Men's Issues Therapists in Kitchener, ON

Many people who seek my services come with issues of: depression and anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, issues with partners, family members and friends, codependency and boundaries, anger management, men's issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, court mandated counselling and other issues which can make life difficult to manage.
My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am comfortable with people of all cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.
Many people who seek my services come with issues of: depression and anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, issues with partners, family members and friends, codependency and boundaries, anger management, men's issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, court mandated counselling and other issues which can make life difficult to manage.
My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am comfortable with people of all cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.

My specialties include: anxiety and stress management, trauma, improving communication, interpersonal conflict, men's issues and assisting individuals in developing personal strategies to create a new life balance.
In my counselling approach I will focus on your personal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on your sense of weakness or shortcomings. My approach will assist you in developing a positive mindset that will help you build on your existing best qualities, discover your strengths, improve resilience and change your view to one that is more positive.
My specialties include: anxiety and stress management, trauma, improving communication, interpersonal conflict, men's issues and assisting individuals in developing personal strategies to create a new life balance.
In my counselling approach I will focus on your personal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on your sense of weakness or shortcomings. My approach will assist you in developing a positive mindset that will help you build on your existing best qualities, discover your strengths, improve resilience and change your view to one that is more positive.

I specialize men's issues with a client-centered approach, focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters trust.
Do you find yourself repeatedly trying to solve the same problems using the same approaches? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, and seeking to understand yourself better to improve your emotional life? Are you looking to develop healthier coping mechanisms, enhance your relationships, and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle? We can figure it out together.
I specialize men's issues with a client-centered approach, focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters trust.
Do you find yourself repeatedly trying to solve the same problems using the same approaches? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, and seeking to understand yourself better to improve your emotional life? Are you looking to develop healthier coping mechanisms, enhance your relationships, and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle? We can figure it out together.

Cogent focusses on men's issues including mental health, sexual health and performance enhancement.
Frustrated with hitting the same walls again and again? Can't find the right kind of help? Men are less likely to seek mental health support because they believe it will be ineffective, invasive or belittling. At Cogent, we provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, delivered by a qualified professional in a secure format to get you back on track.
Cogent focusses on men's issues including mental health, sexual health and performance enhancement.
Frustrated with hitting the same walls again and again? Can't find the right kind of help? Men are less likely to seek mental health support because they believe it will be ineffective, invasive or belittling. At Cogent, we provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, delivered by a qualified professional in a secure format to get you back on track.

My areas of specialty include PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-worth, men's issues, and spirituality.
Accepting new clients! - No waitlist - Trauma, depression, and other mental health issues can often cause individuals to become "stuck" leading to feelings of resignation or hopelessness. It can often feel like the individual is at the bottom of a well which keeps getting deeper, with the light out feeling further and further out of reach. It can lead individuals to believe that there is no path forwards, or that any path forward is one devoid of meaning or fulfillment.
My areas of specialty include PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-worth, men's issues, and spirituality.
Accepting new clients! - No waitlist - Trauma, depression, and other mental health issues can often cause individuals to become "stuck" leading to feelings of resignation or hopelessness. It can often feel like the individual is at the bottom of a well which keeps getting deeper, with the light out feeling further and further out of reach. It can lead individuals to believe that there is no path forwards, or that any path forward is one devoid of meaning or fulfillment.

Helping people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, depression, low motivation, post partum concerns, trauma, men's issues or sexual health are part of what we specialise in at Spacious Mind Counselling.
We know that life can be very challenging at times and that the obstacles can seem overwhelming when facing them on your own. The therapists at Spacious Mind Counselling have been through their own trials and tribulations and have benefited from their own personal therapy during difficult times. We know that you are the expert in your life and that with the right conditions you can overcome the obstacles and challenges. We aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to understand the challenges for what they are and get back to living a rich and meaning full life. We do this by listening, asking questions and then creating goals with you that are in line with your values. Sometimes skills and tools are needed and other times processing traumas and unresolved emotions are needed. We will always follow your lead and provide insight and knowledge when you need it during sessions.
Helping people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, depression, low motivation, post partum concerns, trauma, men's issues or sexual health are part of what we specialise in at Spacious Mind Counselling.
We know that life can be very challenging at times and that the obstacles can seem overwhelming when facing them on your own. The therapists at Spacious Mind Counselling have been through their own trials and tribulations and have benefited from their own personal therapy during difficult times. We know that you are the expert in your life and that with the right conditions you can overcome the obstacles and challenges. We aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to understand the challenges for what they are and get back to living a rich and meaning full life. We do this by listening, asking questions and then creating goals with you that are in line with your values. Sometimes skills and tools are needed and other times processing traumas and unresolved emotions are needed. We will always follow your lead and provide insight and knowledge when you need it during sessions.

