Attachment-based Therapists in London, ON

Trauma & painful early life experiences can get in the way of being able to enjoy our lives today.If you are suffering from PTSD, childhood trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, relationship breakdown or chronic stress, I can help. I am a trauma specialist and will help you to rebuild your life. I have extensive experience with First Responders, including physicians, and I will help you to feel safe and heard. First responders are seen ASAP. If you want to experience profound change, healthy relationships & trauma healing, I can help. Healing from trauma and a whole new outlook on yourself and your life are possible.

When you have lived in survival mode, experiencing relationship pain, depression, anxiety and unhappiness, you begin to feel like maybe nothing can help. This is where I come in. As an attachment-based trauma therapist, I help clients who have lived through childhood trauma and other adverse life experiences. If you struggle with managing your emotions and can't seem to find stable ground, I can help. For those looking to explore their unhelpful patterns of thinking and acting, and who want long-lasting change, I want to work with you.

I believe in each person’s capacity for healing and I endeavor to meet you from a place of curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I work with individuals to process and peacefully resolve past trauma, manage present anxieties, and effectively cope with stressors to engage more fully in their lives.

I believe that every person has the innate ability to live and harness an authentically bold and heart-centred life. Trauma and oppression disconnects us from this truth leaving behind lasting wounds that hurt our relationship to ourselves and others. I have worked with mental health, addiction and trauma for 20 years and have supported many individuals through their healing journey. I am trained in various integrative and relational therapies that address mind, body and spirit. I hold space and co-create safety so that you may listen and trust the wisdom within that empowers you towards more choice, freedom and boundless joy.

Taking new clients online and in-person. Christine (she/they) works with youth, adults, seniors, relationships & families. She is a white, intersex, ADHD-identified queer person. She has a particular interest in helping the LGBT2QIA community, parents, & individuals with ADHD explore challenges around anxiety, depression, self-esteem, gender questioning, stress management, executive dysfunction, & difficulties with relationships. She has extensive experience working with caregivers of those who are elderly, disabled or ill.

~Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do~- Brené Brown. Life presents us with all types of road blocks, situations and experiences that may have our body and mind reacting in different ways or feelings. Children, adolescents and adults all experience feelings that provide internal and external responses. Coping with the way our mind and body feels through these situations does not have to be done alone. Your goals and feelings are important. You deserve a safe space to process and create intentional coping skills.

Kids do not come with a handbook to guide their parents through the challenges of growing up (at least I have not received my copy!). Our world seems more complex than when we were growing up. There is so much for kids (and their parents!) to navigate as their lives progress. I emphasize the role of relationships when working with children. As part of a larger family unit, children need their parents’ involvement and support through the therapeutic process. My goal is to support children (and their parents) adapt to change, seek stability, and build on their strengths and abilities to address their needs.

My name is Christine (she/they) and I work with youth, adults, seniors and, couples/relationships. I am a white, ADHD-identified, queer person and I am passionate about working with 2SLGBTQ+ folx, parents, caregivers of elderly parents, and individuals with ADHD (or suspected ADHD) explore issues around anxiety, depression, stress management, executive dysfunction, difficulties in relationships and religious trauma. I also explore challenges with finding meaning in life and helping individuals discover and live according to the values they hold.

Taking the leap to start therapy can feel incredibly vulnerable and overwhelming. There are so many unknowns! This is why I prioritizes providing a warm, welcoming space where be your true self and feel supported. In session, you are in the drivers seat. We will work with together to develop deeper understanding of your past experiences and how they are impacting you today. Using an eclectic therapeutic approach, we will highlight your strengths, identify areas for growth, discover new insights, and develop a treatment plan that works for your life.

Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience psychological issues from time to time in life and need help in resolving these challenges. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health. I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.

The smile you wear everyday on the outside is wearing you down on the inside. You've accomplished a lot, yet you still feel like you're coming up short. At the root of your anxiety is a familiar sense that you're not good enough unless you make something of yourself. It pushes you to excel at work, but it riddles you with doubt in your relationships and makes it hard to be honest about how you feel. You hold your feelings back from the people you love because you don't want to burden them. So you keep your struggles to yourself. This is the way it's always been, but you're reaching a breaking point.

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.

There are times in life when we feel stuck, overwhelmed or alone. Relationships are complicated and difficult. Life can be stressful, confusing and painful. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I am a registered psychotherapist and work with individuals, couples and families. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk alongside you for part of your journey, holding your pain with you and working together to expand your perspective, and discover new strategies.

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.

Our past and current experiences shape who we are today; and sometimes negative events or stressful experiences can interfere with how we are feeling about ourselves and our relationships with others. Natalie has many years of experience providing frontline support to children, youth, individuals and families. She specializes working with people who are struggling with their moods, thoughts, relationships, life transitions, and those who want to feel better. Natalie’s approach is down to earth and non-judgmental, providing a space to explore the areas of your life creating barriers to contentment and well-being.

I provide evidence-based therapy to support children and adults with various challenges, including anxiety, emotion regulation, depression, anger, attachment disturbance, trauma and family-related issues. I have experience working with difficulties with school avoidance and self-harming behaviours, along with providing parent training and/or consultation.

I offer supervision and consultation to professionals who are seeking supervision and clinical guidance. I am trained to supervise psychotherapists who see individual, couples and families and am qualified to supervise and consult to practitioners working with a wide range of issues across the lifespan, including major mental health issues. As a qualified Supervisor - Supervisor Mentor (CAMFT) I have supervised, trained and mentored more than 90 people. My clinical supervisory qualifications meet the standard for Supervisors with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Are you are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or having difficulty coping with school, work, or relationships? Is this impacting your mood or physical health? In therapy, we would work together to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and situation to ensure the best possible outcome. I have over 20 years experience providing evidence based treatment (treatments proven to work) for anxiety, depression, ptsd, and complex bereavement. Through therapy, you will gain insight about yourself, learn new ways of coping with stressors, and identify value driven goals for living a more meaningful life.

I strongly believe that every person making the step into parenthood deserves a safe space and warm connection to a counsellor who can listen to their worries, challenges and joys of having a new child. I also have a strong interest in issues of faith deconstruction and reconstruction, no matter what beliefs, religion or faith traditions you are a part of.