Emotionally Focused Therapists in Hamilton, ON

You’re probably feeling so alone and hopeless right now. The relationship you once looked to for strength and joy is beginning to feel like a source of pain and disconnection. You feel like you have tried everything that you know to make your relationship better. You’ve tried talking about your issues but somehow always end up spiraling into a fight- leaving you feeling frustrated, disconnected and more hurt each time. You worry about where your relationship is headed if something doesn’t change. I want you to know you are in the right place. You can transform your disconnection and negative communication patterns into connection.

I provide a safe place for clients to share their most vulnerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I help you figure out what is keeping you stuck and work with you toward the goals that you believe will make your life more fulfilling. I do this by helping you challenge thoughts and beliefs that leave you feeling sad or anxious, helping you understand and share your emotions with others, and by aiding you in changing behaviours you no longer find useful. I use a combination of emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and trauma informed therapy.

Accepting NEW Clients! - Do you struggle with anxiety, guilt, or shame that holds you back from living a life that feels good? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by feelings or past traumas and experiences? Would you like to better understand yourself in the present through exploring your day-to-day alongside your past and upbringing? Does a negative inner-critic stop you from being as kind to yourself as you'd like? Whether you're struggling with mood, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, or a life transition, I can help you find your way forward. It is my belief that every client is unique and my work adapts to your needs.

Accepting NEW Clients! - Do you feel stuck because of mood, stress, or experiences/traumas? Do you feel limited by anxiety, feelings of guilt or shame, and want help navigating difficult past, present, and future experiences? Do you want to learn to better understand yourself, or to be proud of the person you are? Are you a first-responder that needs a supportive space? Are you interested in taking another perspective on your stories, your thoughts, and having someone act as a sounding board? Together we will meet in a warm, judgement-free zone tailored to your goals and help you figure out what balance might look like in your life.

I provide a non-judgmental, confidential, responsive space to process, gain insight, knowledge and strategies, and work towards resolution. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, with elements of Narrative Therapy, CBT, EFT , etc., I primarily work through the exploration of relationship dynamics and patterns, addressing attachment wounds, and using a focus on emotions and cognition. Perhaps you are dissatisfied with your relationships, or are not getting along with a family member or co-worker, are feeling alone or stressed? Compassion and empathy based, I encourage self-compassion, self-acceptance and authentic self-expression.

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT ), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise, such as: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, chronic pain, postpartum mood issues, and obsessive compulsive disorder. We tailor our treatment approach to suit the needs of each individual client.

Brittani's team is welcoming a limited number of new clients (in person, virtual, & pay what you can intern-led therapy). Providing therapy in a compassionate & judgment free space is very important to Britt. She has prioritized client-centered, compassion focused and strength-based practice in her role as a social worker. Britt believes that we all come to therapy with complex experiences that often connect and impact our lives in different ways, therefore, her approach will always honour your story and how the parts of it weave together.

I’m a registered psychotherapist, which simply means that I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. I’d love to journey with you when you’re dealing with challenges are too big to handle on your own; things like: relationship issues, anxiety/panic, trauma & abuse, stress & burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, and pornography addictions. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships or mental health, breathe easy knowing that your therapist has a road map in mind for your healing.

My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, life and career transitions, grief, marriage and relationship conflicts, dating, and parenting. I realize there is rarely one issue and it takes courage to ask for help. I offer a safe, sincere and supportive environment to share, reflect upon, and experience positive growth from the issues you bring to counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families and have over 20 years of experience helping people share their stories and struggles -- to feel heard and understood.

Hi, I’m Jen, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I am most passionate about helping individuals and couples repair strained relations. Applying an EFT and attachment lens, I recognize how vital emotionally responsive relationships are to our overall sense of well-being. My goal is to nurture a trusting therapeutic alliance while providing a safe space for you to explore cycles that are keeping you stuck. I attentively listen to your challenges and help you to process what is happening in a supportive environment. I am empathetic, non-judgemental and eager to support you in cultivating healthy and fulfilling connections.

I believe in the healing power of relationships. I believe the most powerful relationship between client and therapist is based on honesty, openness and a willingness to grow - on both sides. For your convenience evening and weekend appointments are available from a secure and easy to use on-line platform.

Maybe you're ready to make a change, but don't feel you can on your own. Or perhaps you're wanting to take the next right step, but feel completely lost. Everyone needs support at times, and we each have our own unique story and support needs. Perhaps you're navigating an earth-shaking change, seeking insight into unpleasant thoughts and emotions or wanting to make sense of difficult experiences. Maybe you're with your partner(s), wanting to process, heal and grow together. Whichever path you came on, I am happy you're here. I'd like to offer a safe space where we can work together to bring you relief.

Are you looking to ignite that flame with your partner? I can help you rekindle the hope for feeling connected. Do you want to get to the root cause of your present struggles and dig deeper and connect with your inner child? I am here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space where I am honored to walk by you. I'm a registered psychotherapist (qualifying), an author, a professional trainer, a coach, and a mother. I provide support for couples and individuals ages 14 and older; students overwhelmed with being away from home for the first time, new parents, individuals considering a change of career and newcomers to Canada.

I strive to create a safe, compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental space; one where individuals feel comfortable to freely explore and express their inner reality. I bring humour and curiousity to the therapy relationship, integrating a relational, client-centered, trauma-informed and emotionally-focused approach. Collaboratively, I hope to help you make sense of your story, to help you draw on your internal resources, to shine a light on the potential that you know you have, and to be in a secure and supportive relationship with you while you move towards a life of balance, healthy communication and authenticity.

Are you quick to anger and can’t understand why? Tired of constantly hurting your loved ones? For men, anger is the most socially accepted emotion to express, but when you feel out of control and it’s too big or out of place, it comes with consequences, both external and internal. However, this anger is trying to tell you something, to alert you to important needs being ignored, shamed or suppressed. Many of us have learned to approach relationships in a way that leads to resentment, jealousy, hatred, fear or shame. Through greater access you can shift old patterns and evolve into a more genuine fulfilled version of yourself.