Divorce Therapists in Guelph, ON
Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. My business Off the Couch embodies the belief that change is possible. My aim is to get you off the couch both in life and in therapy. Together we will build a path forward that honours who you are and who you want to be
Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. My business Off the Couch embodies the belief that change is possible. My aim is to get you off the couch both in life and in therapy. Together we will build a path forward that honours who you are and who you want to be
I operate from a strength based approach. I work in person and online. We will achieve success by uncovering the unconscious patterns and programming that is keeping you stuck! We work where behaviour, emotions and reactions are actually coming from. Huge shifts happen fast, even when you have been suffering for years. There is a way to heal that is easier and simpler - without talking about all the content, and reliving the pain. Free Consults available online and I will work on a sliding scale in these tough times.
I operate from a strength based approach. I work in person and online. We will achieve success by uncovering the unconscious patterns and programming that is keeping you stuck! We work where behaviour, emotions and reactions are actually coming from. Huge shifts happen fast, even when you have been suffering for years. There is a way to heal that is easier and simpler - without talking about all the content, and reliving the pain. Free Consults available online and I will work on a sliding scale in these tough times.
Justin the Therapist (& Clinical Supervisor)
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
15 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Broken relationships can mend. You CAN have healthy, fulfilling and deep connections. Relationships can breakdown, be it a slow drifting apart due to busy schedules, parenting, balancing work and life, or with choices that have been made that have hurt deeply. What was once a source of happiness and pleasure may become the very source of your deepest pain. The person who was once your most trusted ally and friend, now seems more like a stranger. How does one work through this and regain connection? Couples counselling can help! A therapist helps couples hear each other and be understood in a safe environment.
Broken relationships can mend. You CAN have healthy, fulfilling and deep connections. Relationships can breakdown, be it a slow drifting apart due to busy schedules, parenting, balancing work and life, or with choices that have been made that have hurt deeply. What was once a source of happiness and pleasure may become the very source of your deepest pain. The person who was once your most trusted ally and friend, now seems more like a stranger. How does one work through this and regain connection? Couples counselling can help! A therapist helps couples hear each other and be understood in a safe environment.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, low self-worth, or major life changes, often feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Their struggles may include racing thoughts, people pleasing, self-doubt, emotional disconnection, or difficulty setting boundaries. They’re seeking clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships, with themselves and others. They want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control. What they truly desire is a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported as they build the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with purpose and self-trust.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, low self-worth, or major life changes, often feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Their struggles may include racing thoughts, people pleasing, self-doubt, emotional disconnection, or difficulty setting boundaries. They’re seeking clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships, with themselves and others. They want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control. What they truly desire is a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported as they build the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with purpose and self-trust.
Stressed, burnt out, struggling with addictions, relationship challenges, or anxiety and unsure where to go from here? Feeling trapped in the past, worried about the future, or unable to live in alignment with your goals? If you’re tired of carrying these feelings on your own, I can help you move from feeling like you’re just getting by, to experiencing clarity, confidence, and joy. In sessions with me, you’ll have the space to be open and
honest without judgement, explore what’s holding you back, and learn new ways of relating to yourself and those around you. My style is structured and compassionate. I focus on lasting change.
Stressed, burnt out, struggling with addictions, relationship challenges, or anxiety and unsure where to go from here? Feeling trapped in the past, worried about the future, or unable to live in alignment with your goals? If you’re tired of carrying these feelings on your own, I can help you move from feeling like you’re just getting by, to experiencing clarity, confidence, and joy. In sessions with me, you’ll have the space to be open and
honest without judgement, explore what’s holding you back, and learn new ways of relating to yourself and those around you. My style is structured and compassionate. I focus on lasting change.
I am an ADHD/Autism specialized Psychotherapist/Coach as well as an Asst. Adj. Clinical Psych & Neuroscience Professor. Myself and the other practitioners at The ADHD & Spectrum Centre offer in-person services in Guelph/Ottawa and virtual services across Canada and internationally. I love working with families, individuals, and couples seeking to understand ADHD & ASD in their lives, and working to master everything from organization to impulse control. My own diagnoses of Autism & ADHD help me fight for my clients every day and have equipped me with a diverse set of strategies in my toolkit that are personalized for each client.
I am an ADHD/Autism specialized Psychotherapist/Coach as well as an Asst. Adj. Clinical Psych & Neuroscience Professor. Myself and the other practitioners at The ADHD & Spectrum Centre offer in-person services in Guelph/Ottawa and virtual services across Canada and internationally. I love working with families, individuals, and couples seeking to understand ADHD & ASD in their lives, and working to master everything from organization to impulse control. My own diagnoses of Autism & ADHD help me fight for my clients every day and have equipped me with a diverse set of strategies in my toolkit that are personalized for each client.
Much like other relationships, experience of therapy is co-created by the client and the therapist. I see the job of the therapist as providing a safe environment where the client has the time and space to make sense of their life experiences and maintain a sense of self as worthy of acceptance, kindness, and care.
Much like other relationships, experience of therapy is co-created by the client and the therapist. I see the job of the therapist as providing a safe environment where the client has the time and space to make sense of their life experiences and maintain a sense of self as worthy of acceptance, kindness, and care.
Struggling with stress, relationships, parenting, school, and/or life's challenges? At the Maplewoods Centre, we offer caring and supportive therapy for children, teens, adults, and families. We specialize in psychotherapy and psychological services.
Whether you're looking for help with everyday challenges or deeper healing, we're here for you. We proudly welcome and affirm people of all identities and family structures, and we celebrate the unique cultural backgrounds and experiences of everyone we work with. In-person or online across Ontario, we’re here to help you and your loved ones heal, grow, and thrive - together.
Struggling with stress, relationships, parenting, school, and/or life's challenges? At the Maplewoods Centre, we offer caring and supportive therapy for children, teens, adults, and families. We specialize in psychotherapy and psychological services.
Whether you're looking for help with everyday challenges or deeper healing, we're here for you. We proudly welcome and affirm people of all identities and family structures, and we celebrate the unique cultural backgrounds and experiences of everyone we work with. In-person or online across Ontario, we’re here to help you and your loved ones heal, grow, and thrive - together.
I believe that effective therapy takes place in an atmosphere of safety, respect, and caring. When a person comes to therapy, a healing process is already underway. As this process is recognized and strengthened, the client is free to move toward wholeness. I use empathic listening and questions to help clarify the presenting problem and set it in the context of the person's life journey with its healthy call for spiritual and psychological growth. Writing, guided visualization, role playing and art may also be used to bring forth inner wisdom and to explore alternative ways to meet challenges.
I believe that effective therapy takes place in an atmosphere of safety, respect, and caring. When a person comes to therapy, a healing process is already underway. As this process is recognized and strengthened, the client is free to move toward wholeness. I use empathic listening and questions to help clarify the presenting problem and set it in the context of the person's life journey with its healthy call for spiritual and psychological growth. Writing, guided visualization, role playing and art may also be used to bring forth inner wisdom and to explore alternative ways to meet challenges.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by major life changes, such as children leaving home, shifting roles, menopause, divorce, career uncertainty, or grief, you are not alone.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what matters to you. I often use visual tools to help you notice patterns in your life and relationships, as well as to identify what is working well. With a collaborative and creative approach, we will focus on your strengths and explore small, meaningful steps forward—always at your pace.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by major life changes, such as children leaving home, shifting roles, menopause, divorce, career uncertainty, or grief, you are not alone.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what matters to you. I often use visual tools to help you notice patterns in your life and relationships, as well as to identify what is working well. With a collaborative and creative approach, we will focus on your strengths and explore small, meaningful steps forward—always at your pace.
You may be navigating grief, life transitions, parenting, divorce, caregiving or health challenges and want a supportive person to walk alongside you.
I am EMDR trained and offering this modality for those that want to address patterns in their life, anxieties, grief, and trauma. If you want to learn more, we can discuss if it aligns with your needs.
You may be navigating grief, life transitions, parenting, divorce, caregiving or health challenges and want a supportive person to walk alongside you.
I am EMDR trained and offering this modality for those that want to address patterns in their life, anxieties, grief, and trauma. If you want to learn more, we can discuss if it aligns with your needs.
I started my 25 + year career in applied social work and social services work, supporting vulnerable individuals and families. I also have a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, and have worked as an Assistant, then Associate, Professor of Social Work in Canada and New Zealand for seven years. I taught clinical interviewing, theory, policy, and research methods courses, among others. This has provided me with a strong foundation to provide evidence-based care to the people I work with.
I started my 25 + year career in applied social work and social services work, supporting vulnerable individuals and families. I also have a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, and have worked as an Assistant, then Associate, Professor of Social Work in Canada and New Zealand for seven years. I taught clinical interviewing, theory, policy, and research methods courses, among others. This has provided me with a strong foundation to provide evidence-based care to the people I work with.
How are you? This question might seem simple, yet it's often the hardest to answer honestly, especially if you're accustomed to masking your struggles and pretending everything is fine. If, behind closed doors, you find yourself grappling with feelings of anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty about your relationships or career, know that you're not alone. As a Registered Social Worker, my days are dedicated to supporting women like you through the intricacies of affair recovery, career and life transitions, low mood, and more, helping you find your voice and regain control over your life.
How are you? This question might seem simple, yet it's often the hardest to answer honestly, especially if you're accustomed to masking your struggles and pretending everything is fine. If, behind closed doors, you find yourself grappling with feelings of anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty about your relationships or career, know that you're not alone. As a Registered Social Worker, my days are dedicated to supporting women like you through the intricacies of affair recovery, career and life transitions, low mood, and more, helping you find your voice and regain control over your life.
Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, or Disconnected? You’re Not Alone. Kickstart Men's Therapy is one of the areas largest clinics dedicated to Men's Mental Health.
From navigating relationship struggles, career transitions, anger management, to addressing concerns like sex or porn addiction, depression, and more—we’re here to help. We provide a safe, supportive space for men to explore their challenges without judgment.
Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, or Disconnected? You’re Not Alone. Kickstart Men's Therapy is one of the areas largest clinics dedicated to Men's Mental Health.
From navigating relationship struggles, career transitions, anger management, to addressing concerns like sex or porn addiction, depression, and more—we’re here to help. We provide a safe, supportive space for men to explore their challenges without judgment.
You might look like you’re doing “fine” on the outside - going to school or work, maintaining relationships, showing up - but inside it feels messy and overwhelming. Anxiety hums in the background (or screams at full volume), relationships feel confusing or draining, and you’re constantly wondering Who am I really? You may find yourself overthinking texts, second-guessing decisions, or feeling stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain as they compare themselves to others and wonder if they’re falling behind in life, love, or career.
You might look like you’re doing “fine” on the outside - going to school or work, maintaining relationships, showing up - but inside it feels messy and overwhelming. Anxiety hums in the background (or screams at full volume), relationships feel confusing or draining, and you’re constantly wondering Who am I really? You may find yourself overthinking texts, second-guessing decisions, or feeling stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain as they compare themselves to others and wonder if they’re falling behind in life, love, or career.
Sample Therapy Concerns Include: Improving Mood and Emotions * Strengthening Family Relations* Couple Communication * Separation/ Divorce * Domestic Violence * Parenting * Workplace Issues * Substance Abuse/Misuse
Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 9:00 pm), Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Our Mission: To provide responsive and professional resources, fostering wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision: A resilient and supported community. Our Values: People, Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability
Sample Therapy Concerns Include: Improving Mood and Emotions * Strengthening Family Relations* Couple Communication * Separation/ Divorce * Domestic Violence * Parenting * Workplace Issues * Substance Abuse/Misuse
Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 9:00 pm), Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Our Mission: To provide responsive and professional resources, fostering wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision: A resilient and supported community. Our Values: People, Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability
One million Canadian men suffer from major depressive disorder each year. Three of every four completed suicides in Canada are by men. The prevalence of alcohol use disorder is twice as high in men with another mental health diagnosis than in the general population. One third of Canadian men worry that talking about mental health at work could put their job at risk. Men are just as likely as women to have mental health issues yet are far less likely to utilize traditional mental health services. Men are more likely to believe that mental health services are difficult to access, ineffective and invasive. At Cogent, Ontario’s new mental health clinic focussed solely on supporting men, we’re changing that.
One million Canadian men suffer from major depressive disorder each year. Three of every four completed suicides in Canada are by men. The prevalence of alcohol use disorder is twice as high in men with another mental health diagnosis than in the general population. One third of Canadian men worry that talking about mental health at work could put their job at risk. Men are just as likely as women to have mental health issues yet are far less likely to utilize traditional mental health services. Men are more likely to believe that mental health services are difficult to access, ineffective and invasive. At Cogent, Ontario’s new mental health clinic focussed solely on supporting men, we’re changing that.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or relational conflict? If you just need a safe, compassionate place to land, you've found it.
My approach is client-centered and psychodynamic, so I adjust my method to suit each client. I believe human development is ongoing, and that the patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour we learn in early life can impact us for the rest of our lifetime. But these patterns can change. I will help you bring awareness to your patterns, learn how to take better care of yourself, and make conscious choices to feel more whole.
Ask me about joining a wait list for low-cost online group therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or relational conflict? If you just need a safe, compassionate place to land, you've found it.
My approach is client-centered and psychodynamic, so I adjust my method to suit each client. I believe human development is ongoing, and that the patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour we learn in early life can impact us for the rest of our lifetime. But these patterns can change. I will help you bring awareness to your patterns, learn how to take better care of yourself, and make conscious choices to feel more whole.
Ask me about joining a wait list for low-cost online group therapy.
I help adults who want to be confident and enjoy life but are feeling stuck and are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or work and career challenges. I also help couples who want to feel closer and more connected but are having challenges in that regard. My areas of care include trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, shame, anger, grief, communication and vocational direction. My clinical focus uses an attachment-based, trauma informed approach in counselling. I am trained in the integration of different models of counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families.
I help adults who want to be confident and enjoy life but are feeling stuck and are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or work and career challenges. I also help couples who want to feel closer and more connected but are having challenges in that regard. My areas of care include trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, shame, anger, grief, communication and vocational direction. My clinical focus uses an attachment-based, trauma informed approach in counselling. I am trained in the integration of different models of counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families.
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How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.