Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Guelph, ON
I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating concerns, mood difficulties, stress, life transitions, school challenges, and relationship conflict. My approach combines empathy with practical strategies to support meaningful and lasting change. I am the co-founder and Clinical Director of W Experience Counselling and Wellness Services and have over sixteen years of experience supporting mental health and well-being across the lifespan. I am a Registered Social Worker with an Honours Bachelor of Science
I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating concerns, mood difficulties, stress, life transitions, school challenges, and relationship conflict. My approach combines empathy with practical strategies to support meaningful and lasting change. I am the co-founder and Clinical Director of W Experience Counselling and Wellness Services and have over sixteen years of experience supporting mental health and well-being across the lifespan. I am a Registered Social Worker with an Honours Bachelor of Science
Thanks for stopping by, taking the first step isn't easy. I am a social worker who has been practicing as a therapist for over ten years. Over the past few years, I have developed a special interest in working with women around their mental health and well-being. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with women to build on their internal strengths and skills while also developing new skills and perspectives to live a more balanced & fulfilling life. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed or stuck, I am here to work with you. It would be a privilege to get to know you and collaborate on how you can move toward living your best life.
Thanks for stopping by, taking the first step isn't easy. I am a social worker who has been practicing as a therapist for over ten years. Over the past few years, I have developed a special interest in working with women around their mental health and well-being. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with women to build on their internal strengths and skills while also developing new skills and perspectives to live a more balanced & fulfilling life. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed or stuck, I am here to work with you. It would be a privilege to get to know you and collaborate on how you can move toward living your best life.
Still today, there can be a great deal of negative stigma associated with mental health struggles and that can make it difficult for people to seek therapy or know where to start. I was inspired by a close friend years ago to seek therapy even though I was so reluctant. I chose counselling as a profession because I want to provide the same safe, non-judgmental relationship for my clients that helped me to break down that stigma in my own therapy experience. The clients I work with are ready to do explore and do the work to gain a better understanding of their struggles and move forward with better tools for managing them.
Still today, there can be a great deal of negative stigma associated with mental health struggles and that can make it difficult for people to seek therapy or know where to start. I was inspired by a close friend years ago to seek therapy even though I was so reluctant. I chose counselling as a profession because I want to provide the same safe, non-judgmental relationship for my clients that helped me to break down that stigma in my own therapy experience. The clients I work with are ready to do explore and do the work to gain a better understanding of their struggles and move forward with better tools for managing them.
I have been an individual, couple and family therapist and clinical supervisor in family service agencies and private practice for almost thirty years. These experiences have provided me with the skills necessary to help people dealing with a diverse range of life's challenges. I have worked successfully with individuals, couples and families struggling with physical and mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, grief and loss, affairs, separation and divorce as well as other family stresses.
I have been an individual, couple and family therapist and clinical supervisor in family service agencies and private practice for almost thirty years. These experiences have provided me with the skills necessary to help people dealing with a diverse range of life's challenges. I have worked successfully with individuals, couples and families struggling with physical and mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, grief and loss, affairs, separation and divorce as well as other family stresses.
With more than five years of assisting individuals with various challenges in different social work settings has given me a deeper understanding of current issues and expertise that impacts clients.I've been able to use my clinical skills to assist vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health issues with many barriers; and mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use, inclusive of co-morbid conditions and history of trauma,The prime focus while serving these clients are to assist them to manage their issues and stabilize their reintegration back into their normal setting.
With more than five years of assisting individuals with various challenges in different social work settings has given me a deeper understanding of current issues and expertise that impacts clients.I've been able to use my clinical skills to assist vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health issues with many barriers; and mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use, inclusive of co-morbid conditions and history of trauma,The prime focus while serving these clients are to assist them to manage their issues and stabilize their reintegration back into their normal setting.
Are you looking for a new therapist but don't know where to start? Whether you are trying therapy for the first time or finding someone new, the search can feel so overwhelming. We want to make it easier. Our team of therapists each has their own style and specialities, and we offer free matching consultations to help you find your fit. This means you can get specialized, high quality support without having to read countless profiles. With specialities from anxiety, trauma, and ADHD, to teen, couples, and creative arts therapy, we can pair you with the therapist who knows how to support you with whatever you are seeking help for.
Are you looking for a new therapist but don't know where to start? Whether you are trying therapy for the first time or finding someone new, the search can feel so overwhelming. We want to make it easier. Our team of therapists each has their own style and specialities, and we offer free matching consultations to help you find your fit. This means you can get specialized, high quality support without having to read countless profiles. With specialities from anxiety, trauma, and ADHD, to teen, couples, and creative arts therapy, we can pair you with the therapist who knows how to support you with whatever you are seeking help for.
