Therapists in Hamilton, ON

I care a lot about my clients. I work carefully to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and genuine relationship between us. I bring humour and curiosity to the therapy dynamic, integrating relational, experiential and psychoanalytical styles of healing. I specialize in working with those who have lived through and with attachment, relational and complex traumas. Collaboratively we’ll use ‘bottom up’ styles of processing to get at the core of how you’ve learned to be you. We will get curious, make connections, update old learnings, process through wounds and gain insights that can create lasting transformational change.
I care a lot about my clients. I work carefully to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and genuine relationship between us. I bring humour and curiosity to the therapy dynamic, integrating relational, experiential and psychoanalytical styles of healing. I specialize in working with those who have lived through and with attachment, relational and complex traumas. Collaboratively we’ll use ‘bottom up’ styles of processing to get at the core of how you’ve learned to be you. We will get curious, make connections, update old learnings, process through wounds and gain insights that can create lasting transformational change.

Alexandria Magee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, RHN, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9H
You're someone who values personal growth and well-being, but still find yourself struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling trapped in a constant state of worry and fear. It's affecting your ability to enjoy life, hindering your relationships, and leaving you feeling powerless. You deserve to experience peace and confidence in your everyday life. You're ready to break free from anxiety's grip, reclaim your inner strength, and rediscover joy and tranquility. Most of all, you're ready to transform into a resilient, empowered individual who lives life to the fullest. I want to help you get there.
You're someone who values personal growth and well-being, but still find yourself struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling trapped in a constant state of worry and fear. It's affecting your ability to enjoy life, hindering your relationships, and leaving you feeling powerless. You deserve to experience peace and confidence in your everyday life. You're ready to break free from anxiety's grip, reclaim your inner strength, and rediscover joy and tranquility. Most of all, you're ready to transform into a resilient, empowered individual who lives life to the fullest. I want to help you get there.

Sonya Sethi-Rankin
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8R
Relationships, mental health, trauma or life in general can feel unmanageable. Many individuals I work with are seeking clarity, or feeling overwhelmed trying to work through difficult situations where they feel unable to move forward.
I work together with my clients to create the opportunities for healing, and access awareness of what may be blocking them from experiencing changes they have been hoping for.
Relationships, mental health, trauma or life in general can feel unmanageable. Many individuals I work with are seeking clarity, or feeling overwhelmed trying to work through difficult situations where they feel unable to move forward.
I work together with my clients to create the opportunities for healing, and access awareness of what may be blocking them from experiencing changes they have been hoping for.

Joel Richard Ten Brinke
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MTS, RP, CPC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8N
Welcome, you have taken a significant step in visiting this site. I am a non-judgmental client-centred therapist who is here to help and support you no matter what your counselling goals are, and no matter where you are in your journey of discovery, coping, or healing. I approach each client with compassion, empathy, and clinical experience. I have worked with a variety of matters and populations, including but not limited to, adolescents, youth, adults, couples, and families, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, sexuality, stress management, emotion regulation, family issues, grief and loss, and so much more.
Welcome, you have taken a significant step in visiting this site. I am a non-judgmental client-centred therapist who is here to help and support you no matter what your counselling goals are, and no matter where you are in your journey of discovery, coping, or healing. I approach each client with compassion, empathy, and clinical experience. I have worked with a variety of matters and populations, including but not limited to, adolescents, youth, adults, couples, and families, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, sexuality, stress management, emotion regulation, family issues, grief and loss, and so much more.

Sometimes life can feel challenging and hard and we might lose ourselves a little along the way. This is when we need to slow down and take a deep breath. Reaching out for support can be a very effective way to feel less alone and figure out your next steps. I provide a non-judgmental space so clients can feel safe to openly share their thoughts, emotions and experiences. I specialize in helping individuals learn and apply new skills and strategies that help make impactful shifts that lead to meaningful change.
Sometimes life can feel challenging and hard and we might lose ourselves a little along the way. This is when we need to slow down and take a deep breath. Reaching out for support can be a very effective way to feel less alone and figure out your next steps. I provide a non-judgmental space so clients can feel safe to openly share their thoughts, emotions and experiences. I specialize in helping individuals learn and apply new skills and strategies that help make impactful shifts that lead to meaningful change.

Whether you’re an adult struggling with unresolved childhood wounds or a child facing challenges in your development, Carolina offers personalised support tailored to your unique needs. With her compassionate presence and evidence-based interventions, she empowers her clients to reclaim their sense of agency and resilience, fostering a journey of healing and self-discovery. Working with Carolina, you can embark on a transformative path toward healing, building stronger connections with yourself and others along the way.
Whether you’re an adult struggling with unresolved childhood wounds or a child facing challenges in your development, Carolina offers personalised support tailored to your unique needs. With her compassionate presence and evidence-based interventions, she empowers her clients to reclaim their sense of agency and resilience, fostering a journey of healing and self-discovery. Working with Carolina, you can embark on a transformative path toward healing, building stronger connections with yourself and others along the way.

