Transpersonal Therapists in Etobicoke, ON
Do you feel overwhelmed, easily dysregulated, or stuck in the same cycles that don’t reflect who you truly are or who you want to be? You may be neurodivergent, healing from trauma, or simply tired of traditional therapy that overlooks the body and soul. I offer a warm, affirming space to explore your identity, build self-trust, and regulate your nervous system through variations of talk therapy, mindfulness, and somatic (physical) processing. You don’t need to mask here- your full self is welcome.
Do you feel overwhelmed, easily dysregulated, or stuck in the same cycles that don’t reflect who you truly are or who you want to be? You may be neurodivergent, healing from trauma, or simply tired of traditional therapy that overlooks the body and soul. I offer a warm, affirming space to explore your identity, build self-trust, and regulate your nervous system through variations of talk therapy, mindfulness, and somatic (physical) processing. You don’t need to mask here- your full self is welcome.
< Welcoming New Clients > In troubling times, each of us need to feel compassionately supported, and to know healing is possible. I support adults of all backgrounds who are navigating personal challenges, including students in high school, college, and university. I also support educators and teachers.
I believe in a holistic approach to counselling and educate clients on the importance of integrating their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness practices, Energy Healing, the Enneagram and more.
< Welcoming New Clients > In troubling times, each of us need to feel compassionately supported, and to know healing is possible. I support adults of all backgrounds who are navigating personal challenges, including students in high school, college, and university. I also support educators and teachers.
I believe in a holistic approach to counselling and educate clients on the importance of integrating their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness practices, Energy Healing, the Enneagram and more.
My approach is holistic, person-centered and transpersonal (spiritual), if desired.
We all long to be heard... to have someone witness and lovingly validate our struggles, our painful suffering and our greatest achievements. Did you know that healing happens when we feel we are in a trusting, truly compassionate therapeutic relationship? You probably give more to others than to yourself but you don't know why. You may be burned out, overwhelmed, a PTSD/sexual abuse survivor - or possibly suffering from Long Covid; depressed. anxious and totally stressed out? Your inner voice won't quit and you are so hard on yourself. You are not alone. It would be an honour to help you add peace and joy into your life.
My approach is holistic, person-centered and transpersonal (spiritual), if desired.
We all long to be heard... to have someone witness and lovingly validate our struggles, our painful suffering and our greatest achievements. Did you know that healing happens when we feel we are in a trusting, truly compassionate therapeutic relationship? You probably give more to others than to yourself but you don't know why. You may be burned out, overwhelmed, a PTSD/sexual abuse survivor - or possibly suffering from Long Covid; depressed. anxious and totally stressed out? Your inner voice won't quit and you are so hard on yourself. You are not alone. It would be an honour to help you add peace and joy into your life.
I counsel children (16 years and older), youth, and adults through individual and or group sessions. I am in good standing and have been awarded Full membership with the designation of Registered Counsellor (RCC) with CPCA as well as a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrics and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), and Bereavement Ontario Network (BON). Canadian Addiction Counsellors (CACCF) I provide psychological services under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist of Dalton Associates. I work in collaboration with clients to build upon their strength(s) to solve family issues.
I counsel children (16 years and older), youth, and adults through individual and or group sessions. I am in good standing and have been awarded Full membership with the designation of Registered Counsellor (RCC) with CPCA as well as a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrics and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), and Bereavement Ontario Network (BON). Canadian Addiction Counsellors (CACCF) I provide psychological services under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist of Dalton Associates. I work in collaboration with clients to build upon their strength(s) to solve family issues.
I integrate transpersonal, client-centred, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and narrative therapies—tailoring the process to your unique needs.
If you’re grieving, overwhelmed, exhausted from being strong for too long, or feeling lost in a major life transition—you’re not alone. For more than a 14 years, I’ve walked alongside people facing some of life’s hardest moments: the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, complicated family patterns, traumatic experiences, and the deeper questions about the suffering many of us endure.
I’m not your average therapist - at least that is what my clients say. I offer a more human approach to traditional therapy, with all the clinical skills and a focus on emotional health and wellbeing.
I integrate transpersonal, client-centred, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and narrative therapies—tailoring the process to your unique needs.
If you’re grieving, overwhelmed, exhausted from being strong for too long, or feeling lost in a major life transition—you’re not alone. For more than a 14 years, I’ve walked alongside people facing some of life’s hardest moments: the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, complicated family patterns, traumatic experiences, and the deeper questions about the suffering many of us endure.
I’m not your average therapist - at least that is what my clients say. I offer a more human approach to traditional therapy, with all the clinical skills and a focus on emotional health and wellbeing.
