Therapists in London, ON
Blanca Alagon
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSPsych, MPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Your spot's all set – No Waiting - Do you spiral when you have a conflict with your partner, family, friends and co-workers? Your relationships are rocky, with their ups and downs. You get highjacked by your emotions and can’t let it go. You take a tiny little thing and escalate it to something enormous. You find yourself ruminating about conversations. You get escalated when you notice something different in your partner and immediately think they're going to leave you. You blow up at people for small things when you feel that you don't matter to them.
Your spot's all set – No Waiting - Do you spiral when you have a conflict with your partner, family, friends and co-workers? Your relationships are rocky, with their ups and downs. You get highjacked by your emotions and can’t let it go. You take a tiny little thing and escalate it to something enormous. You find yourself ruminating about conversations. You get escalated when you notice something different in your partner and immediately think they're going to leave you. You blow up at people for small things when you feel that you don't matter to them.
Your relationship isn’t where you imagined it would be, and that hurts. The constant arguments, the distance, the feeling that no matter what you try, you just can’t get on the same page—it’s draining. You miss the connection, the love, the ease you once had. Whether it’s miscommunication, unresolved hurt, or feeling like you’ve grown apart, you’re struggling to remember the last time you both truly felt understood. It feels like you’re stuck in a cycle, and you don’t know how to break it. As a couples therapist, I help partners like you rebuild that lost connection.
Your relationship isn’t where you imagined it would be, and that hurts. The constant arguments, the distance, the feeling that no matter what you try, you just can’t get on the same page—it’s draining. You miss the connection, the love, the ease you once had. Whether it’s miscommunication, unresolved hurt, or feeling like you’ve grown apart, you’re struggling to remember the last time you both truly felt understood. It feels like you’re stuck in a cycle, and you don’t know how to break it. As a couples therapist, I help partners like you rebuild that lost connection.
Allison Martin Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6P
Are you feeling stuck in your life or your relationship? Do you feel like you are always on edge, waiting for the next disappointment? Do you have disruptive thoughts or worries that prevent you from being present, kind and loving to yourself and others? Over time, and with experiences that leave us feeling hurt or shamed, we create defenses that shield us from these overwhelming emotions. Unfortunately, they also block us from feeling love and connection to ourselves and those we love. Together, we can bring about greater understanding and connection with yourself and in your relationships with others.
Are you feeling stuck in your life or your relationship? Do you feel like you are always on edge, waiting for the next disappointment? Do you have disruptive thoughts or worries that prevent you from being present, kind and loving to yourself and others? Over time, and with experiences that leave us feeling hurt or shamed, we create defenses that shield us from these overwhelming emotions. Unfortunately, they also block us from feeling love and connection to ourselves and those we love. Together, we can bring about greater understanding and connection with yourself and in your relationships with others.
Elyse Dodd
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience providing counselling and psychotherapy services to a diverse, adult population. As an adjunct clinical professor, I supervised and trained junior colleagues and student therapists for over 5 years. Finding a therapist you "click with" is one of the best predictors of positive outcome in therapy. I value getting to know who you are aside from your presenting concerns and developing a genuine, human connection. Using evidence-based practice, I will pull from different models of therapy to tailor my approach to your specific needs and who you are as a person.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience providing counselling and psychotherapy services to a diverse, adult population. As an adjunct clinical professor, I supervised and trained junior colleagues and student therapists for over 5 years. Finding a therapist you "click with" is one of the best predictors of positive outcome in therapy. I value getting to know who you are aside from your presenting concerns and developing a genuine, human connection. Using evidence-based practice, I will pull from different models of therapy to tailor my approach to your specific needs and who you are as a person.
Are you a loved one struggling with substance use or addictions? Do you find yourself extremely anxious or depressed with no known cause? Are you looking for support for yourself or your loved one who may also have a trauma history? These challenges do not need to be faced alone. Within all of us is a great capacity to heal and recover. For all of the times you have tried to take on life's challenges alone, you are not alone and there is help to guide you through your struggles. Allow me to guide you through what life has thrown your way and take back control of your path. Recovery is possible for anyone.
