Grief Therapists in Hamilton, ON

Sometimes life is hard, confusing, scary, painful. Whether you're overwhelmed, grieving, afraid of what the future may hold, or want to learn new psychosocial skills, professional support can make a world of difference. If you're living through challenging times right now, or you feel ready to address something that occurred years ago, I welcome the opportunity to assist you.

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.

Full- not accepting new clients- I work with individuals and supervise Inter-Personal Growth Groups. Based on an assessment with you, we determine the best approach to meet your goals, and emotional needs towards personal health and growth. A few of the therapeutic approaches I use include, but not limited to, CBT which highlights thoughts, dysfunctional (unhelpful) thinking, and assumptions. We explore the unique meaning you make of situations and events. I also use Emotionally Focussed Therapy, mindfulness techniques that rely on neurosciences to restore emotional integrity, narrative therapy, and reconstruction 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.

Throughout my career I have worked with people of all ages and abilities, with a focus on grief and/or trauma related to loss through death . I view grief as an adaptive response to loss , one which can challenge our coping emotionally, physically, cognitively, behaviourally, socially, and spiritually, particularly when trauma accompanies the death . I work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and relational framework that puts your needs at the centre of our work.

Have you experienced grief or loss ? Are you going through a life transition? Are you living with health challenges, chronic or acute illness? Have you experienced injury and trauma? Do you provide care to a person living with chronic illness? Are you struggling to navigate through important decisions? Are you hoping to live a more balanced or more meaningful life? Through psychotherapy you can learn about yourself, identify and access your strengths, process past or present experience, gain valuable insight, build your resilience, examine beliefs and identify what you would like to change and how to go about moving forward.

I am an experienced and empathetic social worker offering you professional guidance toward personal well-being. I have experience in helping individuals and families with a broad range of health and mental health concerns; specializing in trauma, grief and loss . I work collaboratively with my clients and draw from a range of therapeutic techniques. This allows me to tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. For PTSD- I am trained in and offer evidence-based protocols such as, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.

Are you experiencing new shifts in your life which you are unsure of how to navigate? Do you feel misaligned in your own self or in your relationships? Or perhaps even feeling a sense of loss ? Together we can explore these hard points in your life and move you towards more authentic living.

You're overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief , perfectionism, or burnout. Daily life feels like you're just going through the motions and you are sliding further away from where you thought you'd be. You deserve to live a life that gives you meaning and makes you feel connected to what matters. People come to see me to move away from feelings of overwhelm, trust themselves again, and to feel better in their lives. I can help you develop coping strategies and process difficult thoughts and emotions. I build relationships built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think.

Fiona is a Registered Social Worker who is passionate about helping people navigate their past while being mindful of the present, so they can obtain the future they desire. She has experience working with young parents and their children and is currently working in domestic violence with individuals who have used abusive behaviour. Fiona works from a restorative lens and believes that helping one individual heal can strengthen families, intimate-partner relationships, neighbourhoods, and society.

Looking for a therapist who gets it? One who really wants to have a good understanding of you, and why you are choosing to come to therapy now? With over 20 years of experience working with people just like you, I am a therapist who will listen with genuine curiosity, and work with you to uncover your own internal wisdom. Together, we will learn more about your strengths, unique perspective and values. It can be helpful to remember how these have evolved, even with life’s challenges related to stress, trauma, loss and oppression because of race, culture, spirituality, gender expression and sexuality.

I bring a mindful/meditative practice, from my own life and from my education to be of service to you and whatever is ailing you. No problem is too big or too small. Whatever is impacting your life, in a negative way is worth sorting through together. I have a special interest in working with people involved in healthcare because I've spent the last 10 years working in hospitals. Pain and suffering are part of life. How we live and learn from our suffering is our life's work. Once we discover ourselves, our true nature, we are free to live with more happiness and love.

Life often presents itself as a series of changes. Some of these changes lift us up, and some challenge us. If you are feeling unsettled by stresses in your life, wondering how to achieve more balance, meaning and purpose, counselling may help.

We all have a unique journey that adds value to who we are and how we can contribute every day. My personal journey took me down some challenging paths that required me to find new hope and build from the ground up. I feel that the hardships, challenges and triumphs I have endured can inspire and bring hope to others. I believe that through the toughest times of our lives, there is always a silver lining.

It can be a moving experience, to be truly heard and understood. These days, with all of life's distractions, sitting with someone for an hour, who is actively listening and interested in what you have to say can take getting used to! With therapy, we begin with where you are today. I meet you where you are at and we work together on what you need to feel better in your inner and outer world. I support folks who are struggling with grief , anxiety, depression, anger, codependency, relationship issues, sexuality, trauma, or spirituality. I am here to offer acceptance, curiosity, and a new perspective on what feels stuck in your life.