Sometimes the deepest pain we carry is the feeling of being disconnected—from ourselves, from others, and from the spiritual grounding that gives life meaning.
Many people come to therapy carrying wounds from relationships, past experiences, or even painful spiritual experiences that have made trust, safety, and connection difficult. When these wounds go unhealed, they can show up as anxiety, shame, relationship struggles, or a quiet sense of emptiness. At Eternal Life Counselling, I offer therapy that integrates emotional healing, attachment work, and mind–body awareness with space for spiritual reflection.
Sometimes the deepest pain we carry is the feeling of being disconnected—from ourselves, from others, and from the spiritual grounding that gives life meaning.
Many people come to therapy carrying wounds from relationships, past experiences, or even painful spiritual experiences that have made trust, safety, and connection difficult. When these wounds go unhealed, they can show up as anxiety, shame, relationship struggles, or a quiet sense of emptiness. At Eternal Life Counselling, I offer therapy that integrates emotional healing, attachment work, and mind–body awareness with space for spiritual reflection.
Laura Di Vilio
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, AOCA, CAPT
2 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M8Z
Waitlist for new clients
By understanding what lies deep within us, what motivates our behaviour, we come to know how to live more wisely and authentically. By giving ourselves the same kindness we give others and in listening to our embodied wisdom we discover fresh new possibilities.Therapy helps to manage anxiety, deal with emotions such as regret and shame, and dispel fear and worry. Without the veil of negativity and self-doubt we can make choices that lead to a more empowered future. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unhappy, confused or overwhelmed, entering into a psychotherapeutic relationship can help.
By understanding what lies deep within us, what motivates our behaviour, we come to know how to live more wisely and authentically. By giving ourselves the same kindness we give others and in listening to our embodied wisdom we discover fresh new possibilities.Therapy helps to manage anxiety, deal with emotions such as regret and shame, and dispel fear and worry. Without the veil of negativity and self-doubt we can make choices that lead to a more empowered future. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unhappy, confused or overwhelmed, entering into a psychotherapeutic relationship can help.
Providing a balance of support and challenge, my approach to healing is holistic and comprehensive. I believe that each individual has all of the inner resources they need to achieve a sense of balance and equanimity. My role is merely to provide a safe, non-judgmental container in which they can reach their own integration - cognitively, emotionally and somatically. I aim to assist the individual's journey-making process through offering new ways at looking through the lens which often gets obscured by many mitigating factors. Clarity is the goal.
Providing a balance of support and challenge, my approach to healing is holistic and comprehensive. I believe that each individual has all of the inner resources they need to achieve a sense of balance and equanimity. My role is merely to provide a safe, non-judgmental container in which they can reach their own integration - cognitively, emotionally and somatically. I aim to assist the individual's journey-making process through offering new ways at looking through the lens which often gets obscured by many mitigating factors. Clarity is the goal.
Do you feel anxious often, reliving events from your past or worrying about the future? Perhaps you second-guess yourself, struggling with your own mental wellness, your relationships, or family stress. That’s a miserable way to live, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Even when things seem like they will never improve, know that you can create and experience a happier future for yourself. You deserve not only to feel better, but to wake up every morning ready to enjoy the day. I can’t make that happen for you, but I can be your guide and show you the way to find happiness for yourself.
Do you feel anxious often, reliving events from your past or worrying about the future? Perhaps you second-guess yourself, struggling with your own mental wellness, your relationships, or family stress. That’s a miserable way to live, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Even when things seem like they will never improve, know that you can create and experience a happier future for yourself. You deserve not only to feel better, but to wake up every morning ready to enjoy the day. I can’t make that happen for you, but I can be your guide and show you the way to find happiness for yourself.
Welcome! My work as a therapist is grounded in compassion, growth, and transformation. I take a client-centred approach, creating a safe and supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Together, we will explore your inner world—your unique personality, your relationships, and any unresolved past experiences to uncover what may be getting in the way of your growth. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Every story is unique. My goal is to help you discover your strengths and step confidently toward a more fulfilling life.
Welcome! My work as a therapist is grounded in compassion, growth, and transformation. I take a client-centred approach, creating a safe and supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Together, we will explore your inner world—your unique personality, your relationships, and any unresolved past experiences to uncover what may be getting in the way of your growth. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Every story is unique. My goal is to help you discover your strengths and step confidently toward a more fulfilling life.