You may be juggling responsibilities (career, parenting, relationships, ...) while quietly carrying stress, self-doubt, or emotional weight beneath the surface. You might feel the pressure to keep it all together, but inside you feel tired, stuck, alone, disconnected, or unsure what’s next. You want to feel more steady and clear-headed, to handle conflict better, and to lead or parent with more confidence and calm. You’re ready for honest support and a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
You may be juggling responsibilities (career, parenting, relationships, ...) while quietly carrying stress, self-doubt, or emotional weight beneath the surface. You might feel the pressure to keep it all together, but inside you feel tired, stuck, alone, disconnected, or unsure what’s next. You want to feel more steady and clear-headed, to handle conflict better, and to lead or parent with more confidence and calm. You’re ready for honest support and a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.

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 processes 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.
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 processes 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.

I have over 25 years' experience working with children, individuals, couples and families. I collaboratively engage with people to strengthen their ability to gain new skills and improve their mental health. My sense of humour and empathetic approach assists me in connecting with adults and children alike. My clients appreciate my client-centred use of therapeutic modalities that focus on self-determination. I work from a strength-based perspective and believe in working in collaboration with clients to develop their own intrinsic potential. Clients can expect me to listen intently while co-creating a plan of support.
I have over 25 years' experience working with children, individuals, couples and families. I collaboratively engage with people to strengthen their ability to gain new skills and improve their mental health. My sense of humour and empathetic approach assists me in connecting with adults and children alike. My clients appreciate my client-centred use of therapeutic modalities that focus on self-determination. I work from a strength-based perspective and believe in working in collaboration with clients to develop their own intrinsic potential. Clients can expect me to listen intently while co-creating a plan of support.

Today is a new day! Having someone to listen without judgment is a tremendous gift. It can remove the loneliness and despair that can happen when life can be too much to bear. Perhaps you've had therapy before but something's still missing. You've done everything you can think of or that your previous therapist told you. You are dedicated to your personal growth. You engage in regular practices and are committed to do whatever it takes to be your best self. Despite some real progress, the deeper relief you've been looking for hasn't occurred just yet. Let's go BEYOND traditional talk therapy to take you to the next
Today is a new day! Having someone to listen without judgment is a tremendous gift. It can remove the loneliness and despair that can happen when life can be too much to bear. Perhaps you've had therapy before but something's still missing. You've done everything you can think of or that your previous therapist told you. You are dedicated to your personal growth. You engage in regular practices and are committed to do whatever it takes to be your best self. Despite some real progress, the deeper relief you've been looking for hasn't occurred just yet. Let's go BEYOND traditional talk therapy to take you to the next

I’ve been on a meaningful journey in the field of mental health for more than 20 years now. My passion lies in helping individuals and couple’s navigate life’s ups and downs and find their way to a happier, healthier place. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse individuals and families facing various challenges like addiction, mental health struggles, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
I’ve been on a meaningful journey in the field of mental health for more than 20 years now. My passion lies in helping individuals and couple’s navigate life’s ups and downs and find their way to a happier, healthier place. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse individuals and families facing various challenges like addiction, mental health struggles, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

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If you are looking for a therapist with experience in Mental Health and Addictions, then I hope I can be of service to you. I am passionate about supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, as I understand the complexities involved and aim to create a non-judgmental, safe space where people can begin to heal, grow and reclaim their lives. As a visible minority with a layered identity, I relate to a vast array of individuals, and have experience of advocating for those who often aren't given a voice to navigate systems that don’t easily allow them to thrive, or are designed to oppress them.
Hey!
If you are looking for a therapist with experience in Mental Health and Addictions, then I hope I can be of service to you. I am passionate about supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, as I understand the complexities involved and aim to create a non-judgmental, safe space where people can begin to heal, grow and reclaim their lives. As a visible minority with a layered identity, I relate to a vast array of individuals, and have experience of advocating for those who often aren't given a voice to navigate systems that don’t easily allow them to thrive, or are designed to oppress them.

Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.

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.

If life feels like an uphill climb, weighed down by sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. Maybe school, friends, or home feel overwhelming, or you’re carrying heavy feelings like anger or worry. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re feeling, find ways to cope, and build your confidence. My goal is to support you in creating a balanced, joyful life. Step by step, we’ll work toward a place where you feel in control and can start enjoying life again.
If life feels like an uphill climb, weighed down by sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. Maybe school, friends, or home feel overwhelming, or you’re carrying heavy feelings like anger or worry. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re feeling, find ways to cope, and build your confidence. My goal is to support you in creating a balanced, joyful life. Step by step, we’ll work toward a place where you feel in control and can start enjoying life again.

Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion

You’re carrying more than you let on: old wounds, anxious thoughts, relationship struggles, or a past that won’t stay buried. You’ve tried to manage on your own, but deep down, you know something needs to shift. I help people heal from trauma, anxiety, family issues, and burnout using practical tools and a grounded, compassionate approach. Therapy with me isn’t just talking; it’s work that helps you understand yourself, rebuild trust, and move forward with clarity and strength.
You’re carrying more than you let on: old wounds, anxious thoughts, relationship struggles, or a past that won’t stay buried. You’ve tried to manage on your own, but deep down, you know something needs to shift. I help people heal from trauma, anxiety, family issues, and burnout using practical tools and a grounded, compassionate approach. Therapy with me isn’t just talking; it’s work that helps you understand yourself, rebuild trust, and move forward with clarity and strength.

I thrive when I'm helping clients to heal from the impacts of addiction, mental health and trauma. I bring my experiences working to help male and female clients to learn to identify their emotions, and develop coping skills, heal relationships, connect to their values and change their lives in ways that make recovery and growth possible.
I thrive when I'm helping clients to heal from the impacts of addiction, mental health and trauma. I bring my experiences working to help male and female clients to learn to identify their emotions, and develop coping skills, heal relationships, connect to their values and change their lives in ways that make recovery and growth possible.

Sally Ibrahim | Mens Issues | Self Esteem | ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Attention "Nice Guys": Are you bending over backwards to please everybody around you, while burying your own needs? Do you walk on eggshells, afraid that somebody's going to get angry or defensive if you make a simple request? Youre smart, driven, and a hard worker, and you often wonder if YOU'RE the problem. But you're really tired of living this way, of never feeling good enough, accomplished enough, and like you have finally earned some rest. You want to be loved, adored, cherished for all that you do and give (which is a lot) - and you technically know that you are, but you often just don't feel it long enough for it to stick
Attention "Nice Guys": Are you bending over backwards to please everybody around you, while burying your own needs? Do you walk on eggshells, afraid that somebody's going to get angry or defensive if you make a simple request? Youre smart, driven, and a hard worker, and you often wonder if YOU'RE the problem. But you're really tired of living this way, of never feeling good enough, accomplished enough, and like you have finally earned some rest. You want to be loved, adored, cherished for all that you do and give (which is a lot) - and you technically know that you are, but you often just don't feel it long enough for it to stick

I'm here to help you face emotional and relationship challenges so you can overcome what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW) who offers counselling and therapy services to couples, families, individuals, men, and parents. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a primary therapeutic approach in my counselling practice. EFT is an evidence-based therapy used with couples, families, and individuals.
I'm here to help you face emotional and relationship challenges so you can overcome what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW) who offers counselling and therapy services to couples, families, individuals, men, and parents. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a primary therapeutic approach in my counselling practice. EFT is an evidence-based therapy used with couples, families, and individuals.
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Men's Issues Counsellors
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.