Couples Counselling Therapists in Kitchener, ON

ACCEPTING NEW IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL THERAPY CLIENTS. I believe in honouring the person in front of me, making room for you to tell your story, and working collaboratively towards your goals. I work with couples , families, and individuals to manage and transform depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, strong emotions, life changes, cultural pressures, identity stressors, and more. Much of my work is relational (i.e. with couples , families or groups). I value and reflect on the unique perspectives and needs of every person who is courageously reaching out for therapy. You can find my website at https://www.nmcgraththerapy.com

I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I specialize in a somatic (body-mind) approach to resolve issues that interfere with one's happiness and well being. We will look at how early life experiences affect us and our relationships. This helps in developing a greater understanding in how one behaves in their current life, creating more options for lasting change. This work is very effective in treating depression by helping one feel more aliveness, energy and a sense of well being.It helps with anxiety by providing tools to create a sense of calm and presence.

With warm, compassionate care, I journey with Adults, Adolescents, Couples and Families. I empower folks who have been devastated by relationship loss in all forms including those impacted by violence. My passion for healthy relationships inspires me to work in supporting folks while allowing them to address Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Work Stress, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationship concerns, Family Concerns, Gender, Career changes, Compassion Fatigue and much more.

Trained Counsellor with a caring heart to help fellow Christians. As Christians, we have the promise of a joy-filled life! We want our lives and marriages to reflect God’s love. But sometimes our reality falls short of this promise. During these difficult seasons, we need a little help and support to navigate all the “stuffs” and to figure things out so that we can live our lives to the fullest. Are you a Christian who is struggling with mental health or you struggle in your marriage? Is trauma, anxiety, depression and conflicts stealing your joy and making it difficult for you to build your marriage or live the life of your dream.

NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS At Vitality Counselling Services I believe healing is possible, and that negative life experiences do not have to go on controlling the future. I offer client-centred counselling services to individuals (adult, children and youth), couples and families. Whether it is negotiating difficult life situations, dealing with anxiety (worry/fear), depression, anger, trauma, stress, relationships, parenting challenges, emotional management, low self-esteem or other life related issues, I will adapt my approach to meet your personal goals.

Motherhood is hard. It is messy. If you're struggling to find moments of joy, you're feeling alone and overwhelmed, you wonder if something is wrong with you and you long for your life before becoming a parent- you're in the right place. If you're feeling resentment building with your partner , the voices of anxiety, depression, sadness and rage have been loud and you don't know know how to manage them- you're not alone. If you're working to heal from a traumatic birth, you are struggling with the demands of parenting and paid work and you do you don't know who you are anymore- I'd be honoured to hold space for you.

I work with individuals, couples and families through an adult attachment lens, trained and Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Because we are so important to each other and feeling safely, emotionally connected is our survival as humans, we tend to use strategies we learned in our earliest relationships with our caregivers. We all fear the universal anxiety of abandonment or rejection and are wired to monitor our relationships for security. The ways we cope with our vulnerability when these fears get triggered can push us into negative patterns with ourselves and others. Learn to trust our needs and send clear signals.

Reaching out for help can be a difficult thing to do and takes courage. If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone. Together we can work towards the best version of you and progress towards your healing goals. I am a clinical Social Worker and provide Individual, Couple and Family counselling for a wide range of concerns. Effective therapy happens when there is a relationship established between the client and the counsellor. I have many years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

If you feel like you have the same frustrating argument over and over, I can help you to find your way out of the loop and into mutual safety, security and love. Whether you're trying to work through the impact of an affair or have grown apart and become like roommates, I can guide you toward healing and connection. Perhaps you're struggling through the seemingly impossible demands of raising children, working and running a household and there doesn't seem to be any time left for intimacy. You are not alone as many people feel challenged by this stage in life. We all want to feel good enough and like a priority for our partner .

I see adult individuals and male/female couples (premaritally and maritally). I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and trauma recovery with individuals (primarily men) . I also do a sizeable amount of addictions recovery or relapse prevention work with men. Maritally, I often work from an Emotionally Focused approach. In Christian Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive/HeartSync/Immanuel process in understanding & assessing brain skills and trauma recovery needs. I also help new private practitioners set up their businesses and develop their clientele successfully. Please call for a consultation.

Humaira Amir received her Master of Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Psychology. She has 19 years of counselling experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families. Humaira is skilled in treating a variety of concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, school refusal, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, parenting/co-parenting skills, relationship issues and anger management. She also has experience facilitating group programs for parenting and anger management.

We offer individual, family and couples counselling . Our rates are on a sliding scale based on income. Every Thursday from noon-6pm we have a Walk In Counselling Clinic and anyone is welcome to walk in and see a therapist for up to 90 minutes without having an appointment. We offer multicultural counselling, LGBTQ2+ counselling, and counselling for older adults and their families. We can help with healing from violence and abuse and recovery after a motor vehicle accident. We work with foster, adoptive and kinship families to help enhance their relationships.

We offer counselling with professional registered psychotherapists over the phone, online and in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo. Some of our therapists work includes: looking at how the past may be influencing the present, unpacking behaviours, regulating emotions, interpersonal relationships, impulsivity, and increasing mindfulness. We provide support that looks at people as a whole: physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Some of our therapists have worked alongside individuals with a range of concerns and have worked specifically with borderline personality disorder, personality disorders, trauma and complex trauma.

I understand and admire the courage it takes to reach out for support and am committed to respecting your time, effort, and trust. Our work together will be based upon transformational approaches that get to the root of the symptoms and concerns you are experiencing so that lasting change becomes possible. I believe our symptoms make perfect sense when they are better understood and, at one time, they served a helpful and protective purpose. Together, we will explore the unconscious learnings and narratives that are holding you back and find the meaningful growth you are looking for.

Do you want an empathic ear and a voice that instills hope in times of stress, anxiety and depression? I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to work through the things you are facing.

I work with individuals, families and couples struggling with trauma, relationship struggles, tough family dynamics and parenting. When you have experienced adverse events in your childhood or recent trauma you may have difficulties regulating your mood, feeling joy, advocating for yourself, and may often feel unworthy or undeserving of positive things. Life events can leave us worried about being both physically and socially safe, as well as lacking a sense of belonging. Anxiety is a common feeling, leading to low mood, anger, intrusive thoughts, failed or chaotic relationships. Living this way can lead to burnout.

You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship . Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship .

It only takes a spark to re-ignite the embers of a fire. At Ember Counselling, we believe that in the midst of difficulty, therapy can help you create a spark in your life to aid in re-igniting that fire. Ember Counselling is based in Waterloo Region and provides psychotherapy virtually with in-person options available. Our goal is to come alongside you and provide therapy that helps you overcome whatever you are facing and begin to not only cope, but thrive. Working with both individuals and couples , we offer counselling services for a wide range of issues using a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. At Ember Counselling, we believe it is important to integrate all elements of an individual into counselling including thought, emotion, physical and spiritual components. Ember Counselling offers Christian faith-based counselling in addition to other counselling services.