Our assessment and therapy services are conducted by an experienced team of clinicians who joined Fleming Vigna Balmer after gaining many years of valuable experience in the public sector; for example, working in hospitals, universities, rehabilitation centres, social service agencies, and community-based clinics. As a team, we are able to offer a rich, experience-based range of clinical services. All of our clinicians are psychologists or psychological associates registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. This means we are independent practitioners licenced to assess, diagnose, and treat the full range of psychological disorders ranging from problems in living to serious mental health issues. In addition, we are consulting psychologists to the pilot recruitment programmes of a number of airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation LP, and Sky Regional Airlines. At Fleming Vigna Balmer services are provided in English, French, Italian, Vietnamese, and Afrikaans.
Our assessment and therapy services are conducted by an experienced team of clinicians who joined Fleming Vigna Balmer after gaining many years of valuable experience in the public sector; for example, working in hospitals, universities, rehabilitation centres, social service agencies, and community-based clinics. As a team, we are able to offer a rich, experience-based range of clinical services. All of our clinicians are psychologists or psychological associates registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. This means we are independent practitioners licenced to assess, diagnose, and treat the full range of psychological disorders ranging from problems in living to serious mental health issues. In addition, we are consulting psychologists to the pilot recruitment programmes of a number of airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation LP, and Sky Regional Airlines. At Fleming Vigna Balmer services are provided in English, French, Italian, Vietnamese, and Afrikaans.
Hello, I'm Debbie Papadakis, and I'm here to help you unlock your potential by accessing your subconscious mind through a blend of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. My aim is to guide you toward a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling life.
With over 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and groups from various backgrounds. My focus has been to empower them in overcoming limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviors, negative emotions, addictions, fears, and phobias that stand in the way of achieving their aspirations and living in harmony.
Hello, I'm Debbie Papadakis, and I'm here to help you unlock your potential by accessing your subconscious mind through a blend of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. My aim is to guide you toward a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling life.
With over 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and groups from various backgrounds. My focus has been to empower them in overcoming limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviors, negative emotions, addictions, fears, and phobias that stand in the way of achieving their aspirations and living in harmony.
You're not here because life is "a little stressful." You're here because the anxiety won't quiet down at 2am. Because a relationship that matters feels like it's slipping. Because something happened and no matter how hard you try, you can't quite move past it. You've probably tried talking it through. Maybe that helped some. Maybe it never reached the deeper thing.
EMDR can work differently. Rather than only talking about your experiences, it helps the brain reprocess those that may be driving how you feel today. EMDR is evidence-based, recognized by the WHO, and used for trauma, anxiety, and long-held patterns. Change is possible.
You're not here because life is "a little stressful." You're here because the anxiety won't quiet down at 2am. Because a relationship that matters feels like it's slipping. Because something happened and no matter how hard you try, you can't quite move past it. You've probably tried talking it through. Maybe that helped some. Maybe it never reached the deeper thing.
EMDR can work differently. Rather than only talking about your experiences, it helps the brain reprocess those that may be driving how you feel today. EMDR is evidence-based, recognized by the WHO, and used for trauma, anxiety, and long-held patterns. Change is possible.
I enjoy working with clients who appreciate that in getting to their best selves and quality of life must look at their whole health. Life is hard and all the more challenging when we aren't taking great care of ourselves physically, emotionally, nutritionally, financially, spiritually or mentally. Learning how to DO things differently matters given that just wanting and talking about change simply isn't enough. Helping clients understand and heal in their relationships past and present is key to building a solid foundation that supports better overall health and quality of life.
I enjoy working with clients who appreciate that in getting to their best selves and quality of life must look at their whole health. Life is hard and all the more challenging when we aren't taking great care of ourselves physically, emotionally, nutritionally, financially, spiritually or mentally. Learning how to DO things differently matters given that just wanting and talking about change simply isn't enough. Helping clients understand and heal in their relationships past and present is key to building a solid foundation that supports better overall health and quality of life.
Your Lifetime Counselling - Sadaf Sheikh
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, Medical, PMP, CCRP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I wear many professional hats. I am an RP, MACP, Medical Graduate, Clinical Researcher, Project Management Professional, Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
I wear many professional hats. I am an RP, MACP, Medical Graduate, Clinical Researcher, Project Management Professional, Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.
My client-centred, therapeutic approaches include: Transpersonal- acknowledging humans as spiritual beings.
The complexities of trauma can have a profound effect on us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I work with you as a gentle and compassionate guide as we navigate the core wounds and hidden elements in the depths of the mind, body, and soul. I believe we all possess an inner compass that knows what we need in order to heal and enrich our lives. I can help you discover and develop yours. I offer you a safe space that welcomes the whole self, to not only address presenting issues, but also to uncover underlying feelings and influences that may be hidden within.