Are you a loved one struggling with substance use or addictions? Do you find yourself extremely anxious or depressed with no known cause? Are you looking for support for yourself or your loved one who may also have a trauma history? These challenges do not need to be faced alone. Within all of us is a great capacity to heal and recover. For all of the times you have tried to take on life's challenges alone, you are not alone and there is help to guide you through your struggles. Allow me to guide you through what life has thrown your way and take back control of your path. Recovery is possible for anyone.
I hope to create a warm, trusting space to assist you in your healing process. I work with children, youth, and adults. It is important as an adult to recognize what we carry with us from childhood and the impact past events have on us. In working with my young clients, I ensure to provide them space to feel safe to express their emotions. It is evident that the meaning behind a child’s behaviors are often rooted in trauma, attachment difficulties and understanding their own identity. Specific to kids, play therapy can allow the expression and development to understand and navigate their core emotions hiding behind the behavior.
I hope to create a warm, trusting space to assist you in your healing process. I work with children, youth, and adults. It is important as an adult to recognize what we carry with us from childhood and the impact past events have on us. In working with my young clients, I ensure to provide them space to feel safe to express their emotions. It is evident that the meaning behind a child’s behaviors are often rooted in trauma, attachment difficulties and understanding their own identity. Specific to kids, play therapy can allow the expression and development to understand and navigate their core emotions hiding behind the behavior.
The past throws stones to the present, and that is what brings many people to therapy. I believe we all have the capacity to heal, but often our own story can get in the way of that healing. If this is your first time seeking out a therapist or if you've done this before, it is my hope to work alongside you, at your pace, and collaborate to make a plan that addresses your needs. With this, it is important for you to choose a therapist who is a good fit and connects to your needs. I encourage you to explore my website and reach out to me to determine if I am that fit for you.
The past throws stones to the present, and that is what brings many people to therapy. I believe we all have the capacity to heal, but often our own story can get in the way of that healing. If this is your first time seeking out a therapist or if you've done this before, it is my hope to work alongside you, at your pace, and collaborate to make a plan that addresses your needs. With this, it is important for you to choose a therapist who is a good fit and connects to your needs. I encourage you to explore my website and reach out to me to determine if I am that fit for you.
Amelia has been a Registered Social Worker for 24 years working with individuals, couples, and families who may have experienced intergenerational trauma or childhood developmental trauma, leading to mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder. As trauma causes stress on the body and conflict within relationships, the lives of the individuals who are struggling to understand why can often feel confused or lost. By giving them the knowledge and skills of how to accept the things they cannot change and to change the things they can control will assist them in building a life worth living.
Amelia has been a Registered Social Worker for 24 years working with individuals, couples, and families who may have experienced intergenerational trauma or childhood developmental trauma, leading to mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder. As trauma causes stress on the body and conflict within relationships, the lives of the individuals who are struggling to understand why can often feel confused or lost. By giving them the knowledge and skills of how to accept the things they cannot change and to change the things they can control will assist them in building a life worth living.
Carlen Costa
Registered Social Worker, DHS, MPH, RSSW, PAP, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6B
Book a free call or join the waiting list on my website! As an OCSWSSW psychotherapist & clinical sexologist I teach you how to love yourself & others, better. Online & in-office sessions, individual or couple. Learn how to manage your anxiety, ADHD & neurodivergence, set healthy boundaries, feel better about your body, understand better coping skills for your mental health, have amazing sex again, heal your trauma, reconnect with your partner with positive communication tools, heal from a divorce and/or start dating again. Come back to yourself & ignite your personal power. Let's grow.
Book a free call or join the waiting list on my website! As an OCSWSSW psychotherapist & clinical sexologist I teach you how to love yourself & others, better. Online & in-office sessions, individual or couple. Learn how to manage your anxiety, ADHD & neurodivergence, set healthy boundaries, feel better about your body, understand better coping skills for your mental health, have amazing sex again, heal your trauma, reconnect with your partner with positive communication tools, heal from a divorce and/or start dating again. Come back to yourself & ignite your personal power. Let's grow.
