As a registered psychologist and neuropsychologist, I focus on enhancing self-awareness and teaching effective, lasting strategies to thrive in an unpredictable and challenging world. When external stressors feel overwhelming, finding inner peace is essential, and I'm here to help you achieve that. If you are looking to regain a sense of balance and control in your life, I am here to help.
I work with individuals of all ages who are dedicated to prioritizing their mental health. Achieving physical health, quality relationships, and meaningful living depends on taking mental well-being seriously. As a registered psychologist and neuropsychologist, I focus on enhancing self-awareness and teaching effective, lasting strategies to thrive in an unpredictable and challenging world. When external stressors feel overwhelming, finding inner peace is essential, and I'm here to help you achieve that. If you are looking to regain a sense of balance and control in your life, I am here to help.
Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are hard to break? I offer therapy that is grounded in compassion, warmth, and genuine connection. Using a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, I help clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with their values and goals. I collaborate with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, caregiving stress, divorce, co-parenting concerns, and cultural or identity-related issues.
Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are hard to break? I offer therapy that is grounded in compassion, warmth, and genuine connection. Using a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, I help clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with their values and goals. I collaborate with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, caregiving stress, divorce, co-parenting concerns, and cultural or identity-related issues.
Reaching out for help can be a difficult thing to do and takes courage. If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone. Together we can work towards the best version of you and progress towards your healing goals. I am a clinical Social Worker and provide Individual, Couple and Family counselling for a wide range of concerns. Effective therapy happens when there is a relationship established between the client and the counsellor. I have many years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Reaching out for help can be a difficult thing to do and takes courage. If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone. Together we can work towards the best version of you and progress towards your healing goals. I am a clinical Social Worker and provide Individual, Couple and Family counselling for a wide range of concerns. Effective therapy happens when there is a relationship established between the client and the counsellor. I have many years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
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Dementia Counsellors
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.