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.
Hi there, I'm a trauma focused therapist, offering EMDR therapy and somatic experiencing among other modalities, with over 15 years of practice in mental health. Please reach out if you would like to explore working together. We can have an initial conversation to see if it’s a good fit.
Hi there, I'm a trauma focused therapist, offering EMDR therapy and somatic experiencing among other modalities, with over 15 years of practice in mental health. Please reach out if you would like to explore working together. We can have an initial conversation to see if it’s a good fit.
Reaching out for help takes courage and finding the right therapist can be daunting. As a highly empathetic and collaborative therapist, I understand the importance of a good fit and treat each client as a unique individual and expert on their own life. I trust that, with support, you can feel empowered enough to tackle your challenge, whether that be managing an overwhelming situation or symptoms of anxiety or depression, clearing unwanted patterns, resolving past issues, or perhaps finding a deeper sense of life purpose. As a highly sensitive person, I can also help fellow HSPs better understand and work with their unusual traits.
Reaching out for help takes courage and finding the right therapist can be daunting. As a highly empathetic and collaborative therapist, I understand the importance of a good fit and treat each client as a unique individual and expert on their own life. I trust that, with support, you can feel empowered enough to tackle your challenge, whether that be managing an overwhelming situation or symptoms of anxiety or depression, clearing unwanted patterns, resolving past issues, or perhaps finding a deeper sense of life purpose. As a highly sensitive person, I can also help fellow HSPs better understand and work with their unusual traits.
I have a calm, welcoming and empathetic nature and I intently call out the values and strengths in the lives of those I support. You can expect creativity within sessions supported by a foundation of authenticity and vulnerability. Above all, sessions are a safe place to come as you are and share where you are at in the present moment.
I have a calm, welcoming and empathetic nature and I intently call out the values and strengths in the lives of those I support. You can expect creativity within sessions supported by a foundation of authenticity and vulnerability. Above all, sessions are a safe place to come as you are and share where you are at in the present moment.
Hello and thank you for stopping by at Trace Therapy Services’ page! My name is Laurie Trace and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 18 years experience supporting folks from a variety of different walks of life. I specialize in working with children, youth, pregnancy, diabetes and chronic health concerns. I draw on my training and experience working in hospital, a counselling agency, youth outreach, mental health services, child welfare, & the criminal justice system. I blend a variety of modalities, personalizing it to the client’s needs, capabilities and preferences. Please reach out to schedule your free consultation!
Hello and thank you for stopping by at Trace Therapy Services’ page! My name is Laurie Trace and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 18 years experience supporting folks from a variety of different walks of life. I specialize in working with children, youth, pregnancy, diabetes and chronic health concerns. I draw on my training and experience working in hospital, a counselling agency, youth outreach, mental health services, child welfare, & the criminal justice system. I blend a variety of modalities, personalizing it to the client’s needs, capabilities and preferences. Please reach out to schedule your free consultation!
The team at A Mindful Change all share the same values, passion and commitment to support those we work with from a compassionate, non-judgmental and mindful stance. We welcome clients from diverse gender identities, sexual orientation and racial and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to delivering evidence-based practices from an Anti-Oppressive lens, recognizing that many of the best treatments available were not designed for the diverse communities we serve. We are focused on maintaining competence with ongoing intensive training and supervision to ensure that we provide the best treatment we can.
The team at A Mindful Change all share the same values, passion and commitment to support those we work with from a compassionate, non-judgmental and mindful stance. We welcome clients from diverse gender identities, sexual orientation and racial and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to delivering evidence-based practices from an Anti-Oppressive lens, recognizing that many of the best treatments available were not designed for the diverse communities we serve. We are focused on maintaining competence with ongoing intensive training and supervision to ensure that we provide the best treatment we can.
Life can often throw some unexpected curve balls our way. When upsets happen, it can be hard to cope. It can be challenging to find purpose and meaning in the midst of pain and disapppointment. We often end up feeling sad, angry, resentful, anxious and undone. We can often feel like there is no hope or that no one cares and, as a result, engage in negative thinking and harmful behaviours. You have strengths and values within you that we can explore to help you be the best you. I use a collaborative, client-centered and non-judgemental approach to help navigate through the issues that are of concern to you.
Life can often throw some unexpected curve balls our way. When upsets happen, it can be hard to cope. It can be challenging to find purpose and meaning in the midst of pain and disapppointment. We often end up feeling sad, angry, resentful, anxious and undone. We can often feel like there is no hope or that no one cares and, as a result, engage in negative thinking and harmful behaviours. You have strengths and values within you that we can explore to help you be the best you. I use a collaborative, client-centered and non-judgemental approach to help navigate through the issues that are of concern to you.
Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step on your journey to healing. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space, where we can work together to enhance well-being. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I am here to support you. My goal is to work with you to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and live healthier lives.
Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step on your journey to healing. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space, where we can work together to enhance well-being. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I am here to support you. My goal is to work with you to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and live healthier lives.
MyLife Counselling is Guelph's largest private counselling centre with over 35 regulated therapists to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, youth, couples, and families in-person and online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
MyLife Counselling is Guelph's largest private counselling centre with over 35 regulated therapists to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, youth, couples, and families in-person and online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
Living with anxiety can be debilitating, as can the effects of trauma that has not been processed or is "stuck". Life becomes smaller and smaller as it robs you of your ability to engage in the life you want to live. Seeking help, is a huge first step. There is hope, and I can help you to live life to its fullest, according to your own values and what matters most.
Living with anxiety can be debilitating, as can the effects of trauma that has not been processed or is "stuck". Life becomes smaller and smaller as it robs you of your ability to engage in the life you want to live. Seeking help, is a huge first step. There is hope, and I can help you to live life to its fullest, according to your own values and what matters most.
In the face of our daily lives it can often appear overwhelming. Many of us are experiences challenges with anxiety, depression, attention and focus, body image, trauma or exploring gender and sexual orientation and identities. I am here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to increase awareness, skillfulness and create meaningful and sustainable change. By recognizing and building upon your individual strengths together, we can build resilience, foster growth and overcome these challenges.
In the face of our daily lives it can often appear overwhelming. Many of us are experiences challenges with anxiety, depression, attention and focus, body image, trauma or exploring gender and sexual orientation and identities. I am here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to increase awareness, skillfulness and create meaningful and sustainable change. By recognizing and building upon your individual strengths together, we can build resilience, foster growth and overcome these challenges.
Do you feel weighed down by your thoughts, stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or self-doubt? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or questioning habits that no longer feel right. Just being on this page shows courage and a desire for something to feel different. You deserve support, space to be heard, and tools that help you feel more like yourself again. AND you don’t have to do it all alone.
Do you feel weighed down by your thoughts, stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or self-doubt? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or questioning habits that no longer feel right. Just being on this page shows courage and a desire for something to feel different. You deserve support, space to be heard, and tools that help you feel more like yourself again. AND you don’t have to do it all alone.
Faren Zayda | Christian EMDR, Couples, &
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MA
16 Endorsed
Online Only
Let's face it: breathing exercises and positive affirmations aren't usually enough. If you're seeking genuine, intervention-based support then maybe it's time to see a professional. I'm here to offer Biblically centered, integrative and specialized therapies, along with practical strategies that are designed to bring a felt difference.
For over 10 years, I’ve devoted myself to understanding the mental, emotional, and spiritual wounds that break people, as well as the healing pathways that can be cultivated to bring relief. While there are no guarantees, you never know what God is shaping on the other side of our encounters.
Let's face it: breathing exercises and positive affirmations aren't usually enough. If you're seeking genuine, intervention-based support then maybe it's time to see a professional. I'm here to offer Biblically centered, integrative and specialized therapies, along with practical strategies that are designed to bring a felt difference.
For over 10 years, I’ve devoted myself to understanding the mental, emotional, and spiritual wounds that break people, as well as the healing pathways that can be cultivated to bring relief. While there are no guarantees, you never know what God is shaping on the other side of our encounters.
If you're scrolling, scrolling, and hoping for a connection with someone here... it makes sense. It shouldn’t be natural that we divulge our deepest heartache to a total stranger. We can all hear a version of that echo "don't talk to strangers!" Right?! Research supports that the experience of safety and connectedness is primary to therapy success. This is my priority in therapy. After this, I operate from these assumptions: 1. Everything is “figure-out-able”. 2. You have within you the wisdom you need to reach the goals you desire. I’m here to help you find it. 3. Together, we decide where you want to head.
If you're scrolling, scrolling, and hoping for a connection with someone here... it makes sense. It shouldn’t be natural that we divulge our deepest heartache to a total stranger. We can all hear a version of that echo "don't talk to strangers!" Right?! Research supports that the experience of safety and connectedness is primary to therapy success. This is my priority in therapy. After this, I operate from these assumptions: 1. Everything is “figure-out-able”. 2. You have within you the wisdom you need to reach the goals you desire. I’m here to help you find it. 3. Together, we decide where you want to head.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.