Imago Therapists in Kingston, ON
We all feel untethered at various points in life. I can offer a different perspective in those moments, challenge negative self talk and help you recognize and build on your strengths. If you want change in your life, I can help you craft that. If you need to re-establish boundaries, I can help you do this. If anxiety or depression are overwhelming I can help you develop healthy strategies. If you're struggling with changes in relationships or loss of relationship I offer compassionate constructive assistance. There is nothing that you can't talk about with me, and once shared, problems can be carried and resolved together.
We all feel untethered at various points in life. I can offer a different perspective in those moments, challenge negative self talk and help you recognize and build on your strengths. If you want change in your life, I can help you craft that. If you need to re-establish boundaries, I can help you do this. If anxiety or depression are overwhelming I can help you develop healthy strategies. If you're struggling with changes in relationships or loss of relationship I offer compassionate constructive assistance. There is nothing that you can't talk about with me, and once shared, problems can be carried and resolved together.
My passion is to walk with people on their journey towards a life that is rich and meaningful. While we can't change painful experiences from the past, we can work together towards better understanding and resolution of them in the present. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will explore and challenge long-standing behaviour patterns and/or negative perceptions which may be problamatic. Whether you are looking for extra support or guidance through a particular challenge or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I will work with you towards achieving your goals.
My passion is to walk with people on their journey towards a life that is rich and meaningful. While we can't change painful experiences from the past, we can work together towards better understanding and resolution of them in the present. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will explore and challenge long-standing behaviour patterns and/or negative perceptions which may be problamatic. Whether you are looking for extra support or guidance through a particular challenge or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I will work with you towards achieving your goals.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Chelsea Sauvé
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're experiencing anxious thoughts, negative thought spirals, rumination, grief, low mood, uncertainties in friendships or dating, you can take a deep breath as I may be the right fit for you. Whether you are looking to address an ongoing circumstance, explore something from your past, foster self-awareness or simply gain further insight into your days, we will work together to bring you the calm you deserve. I recognize that it can be challenging to be vulnerable, and so we will delve into your story with care, compassion and curiosity.
If you're experiencing anxious thoughts, negative thought spirals, rumination, grief, low mood, uncertainties in friendships or dating, you can take a deep breath as I may be the right fit for you. Whether you are looking to address an ongoing circumstance, explore something from your past, foster self-awareness or simply gain further insight into your days, we will work together to bring you the calm you deserve. I recognize that it can be challenging to be vulnerable, and so we will delve into your story with care, compassion and curiosity.
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Valley Connections Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Serves Area
We offer CBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, EFFT, DBT, MBCT, MI, Imago Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Valley Connections Counselling is an established Psychotherapy practice in Burlington. We began as a solo practitioner nearly 10 years ago in Hamilton, and we have grown to a team of Registered Psychotherapists and Child Life Specialists, offering services in person and virtually. Our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and we provide a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive counselling environment. At Valley, we take care of the whole family - children to teens to adults, providing individual, couples, parenting, and family therapy.
We offer CBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, EFFT, DBT, MBCT, MI, Imago Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Valley Connections Counselling is an established Psychotherapy practice in Burlington. We began as a solo practitioner nearly 10 years ago in Hamilton, and we have grown to a team of Registered Psychotherapists and Child Life Specialists, offering services in person and virtually. Our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and we provide a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive counselling environment. At Valley, we take care of the whole family - children to teens to adults, providing individual, couples, parenting, and family therapy.
Online Therapists
Certified training in Imago Relationship Therapy has afforded me an effective tool to use toward facilitating healthy bonding and communication in your relationships.
"I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING new CLIENTS" My direct number is 613-294-6592. My vocation and passion is to assist couples, individuals and families to use the challenges they experience as an opportunity for growth. The goal in therapy is to explore the root causes of adversity and success so there is mindfulness regarding clear goal setting; this will contribute to balance and harmony in your life. Over the past 29 years my personal life and work with clients have taught me that we are all challenged by trust and emotional intimacy issues. I am passionate about empowering others to design vibrant relationships and lives.
Certified training in Imago Relationship Therapy has afforded me an effective tool to use toward facilitating healthy bonding and communication in your relationships.
"I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING new CLIENTS" My direct number is 613-294-6592. My vocation and passion is to assist couples, individuals and families to use the challenges they experience as an opportunity for growth. The goal in therapy is to explore the root causes of adversity and success so there is mindfulness regarding clear goal setting; this will contribute to balance and harmony in your life. Over the past 29 years my personal life and work with clients have taught me that we are all challenged by trust and emotional intimacy issues. I am passionate about empowering others to design vibrant relationships and lives.