ASR Counselling and Psychotherapy, EMDR Certified
Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E
Silenced, invisible, unloved – A story written about you. It haunts you, and you feel it seeping into your everyday. You want to change, but you're not sure how. There’s a part of you that feels like you’re not living up to your full potential, yet another part that feels hopeless. Together, we will liberate you from this story to create a new chapter: one that helps you live up to your full potential, a life in which you feel deserving of being heard, seen and loved.
Silenced, invisible, unloved – A story written about you. It haunts you, and you feel it seeping into your everyday. You want to change, but you're not sure how. There’s a part of you that feels like you’re not living up to your full potential, yet another part that feels hopeless. Together, we will liberate you from this story to create a new chapter: one that helps you live up to your full potential, a life in which you feel deserving of being heard, seen and loved.

Melissa Lerner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change

We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness, acceptance and nondual awareness.
We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness, acceptance and nondual awareness.

Struggling with connection in your relationship or with yourself? Maybe you’re navigating infidelity, ethical non-monogamy, or polyamory and need a safe space to explore your feelings. Perhaps you’re facing challenges around intimacy, mismatched desires, or feeling distant from your partner—or even from yourself. These experiences can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re an individual looking to reconnect with your needs or a couple hoping to rebuild trust and intimacy, I’m here to help you find clarity, connection, and confidence in your relationships.
Struggling with connection in your relationship or with yourself? Maybe you’re navigating infidelity, ethical non-monogamy, or polyamory and need a safe space to explore your feelings. Perhaps you’re facing challenges around intimacy, mismatched desires, or feeling distant from your partner—or even from yourself. These experiences can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re an individual looking to reconnect with your needs or a couple hoping to rebuild trust and intimacy, I’m here to help you find clarity, connection, and confidence in your relationships.

Imrana Khan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with years of experience in the mental health field. I currently work with adults, teens and children. I believe that strength is a characteristic that resides in all people. It can however, be difficult to see during times of hardship and vulnerability. I have the goal of helping my clients feel empowered and to make the positive changes needed to live healthy, fulfilled lives. I focus primarily on issues related to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. I also have experience working with clients battling substance abuse issues, abandonment and victims of domestic violence.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with years of experience in the mental health field. I currently work with adults, teens and children. I believe that strength is a characteristic that resides in all people. It can however, be difficult to see during times of hardship and vulnerability. I have the goal of helping my clients feel empowered and to make the positive changes needed to live healthy, fulfilled lives. I focus primarily on issues related to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. I also have experience working with clients battling substance abuse issues, abandonment and victims of domestic violence.
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Katherine is a licenced clinical, counselling, and health psychologist. She is the Director of the Centre for Functional Integrative Therapy (CFIT) in Hamilton, Ontario and is the founder of eFIT Institute. She is a psychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in the Eating Disorder Program and is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience. Katherine completed her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto and her pre and postdoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and Inpatient Trauma Unit.
Katherine is a licenced clinical, counselling, and health psychologist. She is the Director of the Centre for Functional Integrative Therapy (CFIT) in Hamilton, Ontario and is the founder of eFIT Institute. She is a psychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in the Eating Disorder Program and is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience. Katherine completed her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto and her pre and postdoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and Inpatient Trauma Unit.

Hi, want to talk about how you're doing? How are your relationships, do you feel genuinely connected to the people in your life? Is there something you're sitting with that you've thought about countless times but can't seem to shift your thinking about? Would it help to have someone to look at it with, someone who's curious about your perspective and sees it from a slightly different angle? It can be scary to imagine unpacking and examining how we relate to others and ourselves: it often involves exploring where we've been in order to understand where we are and where we're headed. I'm here to accompany you on that journey.
Hi, want to talk about how you're doing? How are your relationships, do you feel genuinely connected to the people in your life? Is there something you're sitting with that you've thought about countless times but can't seem to shift your thinking about? Would it help to have someone to look at it with, someone who's curious about your perspective and sees it from a slightly different angle? It can be scary to imagine unpacking and examining how we relate to others and ourselves: it often involves exploring where we've been in order to understand where we are and where we're headed. I'm here to accompany you on that journey.

Facing difficult times with support and help, is easier than facing them alone. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, or overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, you do not have to navigate these alone. My passion is helping individuals, parents and/or families learn how to cope and manage more effectively, using evidenced-based treatments and strategies, in order to achieve meaningful change today and hope for the future.
Facing difficult times with support and help, is easier than facing them alone. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, or overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, you do not have to navigate these alone. My passion is helping individuals, parents and/or families learn how to cope and manage more effectively, using evidenced-based treatments and strategies, in order to achieve meaningful change today and hope for the future.