My client-centred, therapeutic approaches include: Transpersonal- acknowledging humans as spiritual beings.
The complexities of trauma can have a profound effect on us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I work with you as a gentle and compassionate guide as we navigate the core wounds and hidden elements in the depths of the mind, body, and soul. I believe we all possess an inner compass that knows what we need in order to heal and enrich our lives. I can help you discover and develop yours. I offer you a safe space that welcomes the whole self, to not only address presenting issues, but also to uncover underlying feelings and influences that may be hidden within.
Drawing from parts work, client‑centered, somatic, and transpersonal therapies—along with training in mindfulness, and energy-based practices—I offer a holistic path to deeper meaning and healing.
In my practice, I support individuals whose emotional experiences are expressed through the body. Many of my clients are navigating chronic illness, stress‑related physical symptoms, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, or moments of spiritual crisis. I provide a compassionate, and non‑judgmental space where you can listen to the messages of your body, understand your relationship patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self. My goal is to help you heal the emotional root causes of your physical symptoms, build your self‑esteem, speak with confidence, strengthen your relationships, and deepen your spiritual growth.
Drawing from parts work, client‑centered, somatic, and transpersonal therapies—along with training in mindfulness, and energy-based practices—I offer a holistic path to deeper meaning and healing.
In my practice, I support individuals whose emotional experiences are expressed through the body. Many of my clients are navigating chronic illness, stress‑related physical symptoms, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, or moments of spiritual crisis. I provide a compassionate, and non‑judgmental space where you can listen to the messages of your body, understand your relationship patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self. My goal is to help you heal the emotional root causes of your physical symptoms, build your self‑esteem, speak with confidence, strengthen your relationships, and deepen your spiritual growth.
Life can feel too intense, sometimes. We all deserve support. Psychotherapy can be a powerful way to work through those moments in life when we can’t see a way forward- when we feel stuck, alone, disconnected, overwhelmed, and small. I specialize in helping with feelings of low self-worth, isolation, and shame, and support folks in regaining a sense of safety and presence in their bodies, choices, and relationships. Whatever you may be struggling with, you don’t have to do it alone. In the context of a strong therapeutic relationship, we can make sense of your experience and help you work through it, together.
Life can feel too intense, sometimes. We all deserve support. Psychotherapy can be a powerful way to work through those moments in life when we can’t see a way forward- when we feel stuck, alone, disconnected, overwhelmed, and small. I specialize in helping with feelings of low self-worth, isolation, and shame, and support folks in regaining a sense of safety and presence in their bodies, choices, and relationships. Whatever you may be struggling with, you don’t have to do it alone. In the context of a strong therapeutic relationship, we can make sense of your experience and help you work through it, together.
My practice involves co-creating a compassionate space for clients to explore why they might feel stressed, anxious, depressed or a loss of meaning in life. We all in some way, seek to bring relief and meaning to what we have gone through and the challenges we are currently facing. Often times our trauma can keep us in patterns that no longer serve us, hindering our connection to ourselves and others.
I work from a framework that is trauma informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, existential, somatic, relational and spiritual. I work with individuals and couples.
My practice involves co-creating a compassionate space for clients to explore why they might feel stressed, anxious, depressed or a loss of meaning in life. We all in some way, seek to bring relief and meaning to what we have gone through and the challenges we are currently facing. Often times our trauma can keep us in patterns that no longer serve us, hindering our connection to ourselves and others.
I work from a framework that is trauma informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, existential, somatic, relational and spiritual. I work with individuals and couples.
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Transpersonal Counsellors
How does transpersonal therapy work?
Transpersonal therapy focuses on a patient’s spirituality and meaning in life. Transpersonal therapists might borrow from Eastern traditions as well as Western psychology. They may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork to produce altered states of consciousness. The therapist helps the patient to access their consciousness and spirituality to work through difficult mental states.
How long does transpersonal therapy last?
Because the goal is to understand a person as a whole, including their spirituality, treatment can range from months to a year or beyond. While patients learn the philosophy behind transpersonal therapy during treatment, they can also practice its principles throughout life after therapy sessions have ended.
Is transpersonal therapy effective?
Patients have found success with transpersonal therapy; this method is useful in improving anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, fears, relationship problems, and other concerns. Improvements in problem areas can continue even after transpersonal therapy ends, as individuals can utilise the tools they’ve learned during treatment sessions.
What are the limitations of transpersonal therapy?
There is some research on the effectiveness of transpersonal therapy, but empirical support for this therapy approach is sparse. It does not have the robust evidence base of other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy.