Somatic Therapists in Guelph, ON
Samantha Turner
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Waitlist for new clients
As a somatic based therapist who has a special focus on trauma and attachment based hurt and injury, I walk with you in creating curiosity and compassion toward your inner self while supporting the changes you crave.
Currently not accepting new clients - waitlist only. Swinging between overwhelm and numb/flat? Stuck in patterns that you wish you could change but continue to repeat despite effort? Maybe your past continues to replay in your present? Maybe you feel unsafe or on edge all the time? Experienced a traumatic event or major life transition that has thrown you off kilter? Or just at a loss of what to do next?
As a somatic based therapist who has a special focus on trauma and attachment based hurt and injury, I walk with you in creating curiosity and compassion toward your inner self while supporting the changes you crave.
Currently not accepting new clients - waitlist only. Swinging between overwhelm and numb/flat? Stuck in patterns that you wish you could change but continue to repeat despite effort? Maybe your past continues to replay in your present? Maybe you feel unsafe or on edge all the time? Experienced a traumatic event or major life transition that has thrown you off kilter? Or just at a loss of what to do next?
The Feeling Space Somatic Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, ISTP, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E
Waitlist for new clients
Have you tried talk therapy, but still feel "stuck"? Are you looking for an experience of therapy that includes your body, spirit, mind, and helps you embody your wholeness? Somatic therapy is a body-based, trauma-oriented approach that goes beyond talking and offers experiential practices that can gently reshape the nervous system survival patterning (trauma) that loops in our bodies.
The Feeling Space is operated by Emily Barrie, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Integrative Somatic Therapist (ISTP), birthworker, and trauma yoga teacher. I help folks de-stigmatize big emotions, neutralize and nurture the charge of pain and discomfort in their bodies, and invite wisdom in from the parts we may have been taught to avoid.
Have you tried talk therapy, but still feel "stuck"? Are you looking for an experience of therapy that includes your body, spirit, mind, and helps you embody your wholeness? Somatic therapy is a body-based, trauma-oriented approach that goes beyond talking and offers experiential practices that can gently reshape the nervous system survival patterning (trauma) that loops in our bodies.
The Feeling Space is operated by Emily Barrie, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Integrative Somatic Therapist (ISTP), birthworker, and trauma yoga teacher. I help folks de-stigmatize big emotions, neutralize and nurture the charge of pain and discomfort in their bodies, and invite wisdom in from the parts we may have been taught to avoid.
Tiffany McMillan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1L
I use an integrative therapeutic approach that tailors’ sessions to meet your unique and individual needs, this includes but not limited to modalities such as CBT, ACT, Somatic and SF.
As a compassionate and dedicated registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with a Bachelor of Social Work and over a decade of experience in community mental health, I am here to support you through life’s challenges with empathy, compassion and personalized care. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse rang of individuals, including teens, young adults, first responders, survivors of abuse, and seniors. Are you struggling to manage your emotions, experiencing a life transition, grief or a trauma? lets talk about it.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach that tailors’ sessions to meet your unique and individual needs, this includes but not limited to modalities such as CBT, ACT, Somatic and SF.
As a compassionate and dedicated registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with a Bachelor of Social Work and over a decade of experience in community mental health, I am here to support you through life’s challenges with empathy, compassion and personalized care. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse rang of individuals, including teens, young adults, first responders, survivors of abuse, and seniors. Are you struggling to manage your emotions, experiencing a life transition, grief or a trauma? lets talk about it.
I work from a Health-at-every-size and body neutrality lens using techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic work, Polyvagal, and emotion-focused therapy.
My current passions are focused on helping people better understand and manage their ADHD, work through trauma at all levels, and navigate body image struggles as well as eating disorders. My interest stems in part from my own journey of getting help for eating disorder treatment and ADHD. I appreciate that although it can be difficult to reach out, I have also personally experienced the relief and confidence that can be gained through a supportive therapeutic relationship. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner and my approaches focus on Internal Family Systems, Somatics & Poly Vagal, and Emotion-focused therapies.
I work from a Health-at-every-size and body neutrality lens using techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic work, Polyvagal, and emotion-focused therapy.
My current passions are focused on helping people better understand and manage their ADHD, work through trauma at all levels, and navigate body image struggles as well as eating disorders. My interest stems in part from my own journey of getting help for eating disorder treatment and ADHD. I appreciate that although it can be difficult to reach out, I have also personally experienced the relief and confidence that can be gained through a supportive therapeutic relationship. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner and my approaches focus on Internal Family Systems, Somatics & Poly Vagal, and Emotion-focused therapies.
I am currently completing trauma training in Somatic Experiencing, which explores the mind-body connected and how stress gets stored in the body.
I whole heartedly believe that the client is the expert of their lived experience. I am eternally grateful for those who trust me to hold their stories of pain and who have allowed me to walk alongside them on their journey to healing and self-exploration.
I am currently completing trauma training in Somatic Experiencing, which explores the mind-body connected and how stress gets stored in the body.
I whole heartedly believe that the client is the expert of their lived experience. I am eternally grateful for those who trust me to hold their stories of pain and who have allowed me to walk alongside them on their journey to healing and self-exploration.
As a yoga teacher, I am trained in mind-body & somatic approaches, connecting with our bodies and nervous system.
I can work with you to help you uncover your innate curiosity, compassion and clarity, in order to feel a greater sense of peace, presence and purpose in your life. We all deserve support in carving out our paths in life. I am experienced in supporting individuals of all ages who may be experiencing emotional/relational challenges, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD and trauma. I hold a special interest in working with young adults and new parents (preconception, pregnancy/postpartum) who are riding the waves of big life transitions, feeling stuck and exploring who they are. You don't have to navigate this alone!
As a yoga teacher, I am trained in mind-body & somatic approaches, connecting with our bodies and nervous system.
I can work with you to help you uncover your innate curiosity, compassion and clarity, in order to feel a greater sense of peace, presence and purpose in your life. We all deserve support in carving out our paths in life. I am experienced in supporting individuals of all ages who may be experiencing emotional/relational challenges, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD and trauma. I hold a special interest in working with young adults and new parents (preconception, pregnancy/postpartum) who are riding the waves of big life transitions, feeling stuck and exploring who they are. You don't have to navigate this alone!
Chaos to Connection
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer EMDR, Polyvagal lens, Somatic, CBT, and DBT.
I specialize in going beyond traditional talk therapy to help people struggling in relationships feel empowered to live authentic lives. I believe change shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I start with understanding your family of origin, by uncovering some beliefs and values that may need to be shelved and others highlighted.
The transition from chaos to comfort begins with a feeling of safety and security. I believe in a relationship between therapist and client that can tolerate mess and still have a safe container.
I offer EMDR, Polyvagal lens, Somatic, CBT, and DBT.
I specialize in going beyond traditional talk therapy to help people struggling in relationships feel empowered to live authentic lives. I believe change shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I start with understanding your family of origin, by uncovering some beliefs and values that may need to be shelved and others highlighted.
The transition from chaos to comfort begins with a feeling of safety and security. I believe in a relationship between therapist and client that can tolerate mess and still have a safe container.
The therapies that we may use, depending on your preferences, are CBT, EMDR, IFS Inspired, Body Based ( Somatic) , Meditation and Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion to bring about lasting growth and healing.
Does your life look great from the outside and yet you are struggling to find inner peace and meaning? Do you feel stuck or feel like you are experiencing overwhelm from a history of losses or difficult, traumatic events? Do you suffer from complex PTSD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and/or addictions including problematic eating patterns as a result? Healing, transformation, and lasting wellness are possible when you reach out to me for support. In session, you will be listened to, validated, and empowered to learn to use evidence-based strategies that will help you to achieve peace and a sense of purpose.