I am a Registered Master of Social Work, practicing clinical Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and seniors treating issues of stress, depression, anger management, workplace issues and burnout, grief and loss, relationship issues, marital/relationship counselling, parenting issues, separation and remarriage support. Life stage transitions and the role of family of origin and of culture in communication and in the perception of situations are a special interest. We handle life with the tools with which we have learned to survive. Therapy helps us to reassess and adjust these coping strategies to our present day context.
I am a Registered Master of Social Work, practicing clinical Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and seniors treating issues of stress, depression, anger management, workplace issues and burnout, grief and loss, relationship issues, marital/relationship counselling, parenting issues, separation and remarriage support. Life stage transitions and the role of family of origin and of culture in communication and in the perception of situations are a special interest. We handle life with the tools with which we have learned to survive. Therapy helps us to reassess and adjust these coping strategies to our present day context.
Ivan Pityk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2B
Waitlist for new clients
My philosophy is that the past builds our being through the experiences we had and the lessons we learned. These experiences help to shape our sense of meaning and personal fulfilment through our journey. Therefore, I believe that it is important to explore the past and see how it shapes our experience in relation to ourselves and others. I incorporate this perspective in my work with clients and help to emphasize the power of choice, explore unmet needs and help to explore important areas for boundary setting.
My philosophy is that the past builds our being through the experiences we had and the lessons we learned. These experiences help to shape our sense of meaning and personal fulfilment through our journey. Therefore, I believe that it is important to explore the past and see how it shapes our experience in relation to ourselves and others. I incorporate this perspective in my work with clients and help to emphasize the power of choice, explore unmet needs and help to explore important areas for boundary setting.
Congruent Living Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Living in a world that demands perfection is not easy. It can be extremely difficult and unforgiving to us human beings. When we experience negative emotions there is something deeper that is lurking beneath the surface. I am a humanistic therapist who puts the client's needs first. Even if the client is unsure of what they need, this will be part of the journey to discover. I do not adhere to a "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy as every individual is unique and deserves to be heard for who they are.
Living in a world that demands perfection is not easy. It can be extremely difficult and unforgiving to us human beings. When we experience negative emotions there is something deeper that is lurking beneath the surface. I am a humanistic therapist who puts the client's needs first. Even if the client is unsure of what they need, this will be part of the journey to discover. I do not adhere to a "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy as every individual is unique and deserves to be heard for who they are.
My intention is to provide a space for individuals and partner(s) that is non-judmental, respectful and empowering. I aim to support clients to become better aligned with their values both individually and in their relationship(s). Authenticity is important to me, I work holistically and collaboratively with clients and honor the varying ways of understanding the world. I welcome and celebrate diverse sexual expressions, preferences, identities and relationships.
My intention is to provide a space for individuals and partner(s) that is non-judmental, respectful and empowering. I aim to support clients to become better aligned with their values both individually and in their relationship(s). Authenticity is important to me, I work holistically and collaboratively with clients and honor the varying ways of understanding the world. I welcome and celebrate diverse sexual expressions, preferences, identities and relationships.
Tracy Thomson Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Verified Verified
Kanata, ON K2L
I see my role as a facilitator. I facilitate hope, growth, and strength in my clients as I encourage their development towards a clearer understanding of self. With a clearer self understanding, one can move in the direction of greater well-being and a happier, more fulfilled and content life. I walk with you in your discovery of finding your inner-resources and inner-peace. Additionally, I provide online sessions with clients who live within Ontario.
I see my role as a facilitator. I facilitate hope, growth, and strength in my clients as I encourage their development towards a clearer understanding of self. With a clearer self understanding, one can move in the direction of greater well-being and a happier, more fulfilled and content life. I walk with you in your discovery of finding your inner-resources and inner-peace. Additionally, I provide online sessions with clients who live within Ontario.
Clients come to us with a variety of concerns including stress, phobias, depression, grief, separation/divorce, difficulties with communication and assertiveness, trauma (PTSD), etc. Couples often present with communication issues (arguments), intimacy or sexual issues, infertility, infidelity and reconciliation issues, etc. Families often consult for communication issues (arguments), struggles with parenting, and other disruptions to the family system such as illness within the family, help with the blending of families, other family crisis.
Clients come to us with a variety of concerns including stress, phobias, depression, grief, separation/divorce, difficulties with communication and assertiveness, trauma (PTSD), etc. Couples often present with communication issues (arguments), intimacy or sexual issues, infertility, infidelity and reconciliation issues, etc. Families often consult for communication issues (arguments), struggles with parenting, and other disruptions to the family system such as illness within the family, help with the blending of families, other family crisis.
