Life Coaching Therapists in Kitchener, ON

I am an internationally certified Life Coach with over 20 years of experience in crisis response and facilitation.
Together we will create a shift in perspective & clarity that breaks you away from the shame, guilt and blame of your past; creating manageable next steps that set you on your unique journey. Together we can find you the way back to YOUR preferred life path.
I am an internationally certified Life Coach with over 20 years of experience in crisis response and facilitation.
Together we will create a shift in perspective & clarity that breaks you away from the shame, guilt and blame of your past; creating manageable next steps that set you on your unique journey. Together we can find you the way back to YOUR preferred life path.

In addition to my Masters of Social Work and a BA in Psychology, I am trained in EMDR, coaching, emotional eating, chronic dieting, bingeing and sugar/food addictions and the Enneagram.
My areas of expertise include: Sugar and food addictions, body image, weight issues, codependency, boundaries and relationship issues, and decluttering. Since these are often rooted in trauma, we can use EMDR to help. My happiest clients tend to be middle-aged women who struggle with food, eating, and weight and want to make some changes. Together, we uncover patterns and behaviours that keep us stuck and I use gentle accountability and teach self-compassion to move clients into lasting changes. Sometimes the amount of 'stuff' we have in our lives is overwhelming; I want to help you see things clearly to make last changes.
In addition to my Masters of Social Work and a BA in Psychology, I am trained in EMDR, coaching, emotional eating, chronic dieting, bingeing and sugar/food addictions and the Enneagram.
My areas of expertise include: Sugar and food addictions, body image, weight issues, codependency, boundaries and relationship issues, and decluttering. Since these are often rooted in trauma, we can use EMDR to help. My happiest clients tend to be middle-aged women who struggle with food, eating, and weight and want to make some changes. Together, we uncover patterns and behaviours that keep us stuck and I use gentle accountability and teach self-compassion to move clients into lasting changes. Sometimes the amount of 'stuff' we have in our lives is overwhelming; I want to help you see things clearly to make last changes.

Gillian Wells
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals & couples who are struggling with stress, life transitions & mental health conditions.
I am a registered Social Worker with over 20 yrs of experience delivering psychotherapy to individuals, couples & families. I am a goal oriented and problem-solving focused therapist who will work with you to help address your concerns.
I work with individuals & couples who are struggling with stress, life transitions & mental health conditions.
I am a registered Social Worker with over 20 yrs of experience delivering psychotherapy to individuals, couples & families. I am a goal oriented and problem-solving focused therapist who will work with you to help address your concerns.

As we talk, I help you share your life issues and struggles, as well as your strengths and unique sense of self.
I'm a registered psychotherapist with extensive professional experience from working in two Regional Acute Care facilities. I have 16 years of counselling experience and find helping others deeply rewarding. While I have lived experience of anxiety, depression, death and Lyme Disease, I have worked with most mental health issues / disorders.
As we talk, I help you share your life issues and struggles, as well as your strengths and unique sense of self.
I'm a registered psychotherapist with extensive professional experience from working in two Regional Acute Care facilities. I have 16 years of counselling experience and find helping others deeply rewarding. While I have lived experience of anxiety, depression, death and Lyme Disease, I have worked with most mental health issues / disorders.

We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life.
*General counselling, life coach, parenting issues, family issues, Addiction matters, Psychological assessment and intervention for motor vehicle Accident claim, *WSIB claim, *personal injury, *Short term disability or *long term disability,* school or immigration purpose. Multi culture issues, work related stress, reach us for help!'
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life.
*General counselling, life coach, parenting issues, family issues, Addiction matters, Psychological assessment and intervention for motor vehicle Accident claim, *WSIB claim, *personal injury, *Short term disability or *long term disability,* school or immigration purpose. Multi culture issues, work related stress, reach us for help!'

I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. Achieving this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I am fluent in both English and Arabic. I provide spiritually informed therapy from a Christian, Catholic and Christian Orthodox perspective UPON request.
I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. Achieving this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I am fluent in both English and Arabic. I provide spiritually informed therapy from a Christian, Catholic and Christian Orthodox perspective UPON request.

Reach out, and we'll show you how you can live a healthier life.
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.
Reach out, and we'll show you how you can live a healthier life.
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.