The therapies that we may use, depending on your preferences, are CBT, EMDR, IFS Inspired, Body Based ( Somatic) , Meditation and Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion to bring about lasting growth and healing.
Does your life look great from the outside and yet you are struggling to find inner peace and meaning? Do you feel stuck or feel like you are experiencing overwhelm from a history of losses or difficult, traumatic events? Do you suffer from complex PTSD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and/or addictions including problematic eating patterns as a result? Healing, transformation, and lasting wellness are possible when you reach out to me for support. In session, you will be listened to, validated, and empowered to learn to use evidence-based strategies that will help you to achieve peace and a sense of purpose.
Counselling Guelph | Trickett Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1G
Specialized in trauma-focused care using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness.
Our ideal client seeks support for challenges such as trauma, PTSD/cPTSD, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), anxiety, chronic pain and depression to mention a few. They desire relief, clarity, and tools to rebuild balance in their lives. Their goal is to heal past wounds, manage emotions effectively, and rediscover a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Specialized in trauma-focused care using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness.
Our ideal client seeks support for challenges such as trauma, PTSD/cPTSD, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), anxiety, chronic pain and depression to mention a few. They desire relief, clarity, and tools to rebuild balance in their lives. Their goal is to heal past wounds, manage emotions effectively, and rediscover a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Tara Cardiff — Trauma Therapy & Somatics
Occupational Therapist, MA, (Psych), BSc(OT)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement.
Before healing from traumatic experiences, you might feel like you're often in a fight-or-flight state (anxious, irritable, angry, can't sleep) or feel shut down (numb, no energy, dissociated, or depressed). I use Somatic Experiencing and other somatic approaches for trauma-focused work, and to treat anxiety and cumulative stress.
Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement.
Before healing from traumatic experiences, you might feel like you're often in a fight-or-flight state (anxious, irritable, angry, can't sleep) or feel shut down (numb, no energy, dissociated, or depressed). I use Somatic Experiencing and other somatic approaches for trauma-focused work, and to treat anxiety and cumulative stress.
My practice, informed by anti-oppressive principles, combines mindfulness, somatic techniques, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, ensuring a treatment plan tailored to each person.
If you find yourself navigating the complexities of adulthood, carrying the weight of childhood experiences, you're not alone. These impacts may surface in your current relationships, self-esteem, or the anxiety you face amidst life's stressors and transitions. This journey, while challenging, doesn't have to be walked alone. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide approachable, high-quality therapy, accessible virtually across Ontario, where your experiences are heard and understood – a place where healing begins with connection.
My practice, informed by anti-oppressive principles, combines mindfulness, somatic techniques, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, ensuring a treatment plan tailored to each person.
If you find yourself navigating the complexities of adulthood, carrying the weight of childhood experiences, you're not alone. These impacts may surface in your current relationships, self-esteem, or the anxiety you face amidst life's stressors and transitions. This journey, while challenging, doesn't have to be walked alone. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide approachable, high-quality therapy, accessible virtually across Ontario, where your experiences are heard and understood – a place where healing begins with connection.
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NP Jen, Nurse Psychotherapist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN(ec), NP, MscN, BN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
NP Jen channels a wholistic (body-mind-soul) approach to improve ones wellness through addressing social determinants, lifestyle interventions, somatic health, and the innate link between human and nature.
NP Jen provides the following comprehensive psychotherapeutic services: psychological diagnosis, medical management, psychotherapy, counseling, eco-wellness & animal assisted therapy.
NP Jen channels a wholistic (body-mind-soul) approach to improve ones wellness through addressing social determinants, lifestyle interventions, somatic health, and the innate link between human and nature.
NP Jen provides the following comprehensive psychotherapeutic services: psychological diagnosis, medical management, psychotherapy, counseling, eco-wellness & animal assisted therapy.