I believe that everyone experiences life in his or her own unique way. Whatever your situation, my goal is to listen and understand your needs while exploring new ways of living. I aim to create an environment that is safe in order to work with you to explore your past and create freedom to become the person you were meant to be. I am comfortable and trained in working with individuals, couples, and families.
I believe that everyone experiences life in his or her own unique way. Whatever your situation, my goal is to listen and understand your needs while exploring new ways of living. I aim to create an environment that is safe in order to work with you to explore your past and create freedom to become the person you were meant to be. I am comfortable and trained in working with individuals, couples, and families.
Buuma Maisha
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC, RMFT SQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified counsellor is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed individual, couple and family psychotherapist in Ottawa, your well-being and mental strength; or your relationship strenght will be my number one priority as I work with you. I’m happy to guide you through life’s challenges with attention and care. I provide service both in English and French. Please see more about my services at my website www.maarhs.com.
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified counsellor is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed individual, couple and family psychotherapist in Ottawa, your well-being and mental strength; or your relationship strenght will be my number one priority as I work with you. I’m happy to guide you through life’s challenges with attention and care. I provide service both in English and French. Please see more about my services at my website www.maarhs.com.
New Horizons Counselling-Suzanne Kerr & Assocs
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Therapy is about becoming unstuck, connecting with a deeper sense of what's important to you, what really matters, what you really want deeply for yourself in your life. Letting go of stale, habitual, suffocating stories which restrict you. And opening to new, gentler, friendlier narratives of possibility. guiding purposeful action in support of what you passionately value and really want for yourself. ....NOTE I ask you to please email me first either to go ahead and set up an appointment with me or, if you prefer, to arrange a 10-15 min phone conversation
Therapy is about becoming unstuck, connecting with a deeper sense of what's important to you, what really matters, what you really want deeply for yourself in your life. Letting go of stale, habitual, suffocating stories which restrict you. And opening to new, gentler, friendlier narratives of possibility. guiding purposeful action in support of what you passionately value and really want for yourself. ....NOTE I ask you to please email me first either to go ahead and set up an appointment with me or, if you prefer, to arrange a 10-15 min phone conversation
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating complex relational and personal challenges. Many of my clients are parents, particularly mothers, seeking balance in family life while managing their own emotional well-being. I also frequently work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD or Autism, and people in polyamorous or non-traditional relationships. Clients often come to me looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their identity, heal from emotional pain, and strengthen their relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating complex relational and personal challenges. Many of my clients are parents, particularly mothers, seeking balance in family life while managing their own emotional well-being. I also frequently work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD or Autism, and people in polyamorous or non-traditional relationships. Clients often come to me looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their identity, heal from emotional pain, and strengthen their relationships.
Ariana Tamas works with individuals, couples and families (age 18 and up) to address a variety of issues in a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment. Clients may have difficulties with relationships, intimacy and communication, or with anxiety and depression. They may identify specific stressors: loneliness, grief, trauma, life transitions, illness, the pandemic. They may experience inner conflicts, even existential concerns, that are more general. Whatever the situation, Ariana strongly believes in the power of resilience, and seeks to reconnect clients to their inner wisdom and resources.
Ariana Tamas works with individuals, couples and families (age 18 and up) to address a variety of issues in a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment. Clients may have difficulties with relationships, intimacy and communication, or with anxiety and depression. They may identify specific stressors: loneliness, grief, trauma, life transitions, illness, the pandemic. They may experience inner conflicts, even existential concerns, that are more general. Whatever the situation, Ariana strongly believes in the power of resilience, and seeks to reconnect clients to their inner wisdom and resources.
With a passion for guiding individuals through challenging times, I draw from my multidisciplinary education in science, philosophy, religion, psychology, and psychotherapy to offer a holistic approach to understanding each person’s unique situation. Counseling can be invaluable, whether you’re feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps or seeking to build healthy skills to prevent future difficulties and stress. Whether you’re facing depression, addiction, relationship conflicts, or other personal challenges, I would be honored to assist you in finding understanding and resolution.
With a passion for guiding individuals through challenging times, I draw from my multidisciplinary education in science, philosophy, religion, psychology, and psychotherapy to offer a holistic approach to understanding each person’s unique situation. Counseling can be invaluable, whether you’re feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps or seeking to build healthy skills to prevent future difficulties and stress. Whether you’re facing depression, addiction, relationship conflicts, or other personal challenges, I would be honored to assist you in finding understanding and resolution.
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Imago Counsellors
How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.
What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.
How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.
Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.