Marriage Counselling Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Counselling is as much about learning who we are as individuals as it is learning who we are as partners in relationship.
Change only occurs once the need to change exceeds the pain of staying the same.
Using everything from Family Systems to attachment dynamics to Parts/IFS approaches, I work with adult individuals to develop awareness and understanding of systemic influences affecting conscious and subconscious behaviours and decision-making. Then we focus on developing the strengths and resources available to, and within, the client, using Buddhist tenets of mindfulness and compassion, to increase and improve the alignment of outward presentation with internal values.
Counselling is as much about learning who we are as individuals as it is learning who we are as partners in relationship.
Change only occurs once the need to change exceeds the pain of staying the same.
Using everything from Family Systems to attachment dynamics to Parts/IFS approaches, I work with adult individuals to develop awareness and understanding of systemic influences affecting conscious and subconscious behaviours and decision-making. Then we focus on developing the strengths and resources available to, and within, the client, using Buddhist tenets of mindfulness and compassion, to increase and improve the alignment of outward presentation with internal values.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together. You are the responsible one. The one everyone relies on. But on the inside, you feel exhausted. Perhaps your mind races at night or you feel constantly on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe you feel stuck between what your family expects of you and what you actually want for yourself. You care deeply about your roots, but find it hard to set boundaries without feeling guilty. You spend so much energy worrying about others that there is nothing left for you. You are tired of just going through the motions. You want to feel calm, confident, and actually in control.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together. You are the responsible one. The one everyone relies on. But on the inside, you feel exhausted. Perhaps your mind races at night or you feel constantly on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe you feel stuck between what your family expects of you and what you actually want for yourself. You care deeply about your roots, but find it hard to set boundaries without feeling guilty. You spend so much energy worrying about others that there is nothing left for you. You are tired of just going through the motions. You want to feel calm, confident, and actually in control.
This may include play therapy for children, reality therapy and behavioral contracting for adolescents, communication and conflict resolution skills for couples, coaching and education for parents, or EMDR and cognitive therapy for trauma survivors.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
This may include play therapy for children, reality therapy and behavioral contracting for adolescents, communication and conflict resolution skills for couples, coaching and education for parents, or EMDR and cognitive therapy for trauma survivors.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
Welcome! If you have found your way here, it is likely because the discomfort from feeling stressed, overwhelmed and disconnected has become stronger than the fear of looking at what is driving those feelings. Even though it feels scary, you are willing to take a step toward healing and connection by seeking support. I am here to help you navigate major life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma or depression so that you can walk toward stronger and more meaningful relationships with self and others and fully embrace all the gifts that life has to offer.
Welcome! If you have found your way here, it is likely because the discomfort from feeling stressed, overwhelmed and disconnected has become stronger than the fear of looking at what is driving those feelings. Even though it feels scary, you are willing to take a step toward healing and connection by seeking support. I am here to help you navigate major life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma or depression so that you can walk toward stronger and more meaningful relationships with self and others and fully embrace all the gifts that life has to offer.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Is everyone else just better at being human?", you’re my kind of person. Maybe life feels too loud, or you’ve been running on empty trying to hold it all together. You might be untangling old stuff, new stuff, big feelings, or just trying to make sense of who you are lately. Whatever it is, you don’t have to do it alone. You deserve a space that feels real, warm, and a little lighter to breathe in.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Is everyone else just better at being human?", you’re my kind of person. Maybe life feels too loud, or you’ve been running on empty trying to hold it all together. You might be untangling old stuff, new stuff, big feelings, or just trying to make sense of who you are lately. Whatever it is, you don’t have to do it alone. You deserve a space that feels real, warm, and a little lighter to breathe in.
Are you a teen, young adult, or couple feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt?
Whether your child needs support navigating school stress through creative play, you’re a teen grappling with identity, a young adult overwhelmed by transitions, or a couple seeking deeper connection, Albert provides a safe, dynamic space to heal and grow—blending therapeutic expertise with an understanding of gaming culture and modern stressors.
Are you a teen, young adult, or couple feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt?
Whether your child needs support navigating school stress through creative play, you’re a teen grappling with identity, a young adult overwhelmed by transitions, or a couple seeking deeper connection, Albert provides a safe, dynamic space to heal and grow—blending therapeutic expertise with an understanding of gaming culture and modern stressors.
I have over 50 years experience working with people. I especially enjoy working with men who are wanting to get to know themselves better, men for whom feelings and an internal life are somewhat a mystery. These unknowns often contribute to male depression, anger, anxiety or affairs. They also contribute to marital conflicts and problems in communication. It is difficult to communicate what you don't know but what you don't know does influence many aspects of a relationship. I often work with women who are struggling with these men and find ways to help them engage him in therapy with them. I also see individual women.