I work through the following lenses: Trauma, Attachment, Somatic, Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Sex Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Therapy can be scary and choosing a therapist that matches your needs that much more difficult. I trust in a collaborative work and that you are the expert of your life. I am merely a mirror, which will reflect your thoughts and feelings and allows an opportunity to gently challenge and create new changes. I strive to provide a safe and brave space where you can explore and re-discover your most authentic self. Together we will laugh, cry and conquer. I believe in the power of hope, individual resiliency, and pets.
I work through the following lenses: Trauma, Attachment, Somatic, Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Sex Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Therapy can be scary and choosing a therapist that matches your needs that much more difficult. I trust in a collaborative work and that you are the expert of your life. I am merely a mirror, which will reflect your thoughts and feelings and allows an opportunity to gently challenge and create new changes. I strive to provide a safe and brave space where you can explore and re-discover your most authentic self. Together we will laugh, cry and conquer. I believe in the power of hope, individual resiliency, and pets.
I hold Certifications in Cognitive Behavioural and Somatic Experiencing Therapy.
Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems while managing the day to day? Perhaps you've been feeling depressed, stressed or anxious for a long time. Or you find yourself exhausted while trying to navigate grief or trauma. Anytime your quality of life isn't where you want it to be, counselling can help. You may be reluctant to try psychotherapy or have tried but did not find a good fit. I am a firm believer that successful therapy is a collaborative relationship between the therapist and client. This relationship needs to be based in authenticity and hope - with the goals of leading effective change.
I hold Certifications in Cognitive Behavioural and Somatic Experiencing Therapy.
Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems while managing the day to day? Perhaps you've been feeling depressed, stressed or anxious for a long time. Or you find yourself exhausted while trying to navigate grief or trauma. Anytime your quality of life isn't where you want it to be, counselling can help. You may be reluctant to try psychotherapy or have tried but did not find a good fit. I am a firm believer that successful therapy is a collaborative relationship between the therapist and client. This relationship needs to be based in authenticity and hope - with the goals of leading effective change.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions with an integrative approach that combines talk therapy and somatic methods.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling with stress, anxiety, or the weight of unresolved trauma? Perhaps you're finding it difficult to navigate family dynamics, set healthy boundaries, or overcome patterns of people-pleasing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, or facing a life transition, you may feel disconnected from your true self or unsure of how to move forward. It's common to feel lost in these moments, and you're not alone in experiencing these difficulties. If you're looking for support to heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner strength, you're in the right place.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions with an integrative approach that combines talk therapy and somatic methods.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling with stress, anxiety, or the weight of unresolved trauma? Perhaps you're finding it difficult to navigate family dynamics, set healthy boundaries, or overcome patterns of people-pleasing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, or facing a life transition, you may feel disconnected from your true self or unsure of how to move forward. It's common to feel lost in these moments, and you're not alone in experiencing these difficulties. If you're looking for support to heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner strength, you're in the right place.
Some of the evidence-based therapeutic modalities I pull from include: DBT, EFT, Narrative, Mindfulness Based CBT, ACT, Gottman, Mindful Self-Compassion, Biopsychosocial, Somatic, & many others!.
If you're waiting for a sign, this is it. I'm so glad you're here! The human experience is HARD. Unresolved grief and trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from our true selves and stuck in a cycle of shame. I focus on meeting clients where they are at and providing a collaborative, safe space to allow you to say things you haven't been able to express before, and support you in figuring out how to live a more authentic, fulfilling life, while processing how your past has shaped and impacted you in many ways- but does not define you or your future!
Some of the evidence-based therapeutic modalities I pull from include: DBT, EFT, Narrative, Mindfulness Based CBT, ACT, Gottman, Mindful Self-Compassion, Biopsychosocial, Somatic, & many others!.