Infertility Anxiety Trauma - Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist, BBA, RP, CHyp
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
I am here to guide you in your journey of creating a more fulfilling life.
Accepting new clients! Evening and weekend availability. Perhaps you are finding that you are looking after everyone else, but your own needs are going unmet. You hold high standards for yourself, but people pleasing and perfectionism are getting in the way of achieving your goals. You may be more anxious than usual despite your best attempts at maintaining a positive outlook. You may also be experiencing overwhelm, imposter syndrome and anxiety.
I also have a special interest in supporting women through pregnancy loss, infertility, burnout, and post-partum; as well as working with first responders.
I am here to guide you in your journey of creating a more fulfilling life.
Accepting new clients! Evening and weekend availability. Perhaps you are finding that you are looking after everyone else, but your own needs are going unmet. You hold high standards for yourself, but people pleasing and perfectionism are getting in the way of achieving your goals. You may be more anxious than usual despite your best attempts at maintaining a positive outlook. You may also be experiencing overwhelm, imposter syndrome and anxiety.
I also have a special interest in supporting women through pregnancy loss, infertility, burnout, and post-partum; as well as working with first responders.

I believe in building a lasting connection with a therapist to support you through this life-changing process.
I can provide effective mental health support, and help you nurture your attachment with your baby. Let me be a part of your perinatal journey through trying to conceive to parenting for kids, being a parent is the most important and most difficult job that exists. Let's help you sort through the noise and thrive as the best version of yourself.
I believe in building a lasting connection with a therapist to support you through this life-changing process.
I can provide effective mental health support, and help you nurture your attachment with your baby. Let me be a part of your perinatal journey through trying to conceive to parenting for kids, being a parent is the most important and most difficult job that exists. Let's help you sort through the noise and thrive as the best version of yourself.

I have extensive experience working with couples, families and individuals looking to improve their lives in the areas of life skills, ADHD coping, ASD coping and trauma.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I have extensive experience working with couples, families and individuals looking to improve their lives in the areas of life skills, ADHD coping, ASD coping and trauma.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.

We will look at how early life experiences affect us and our relationships.
We also explore how thought patterns affect these symptoms and ways to change them. It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/marital issues and trauma. In the creating of safety and a trusting atmosphere clients are able to make the changes they want in order to live more satisfying lives.
We will look at how early life experiences affect us and our relationships.
We also explore how thought patterns affect these symptoms and ways to change them. It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/marital issues and trauma. In the creating of safety and a trusting atmosphere clients are able to make the changes they want in order to live more satisfying lives.

In Christian Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive/HeartSync/Immanuel processes in understanding & assessing brain skills and trauma recovery needs.
Please see my profile for my specialties. Initial individual sessions are 1.5 hours long and build off a 2-page Intake Form I ask you to complete and return before we meet. Finishing this initial session, you will have a clear picture of goals for our sessions and how we will work together to achieve them.
In Christian Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive/HeartSync/Immanuel processes in understanding & assessing brain skills and trauma recovery needs.
Please see my profile for my specialties. Initial individual sessions are 1.5 hours long and build off a 2-page Intake Form I ask you to complete and return before we meet. Finishing this initial session, you will have a clear picture of goals for our sessions and how we will work together to achieve them.

I can teach you a wide range of highly effective coping skills, and help you make changes in your life, thoughts, and behaviors.
Throughout our lives we face many challenges; at times these can exceed our ability to problem solve and cope, even with the assistance of family and friends. At these times the professional assistance of a psychologist can be immensely helpful. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I am qualified to assess, diagnose and treat any mental health disorder. I am also a health/rehabilitation psychologist, helping clients address the stress and depression associated with either chronic/acute illnesses, infertility and medical treatment. For complete information on my practice please go to www.drannemchugh.com
I can teach you a wide range of highly effective coping skills, and help you make changes in your life, thoughts, and behaviors.
Throughout our lives we face many challenges; at times these can exceed our ability to problem solve and cope, even with the assistance of family and friends. At these times the professional assistance of a psychologist can be immensely helpful. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I am qualified to assess, diagnose and treat any mental health disorder. I am also a health/rehabilitation psychologist, helping clients address the stress and depression associated with either chronic/acute illnesses, infertility and medical treatment. For complete information on my practice please go to www.drannemchugh.com

Sarah Adhd Adult Autism Burnout Spears Palma
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2N
Are you overwhelmed by school or life, or worried about fitting in?
I can teach you practical strategies so you can have more control & your life can be more manageable. It takes courage to reach out for help and I am here to help you get started. I will help you find solutions, set goals, and learn practical strategies to help you reduce your stress and anxiety and to improve your relationships.
Are you overwhelmed by school or life, or worried about fitting in?
I can teach you practical strategies so you can have more control & your life can be more manageable. It takes courage to reach out for help and I am here to help you get started. I will help you find solutions, set goals, and learn practical strategies to help you reduce your stress and anxiety and to improve your relationships.