You were going along with your daily routines, but now things are starting to feel more difficult. You’re starting to feel overwhelmed and life is just not going as you had expected. You might start to put on a brave face, but inside you are just not feeling like the version of yourself you once were. You notice your patience is thinner with the people that you usually enjoy having around you, you’ve even snapped and said something you didn’t mean before you could stop yourself. You try to fix it but then it happens again. You talk down to yourself and just cannot boost yourself out of this funk. Now you’re taking a brave step.
You were going along with your daily routines, but now things are starting to feel more difficult. You’re starting to feel overwhelmed and life is just not going as you had expected. You might start to put on a brave face, but inside you are just not feeling like the version of yourself you once were. You notice your patience is thinner with the people that you usually enjoy having around you, you’ve even snapped and said something you didn’t mean before you could stop yourself. You try to fix it but then it happens again. You talk down to yourself and just cannot boost yourself out of this funk. Now you’re taking a brave step.
I am able to meet with individuals who might be experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, sadness, feelings of being overwhelmed, etc. I also meet with couples who might be struggling with their relationship including communication, sex and intimacy, infidelity, life transitions. Your experiences, feelings and thoughts could need some attention to provide you insight into your life and help you to move forward with strategies and tools to get you through - I'm here to help you with that. I have been a social worker for over ten years both in a hospital setting and community and am passionate about working with individuals and couples.
I am able to meet with individuals who might be experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, sadness, feelings of being overwhelmed, etc. I also meet with couples who might be struggling with their relationship including communication, sex and intimacy, infidelity, life transitions. Your experiences, feelings and thoughts could need some attention to provide you insight into your life and help you to move forward with strategies and tools to get you through - I'm here to help you with that. I have been a social worker for over ten years both in a hospital setting and community and am passionate about working with individuals and couples.
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Do you need help understanding and accepting your feelings? Are you feeling stuck in certain areas of life? Relationships? Work? Let's work together to help uncover the answers that are already within you. You deserve a safe space to explore your challenges and develop greater self- awareness. My approach is warm, compassionate, flexible, and non- judgmental. I firmly believe that you are the expert of your life and my role is to support and guide you on your journey.
Do you need help understanding and accepting your feelings? Are you feeling stuck in certain areas of life? Relationships? Work? Let's work together to help uncover the answers that are already within you. You deserve a safe space to explore your challenges and develop greater self- awareness. My approach is warm, compassionate, flexible, and non- judgmental. I firmly believe that you are the expert of your life and my role is to support and guide you on your journey.
Through my work in psychotherapy I have come to believe that even within the most difficult experiences and circumstances, each individual has a truly profound capacity for resilience and meaning. I strive to create a supportive and warm environment that allows clients to explore and heal from past trauma, learn and practice slowing life down to foster intentional living, prioritize strengthening connection in their relationships, as well as identify and cultivate their unique strengths.
Through my work in psychotherapy I have come to believe that even within the most difficult experiences and circumstances, each individual has a truly profound capacity for resilience and meaning. I strive to create a supportive and warm environment that allows clients to explore and heal from past trauma, learn and practice slowing life down to foster intentional living, prioritize strengthening connection in their relationships, as well as identify and cultivate their unique strengths.
Art Therapy, Art Smart Inc. Sarah Leyes
Art Therapist, RP, RCAT, BEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N6B
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
Brittanni Oake
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, DTATI, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My intention as a therapist is to create a safe, warm, and confidential space where genuine healing is cultivated. Inner Canvas operates through a client-centered lens that embraces non-judgment and compassion, holding space for authentic growth and transformation to occur. I accept and welcome everyone where they're at in their journey, with an open mind and heart. I hold the belief that everything we need to navigate the peaks and valleys of our lives already lies within. It is my honour to journey alongside and empower you as you re-discover your inner strengths and resiliency.
My intention as a therapist is to create a safe, warm, and confidential space where genuine healing is cultivated. Inner Canvas operates through a client-centered lens that embraces non-judgment and compassion, holding space for authentic growth and transformation to occur. I accept and welcome everyone where they're at in their journey, with an open mind and heart. I hold the belief that everything we need to navigate the peaks and valleys of our lives already lies within. It is my honour to journey alongside and empower you as you re-discover your inner strengths and resiliency.