If you're waiting for a sign, this is it. I'm so glad you're here! The human experience is HARD. Unresolved grief and trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from our true selves and stuck in a cycle of shame. I focus on meeting clients where they are at and providing a collaborative, safe space to allow you to say things you haven't been able to express before, and support you in figuring out how to live a more authentic, fulfilling life, while processing how your past has shaped and impacted you in many ways- but does not define you or your future!
Using trauma-focused modalities, such as EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, I help you feel better and heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and addictions.
Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event that has impacted your ability to focus or cope with the everyday? Trauma continues to live in our systems long after the event has happened, sometimes remaining hidden until something triggers it to come to the surface. Trauma can reveal itself in a variety of ways, including physical pain, lead to anxiety, depression, attachment or relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, and can impact our perceptions leading to unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. My clients report a reduction in their symptoms, describe feeling calmer, lighter, and more present.
Using trauma-focused modalities, such as EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, I help you feel better and heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and addictions.
Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event that has impacted your ability to focus or cope with the everyday? Trauma continues to live in our systems long after the event has happened, sometimes remaining hidden until something triggers it to come to the surface. Trauma can reveal itself in a variety of ways, including physical pain, lead to anxiety, depression, attachment or relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, and can impact our perceptions leading to unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. My clients report a reduction in their symptoms, describe feeling calmer, lighter, and more present.
Through a blend of somatic therapy, third wave cognitive behavioural techniques, and compassionate dialogue, I offer a safe space to explore, reconnect, and cultivate clarity, confidence, and growth.
We'll first address the challenges that make daily life more difficult such as overthinking, emotional dysregulation, or a sense of disconnection from the body. Next, we'll explore the deeper roots of these struggles and where they may stem from. Finally, we'll focus on sustaining meaningful change and enhance resiliency for life's inevitable ups and downs.
Through a blend of somatic therapy, third wave cognitive behavioural techniques, and compassionate dialogue, I offer a safe space to explore, reconnect, and cultivate clarity, confidence, and growth.
We'll first address the challenges that make daily life more difficult such as overthinking, emotional dysregulation, or a sense of disconnection from the body. Next, we'll explore the deeper roots of these struggles and where they may stem from. Finally, we'll focus on sustaining meaningful change and enhance resiliency for life's inevitable ups and downs.
Simon Erlich
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and somatic/movement-based therapies.
Welcoming new clients - I provide meaningful support to those pursuing positive change, helping them live fully and authentically in connection with themselves and others. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating interpersonal concerns, life's transitions, and healing from past traumas. I provide counselling to private and insured clients under the supervision of registered psychotherapist, Bonney Elliot. I am gentle and curious in my approach, and bring my strengths of compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope will be seen as an unfaltering commitment to support your journey and wellbeing.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and somatic/movement-based therapies.
Welcoming new clients - I provide meaningful support to those pursuing positive change, helping them live fully and authentically in connection with themselves and others. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating interpersonal concerns, life's transitions, and healing from past traumas. I provide counselling to private and insured clients under the supervision of registered psychotherapist, Bonney Elliot. I am gentle and curious in my approach, and bring my strengths of compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope will be seen as an unfaltering commitment to support your journey and wellbeing.
My years of experience utilizing EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Energy Psychology, Energetic and Spiritual healing makes my work unique and holistic.
Having worked for over 14 years in the area of sexual assault/domestic violence, I have developed the expertise, knowledge and skills to assist clients with a wide variety of issues ie. abuse, harassment, serious accident, tragic death of a love one, relationship break-down, Anxiety and Clinical Depression, Grief/Bereavement/Loss and Life/Career Transition.
My years of experience utilizing EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Energy Psychology, Energetic and Spiritual healing makes my work unique and holistic.
Having worked for over 14 years in the area of sexual assault/domestic violence, I have developed the expertise, knowledge and skills to assist clients with a wide variety of issues ie. abuse, harassment, serious accident, tragic death of a love one, relationship break-down, Anxiety and Clinical Depression, Grief/Bereavement/Loss and Life/Career Transition.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.