Are you navigating the complex world of cancer? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for support, you’re in the right place. I’m passionate about creating a safe space and helping clients (patients and caregivers) navigate cancer and its lifelong challenges. I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care and helping you navigate through your toughest moments - surviving, thriving and everything in-between. While my niche is oncology, I also specialize in working with other issues, including anxiety, body image, burnout, chronic illness, depression, grief/loss, life transitions and relationships.
Are you navigating the complex world of cancer? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for support, you’re in the right place. I’m passionate about creating a safe space and helping clients (patients and caregivers) navigate cancer and its lifelong challenges. I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care and helping you navigate through your toughest moments - surviving, thriving and everything in-between. While my niche is oncology, I also specialize in working with other issues, including anxiety, body image, burnout, chronic illness, depression, grief/loss, life transitions and relationships.

It’s not just about the laundry. Or having to reschedule another cancelled plan. You might find that the smallest things keep leading you to the same conflicts with your partner, family members, or other people in your life. You’re left feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unheard, trying to figure out why you can’t break out of these cycles. Even after spending time thinking about your role in things, questioning your own emotions and responses, it can be hard to put words to what you’ve been experiencing and what you need to change. You want to better understand yourself and feel more connected and balanced.
It’s not just about the laundry. Or having to reschedule another cancelled plan. You might find that the smallest things keep leading you to the same conflicts with your partner, family members, or other people in your life. You’re left feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unheard, trying to figure out why you can’t break out of these cycles. Even after spending time thinking about your role in things, questioning your own emotions and responses, it can be hard to put words to what you’ve been experiencing and what you need to change. You want to better understand yourself and feel more connected and balanced.

I have an interest in helping people of all different backgrounds but am especially interested in supporting individuals who are healing from trauma. I have a special interest in deconstructing from religious cults, spiritual abuse, and purity culture. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.
I have an interest in helping people of all different backgrounds but am especially interested in supporting individuals who are healing from trauma. I have a special interest in deconstructing from religious cults, spiritual abuse, and purity culture. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.

Are you experiencing life challenges, feelings of rejection, anxiety, or depression? I am here to guide you through overcoming these obstacles and developing new strategies to empower you to reach your full potential. As your therapist, I hope to assist you in establishing a positive and resilient identity, fostering strength, competence, and wholeness. I offer culturally sensitive counselling where your voice will be heard, your worth acknowledged, and you'll be encouraged to explore aspects such as your identity, family dynamics, relationships, feelings of sadness, and any experiences of trauma.
Are you experiencing life challenges, feelings of rejection, anxiety, or depression? I am here to guide you through overcoming these obstacles and developing new strategies to empower you to reach your full potential. As your therapist, I hope to assist you in establishing a positive and resilient identity, fostering strength, competence, and wholeness. I offer culturally sensitive counselling where your voice will be heard, your worth acknowledged, and you'll be encouraged to explore aspects such as your identity, family dynamics, relationships, feelings of sadness, and any experiences of trauma.

Alex brings a varied background having spent many years in the non-profit sector providing counselling to clients in challenging relationships, survivors of trauma, addictions, grief, personality disorders, and conflict, to name a few. She provides counselling and support to clients recovering from disordered eating and body image concerns. She has a personal interest in adult ADHD and helping clients to understand their unique abilities and challenges while building systems that can reduce stress, increase confidence, and highlight all the ways neurodivergence is a strength.
Alex brings a varied background having spent many years in the non-profit sector providing counselling to clients in challenging relationships, survivors of trauma, addictions, grief, personality disorders, and conflict, to name a few. She provides counselling and support to clients recovering from disordered eating and body image concerns. She has a personal interest in adult ADHD and helping clients to understand their unique abilities and challenges while building systems that can reduce stress, increase confidence, and highlight all the ways neurodivergence is a strength.

Lex D'Angelo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client would like to work on building a kinder relationship with themself. They might experience a loud inner critic or feelings of not being enough and want to change this way of relating to themself. My ideal client wants to live more authentically and meaningfully. My ideal client is drawn to art-making and/or movement. My ideal client wants to learn more about their emotions and connect back to their body.
My ideal client would like to work on building a kinder relationship with themself. They might experience a loud inner critic or feelings of not being enough and want to change this way of relating to themself. My ideal client wants to live more authentically and meaningfully. My ideal client is drawn to art-making and/or movement. My ideal client wants to learn more about their emotions and connect back to their body.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Hamilton, ON
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Hamilton, ON who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
82% | Self Esteem |
80% | Stress |
79% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Coping Skills |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Green Shield Canada |
71% | SunLife |
71% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Hamilton, ON see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Hamilton?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.