I have over 50 years experience working with people. I especially enjoy working with men who are wanting to get to know themselves better, men for whom feelings and an internal life are somewhat a mystery. These unknowns often contribute to male depression, anger, anxiety or affairs. They also contribute to marital conflicts and problems in communication. It is difficult to communicate what you don't know but what you don't know does influence many aspects of a relationship. I often work with women who are struggling with these men and find ways to help them engage him in therapy with them. I also see individual women.
Glynis Burkhalter
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MA, RP, RMFT-S
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist & Approved Supervisor with CACFT and I am Certified EMDR Therapist.
I approach psychotherapy as a conversation, meaning I listen, ask questions to deepen your awareness of your experience, explain things and teach skills. I help clients notice how their thinking, emotions and physical sensations interact, how relational dynamics impact them, and from there find new ways to be with themselves and others.
I am a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist & Approved Supervisor with CACFT and I am Certified EMDR Therapist.
I approach psychotherapy as a conversation, meaning I listen, ask questions to deepen your awareness of your experience, explain things and teach skills. I help clients notice how their thinking, emotions and physical sensations interact, how relational dynamics impact them, and from there find new ways to be with themselves and others.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, or unresolved emotions? I’m here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools that help you reconnect with your inner strength.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, or unresolved emotions? I’m here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools that help you reconnect with your inner strength.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy individual and couples therapy in English and Mandarin.
Previous working experience in different sectors helps me to understand people's stress in the career and self-development. Also, I have spent the last few years working as a counsellor in China, assisting clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and chronic diseases, helping them navigate both the physical and emotional impact of illnesses.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy individual and couples therapy in English and Mandarin.
Previous working experience in different sectors helps me to understand people's stress in the career and self-development. Also, I have spent the last few years working as a counsellor in China, assisting clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and chronic diseases, helping them navigate both the physical and emotional impact of illnesses.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps individuals and couples deepen emotional connection and heal attachment wounds.
You feel like you should have it together… but everything feels kind of off. School stress, family tension, friendship drama, pressure to be something - and underneath it all, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsure of who you are or who you want to be.
If any of that feels familiar, you're not alone and you don't have to figure it out alone. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, people-pleasing, identity, school stress, and life transitions.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps individuals and couples deepen emotional connection and heal attachment wounds.
You feel like you should have it together… but everything feels kind of off. School stress, family tension, friendship drama, pressure to be something - and underneath it all, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsure of who you are or who you want to be.
If any of that feels familiar, you're not alone and you don't have to figure it out alone. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, people-pleasing, identity, school stress, and life transitions.
Erin has experience helping individuals and couples with an array of problems, some of which include; anxiety, depression, eating disorders and Acquired Brain Injury.
Erin has over 17 years of experience working in all areas of the health care system, where she has acquired the skills for helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Erin has extensive knowledge of and uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She guides her clients on their path to recovery, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Erin assists clients in developing coping strategies, personalized and unique to their situation, and walks along side them in their journey to recovery. Erin also offers Walk N Talk therapy.
Erin has experience helping individuals and couples with an array of problems, some of which include; anxiety, depression, eating disorders and Acquired Brain Injury.
Erin has over 17 years of experience working in all areas of the health care system, where she has acquired the skills for helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Erin has extensive knowledge of and uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She guides her clients on their path to recovery, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Erin assists clients in developing coping strategies, personalized and unique to their situation, and walks along side them in their journey to recovery. Erin also offers Walk N Talk therapy.
I'm glad you made your way here! Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to face things alone. Seeking out therapy is a brave first step on your healing journey. Whether you're facing anxiety, stressful life transitions, self-doubt, relationship challenges or you're just feeling stuck, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can explore what you are going through- at your own pace. Therapy should be a space where both of us bring together our knowledge and individual skills to create an individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
I'm glad you made your way here! Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to face things alone. Seeking out therapy is a brave first step on your healing journey. Whether you're facing anxiety, stressful life transitions, self-doubt, relationship challenges or you're just feeling stuck, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can explore what you are going through- at your own pace. Therapy should be a space where both of us bring together our knowledge and individual skills to create an individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
Do you have reoccurring memories of unpleasant and distressing times from your past? Do you think you “should have” gotten over it a long time ago? Maybe you find yourself being reactive and struggle to calm down? Are you triggered by everyday experiences and become stressed by things others seem to be unbothered by? Maybe you are struggling with a negative inner voice, self sabotaging and struggling in a battle of what you know, versus how you feel. These are all symptoms of trauma. I use a combination of EMDR, trigger reduction techniques, education to help you understand what is happening, and tools to support you while you heal.