By generating a space where these concepts can be explored in relation to other life struggles, I can show you ways to shift your mindset towards healing.
You've come to the right place! I offer race-based trauma therapy which means I will offer you support through the context of your lived experience and all of your social identities. Traditional therapies tend to overlook the additional burden and intergenerational trauma that people from equity-denied communities carry. I have extensive experience and knowledge of anti-oppressive practice at a systems and individual level. Together we will navigate your challenges and goals with a deeper understanding of how your race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion and abilities are impacting your healing journey.
By generating a space where these concepts can be explored in relation to other life struggles, I can show you ways to shift your mindset towards healing.
You've come to the right place! I offer race-based trauma therapy which means I will offer you support through the context of your lived experience and all of your social identities. Traditional therapies tend to overlook the additional burden and intergenerational trauma that people from equity-denied communities carry. I have extensive experience and knowledge of anti-oppressive practice at a systems and individual level. Together we will navigate your challenges and goals with a deeper understanding of how your race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion and abilities are impacting your healing journey.

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes.
My clients often discover new insights about themselves and the way forward. In our work, you’ll find a space where you feel seen, heard & valued—a safe place to explore past & present challenges. I offer compassion, real- life experience and a deep commitment to your growth. Together, we’ll focus on healing, lasting change and building a hopeful future.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes.
My clients often discover new insights about themselves and the way forward. In our work, you’ll find a space where you feel seen, heard & valued—a safe place to explore past & present challenges. I offer compassion, real- life experience and a deep commitment to your growth. Together, we’ll focus on healing, lasting change and building a hopeful future.

I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people transform their relationship with their body to feel calm and confident as they navigate their life forward.
You are unsure how to overhaul your distant and conflicted relationships. Hoping that each day will be different, then disappointed it's not. You want to feel better now, as you have reached your limit. Despite feeling drained and lost, when you think of your future it brings hope that change is possible. You've found the right support to guide you.
I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people transform their relationship with their body to feel calm and confident as they navigate their life forward.
You are unsure how to overhaul your distant and conflicted relationships. Hoping that each day will be different, then disappointed it's not. You want to feel better now, as you have reached your limit. Despite feeling drained and lost, when you think of your future it brings hope that change is possible. You've found the right support to guide you.

As a Spiritual Purpose and Mindset Coach, I will help you to examine what is getting in the way of achieving your goal while shifting your mindset and finding deeper meaning and purpose for all life experiences.
Life coaching is my approach but clients say their work with me has therapeutic benefits. I have a strong spiritual approach, believe in energy and that we all have the ability to shift our mindset to find greater meaning and purpose. What is the origin story of that thought or belief? Where did you learn that? Are you ready to let that story go?
As a Spiritual Purpose and Mindset Coach, I will help you to examine what is getting in the way of achieving your goal while shifting your mindset and finding deeper meaning and purpose for all life experiences.
Life coaching is my approach but clients say their work with me has therapeutic benefits. I have a strong spiritual approach, believe in energy and that we all have the ability to shift our mindset to find greater meaning and purpose. What is the origin story of that thought or belief? Where did you learn that? Are you ready to let that story go?

We specialize in individual and relationship focused psychotherapy and personal and professional coaching focused on supporting positive mental health and improving personal wellness.
We use a strength-based whole person approach and work from a trauma informed neurodiverse affirming perspective. Specializing in couple and family psychotherapy, grief counselling, art psychotherapy and personal and professional coaching.
We specialize in individual and relationship focused psychotherapy and personal and professional coaching focused on supporting positive mental health and improving personal wellness.
We use a strength-based whole person approach and work from a trauma informed neurodiverse affirming perspective. Specializing in couple and family psychotherapy, grief counselling, art psychotherapy and personal and professional coaching.

Willow Creek Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We integrate evidence-based practices to help you reconnect with your values, embrace your strengths, and find new ways to cope with life's challenges.
Do you feel tired of feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? You might be struggling with overwhelming self-doubt, perfectionism, or the constant need to please others. Maybe you feel disconnected from your body, caught in cycles of shame, or battling an eating disorder. If you're navigating the unique challenges related to ADHD or Autism, you might also feel misunderstood or frustrated with the world's expectations. Maybe you often find yourself feeling like you are not good enough. These are just some examples of concerns we help clients with on a regular basis.
We integrate evidence-based practices to help you reconnect with your values, embrace your strengths, and find new ways to cope with life's challenges.
Do you feel tired of feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? You might be struggling with overwhelming self-doubt, perfectionism, or the constant need to please others. Maybe you feel disconnected from your body, caught in cycles of shame, or battling an eating disorder. If you're navigating the unique challenges related to ADHD or Autism, you might also feel misunderstood or frustrated with the world's expectations. Maybe you often find yourself feeling like you are not good enough. These are just some examples of concerns we help clients with on a regular basis.
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.