Grace Karugu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BHSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6B
Trauma can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed, lost and like your world has been taken out from underneath you. Your days can begin to feel like one moment of anxiety that crashes into the next, all while trying to keep your head above water and survive. You know that you want to experience the best of yourself, you want to experience joy and ease, but your mental health, repeated thoughts and feelings of difficulty are keeping you down. You want better relationships, you want peace- but your life circumstances just don't seem to allow for it. What if I told you there was a better way to live, and it starts with therapy?
Trauma can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed, lost and like your world has been taken out from underneath you. Your days can begin to feel like one moment of anxiety that crashes into the next, all while trying to keep your head above water and survive. You know that you want to experience the best of yourself, you want to experience joy and ease, but your mental health, repeated thoughts and feelings of difficulty are keeping you down. You want better relationships, you want peace- but your life circumstances just don't seem to allow for it. What if I told you there was a better way to live, and it starts with therapy?
Delaney DeFrancisco
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unable to access a version of you that feels trapped within? You are not alone. Specializing in facilitating growth in adolescents and adults, I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or depression stemming from self-worth concerns, past hurtful experiences, or obsessive thoughts and behaviours. Wounds from hurtful experiences can significantly impact how we perceive ourselves, the world, and others. These wounds may prevent you from living a life aligned with your true wants and values.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unable to access a version of you that feels trapped within? You are not alone. Specializing in facilitating growth in adolescents and adults, I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or depression stemming from self-worth concerns, past hurtful experiences, or obsessive thoughts and behaviours. Wounds from hurtful experiences can significantly impact how we perceive ourselves, the world, and others. These wounds may prevent you from living a life aligned with your true wants and values.
Accepting New Clients. I am dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful space, and believe firmly that healing happens on the foundation of a trusting, authentic relationship. With 22 years of experience as a social worker in the areas of Trauma and mental health, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to my work with people. I operate from a trauma-informed, non-judgemental perspective and am dedicated to helping you explore the possibility of change and growth. I also have a wonderful team of associates who are here to provide a soft landing space to youth and adult individuals.
Accepting New Clients. I am dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful space, and believe firmly that healing happens on the foundation of a trusting, authentic relationship. With 22 years of experience as a social worker in the areas of Trauma and mental health, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to my work with people. I operate from a trauma-informed, non-judgemental perspective and am dedicated to helping you explore the possibility of change and growth. I also have a wonderful team of associates who are here to provide a soft landing space to youth and adult individuals.
Are you ready to understand yourself and your patterns better? Do you want to learn how to respond to life's challenges in way that feels more aligned with who you WANT to be? I work with individuals experiencing increased anxiety, overwhelming stress, low mood, work burnout, negative body image, frustrating family dynamics or relationship issues getting in the way of living your life fully.
Are you ready to understand yourself and your patterns better? Do you want to learn how to respond to life's challenges in way that feels more aligned with who you WANT to be? I work with individuals experiencing increased anxiety, overwhelming stress, low mood, work burnout, negative body image, frustrating family dynamics or relationship issues getting in the way of living your life fully.
Have you ever felt like you needed to do “more” or be “more” in order to feel like you are “enough?” Overwhelmed by guilt if you have needs of your own? Or believe if you did acknowledge YOU in relationships it could end in abandonment, disappointment or being alone? You may have learned to relate to yourself in this way for as long as you can remember and does not mean you are “broken” in need of being “fixed”. When we remove judgment and begin to see our “true self” through the lens of curiosity we get to reconnect with who we have always wanted to be but was too afraid to try.
Have you ever felt like you needed to do “more” or be “more” in order to feel like you are “enough?” Overwhelmed by guilt if you have needs of your own? Or believe if you did acknowledge YOU in relationships it could end in abandonment, disappointment or being alone? You may have learned to relate to yourself in this way for as long as you can remember and does not mean you are “broken” in need of being “fixed”. When we remove judgment and begin to see our “true self” through the lens of curiosity we get to reconnect with who we have always wanted to be but was too afraid to try.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in London, ON
900+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in London, ON who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
82% | Self Esteem |
81% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Stress |
75% | Coping Skills |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
64% | Green Shield Canada |
57% | Manulife |
55% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in London, ON see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in London?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.