Do you have reoccurring memories of unpleasant and distressing times from your past? Do you think you “should have” gotten over it a long time ago? Maybe you find yourself being reactive and struggle to calm down? Are you triggered by everyday experiences and become stressed by things others seem to be unbothered by? Maybe you are struggling with a negative inner voice, self sabotaging and struggling in a battle of what you know, versus how you feel. These are all symptoms of trauma. I use a combination of EMDR, trigger reduction techniques, education to help you understand what is happening, and tools to support you while you heal.
I offer individual, couples and sex therapy: working with people navigating desire, intimacy, sexuality and connection with curiosity and without shame.
You're the one everyone else leans on. At work you're capable, competent, held together. But privately you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Your relationships feel like another thing to manage. Intimacy feels distant... from others and from yourself. You've spent so long holding everything together that somewhere along the way you lost track of what you actually want. I work with high-achievers, founders, entrepreneurs, managers and therapists navigating self-worth, people-pleasing, identity and intimacy. My approach is feminist, psychodynamic and relational: We look at deeper patterns, not just symptoms.
I offer individual, couples and sex therapy: working with people navigating desire, intimacy, sexuality and connection with curiosity and without shame.
You're the one everyone else leans on. At work you're capable, competent, held together. But privately you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Your relationships feel like another thing to manage. Intimacy feels distant... from others and from yourself. You've spent so long holding everything together that somewhere along the way you lost track of what you actually want. I work with high-achievers, founders, entrepreneurs, managers and therapists navigating self-worth, people-pleasing, identity and intimacy. My approach is feminist, psychodynamic and relational: We look at deeper patterns, not just symptoms.
I most often work with clients who experience chronic anxiety, difficulty coping with emotions, and who struggle to navigate conflict in relationships. These patterns are often a result of relational trauma, experienced in childhood or youth. I am passionate about supporting my clients to deepen their sense of self, through strengthening self-identity, trust and compassion, so they can navigate life with confidence and with meaningful connections. I work well with clients who are hesitant about therapy or who have not had success in the past.
I most often work with clients who experience chronic anxiety, difficulty coping with emotions, and who struggle to navigate conflict in relationships. These patterns are often a result of relational trauma, experienced in childhood or youth. I am passionate about supporting my clients to deepen their sense of self, through strengthening self-identity, trust and compassion, so they can navigate life with confidence and with meaningful connections. I work well with clients who are hesitant about therapy or who have not had success in the past.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma, including first responders and veterans.
I support various concerns, with a focus on couples and the perinatal period (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss). My approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centred, and emotion-focused therapy to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional connection, and support lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma, including first responders and veterans.
I support various concerns, with a focus on couples and the perinatal period (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss). My approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centred, and emotion-focused therapy to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional connection, and support lasting change.
I work with individuals, couples, and families on relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and life transitions.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
I work with individuals, couples, and families on relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and life transitions.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
Sometimes, we go through tough times like depression, anxiety, or trauma, and it can be easy to forget the strength and abilities we already possess, leaving us feeling like there’s no way out. Think of psychotherapy as the start of a journey toward better days, and the best part is, you won’t be taking this journey alone. Brendan will meet you right where you are in life so that together, you can work towards achieving realistic and meaningful life and health goals. Brendan has earned an Honors bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Windsor and a master’s in counselling psychology from Yorkville University.
Sometimes, we go through tough times like depression, anxiety, or trauma, and it can be easy to forget the strength and abilities we already possess, leaving us feeling like there’s no way out. Think of psychotherapy as the start of a journey toward better days, and the best part is, you won’t be taking this journey alone. Brendan will meet you right where you are in life so that together, you can work towards achieving realistic and meaningful life and health goals. Brendan has earned an Honors bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Windsor and a master’s in counselling psychology from Yorkville University.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, I offer services for individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and more.
People come to therapy hoping to improve their life stories in a meaningful way. Perhaps that's you. Perhaps you're longing for positive change, but painful emotions and relationship challenges have left you feeling stuck. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns have held you back from building the life you desire, therapy can be a transformative turning point. In a safe and supportive environment you can heal old wounds, overcome your fears, develop new coping skills, discover inner strength and resilience, build new patterns of relating, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, I offer services for individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and more.
People come to therapy hoping to improve their life stories in a meaningful way. Perhaps that's you. Perhaps you're longing for positive change, but painful emotions and relationship challenges have left you feeling stuck. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns have held you back from building the life you desire, therapy can be a transformative turning point. In a safe and supportive environment you can heal old wounds, overcome your fears, develop new coping skills, discover inner strength and resilience, build new patterns of relating, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
