Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in London, ON
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Ontario Trauma Therapy - Gordana
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I practice from the eclectic approach of modalities such as: attachment focused therapy,
CBT
, trauma informed practice, solution focused therapy and mindfulness.
Sometimes, life can be very challenging and draining. You might be feeling overwhelmed, tired, confused, anxious or lost. Perhaps you are having issues within your family, or you’re concerned about your child. You might be experiencing struggles in your relationship- having the same fights over and over. You might be trying to rebuild your life after domestic violence, or maybe you’re trying to recover after a divorce or separation. These issues are so painful leaving you scared of the future. This is where I come in, to help you to the other side of this. I offer a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental, confidential and nurturing space.
Waitlist for new clients

Amelia Holden
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Through the use of
CBT
, DBT, or trauma informed therapy a structure with the therapy can identify goals to be accomplished.
Amelia has been a Registered Social Worker for 23 years working with individuals, couples, and families who may have experienced intergenerational trauma, mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or relationship ruptures causing stress and conflict within their daily lives. 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.

Nelia Amaral
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Nelia Amaral, a registered social worker with a virtual part time private practice in London ON. I am a trauma informed practitioner, trained in EMDR, mindfulness, attachment,
cognitive
and narrative theories and practices. My passion is to support individuals work through life challenges such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress and burnout; regain a sense of self, cultivate resilience and live a meaningful life. In addition to individual sessions, I also provide workshops on navigating change, stress and burnout.

Siham Elkassem
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with youth, individuals and families to create a space where mental wellness is actualized through personal empowerment. My therapeutic approach includes trauma mapping, regulating emotions and developing coping skills through therapeutic interventions. I am trained in
CBT
, DBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy and Racial Trauma informed approaches. I have an expertise in the mental health and psychological consequences of oppression, racism, homophobia, Islamophobia and other forms of social oppression and discrimination.

Scott L E Fredin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work using:
CBT
, CPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, MBCT, and a solution-focused approach.
Sometimes we need someone to listen us in order to gain insight and understanding, then we can come up with a plan to help manage or address what we are going through - whether it's a difficult life transition, a loss, or stressful life event(s). My approach to counselling is to create a collaborative process to support individuals with their mental health recovery. I work from a strengths-based perspective in order to assist people as they overcome adversity and life challenges.

Laurie Sherwood
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work from an integrated approach utilizing attachment,
cognitive
and behavioural therapies.
When life throws curve balls we often don't know where to turn. You don't need to feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Things don't feel fine and you struggle to motivate yourself. Feeling exhausted, and alone with no end it sight. Feelings of hurt, anger, helplessness and fear paralyze you. Maybe relationships feel like something is missing. You fear that if you make one mistake everyone will know that you are the imposter you believe yourself to be. I see you, and I want more for you.

Abby Ajvaz
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My practice incorporates a blend of therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, meditation, somatic therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and
Cognitive
Processing Therapy (CPT).
I have a passion for working alongside clients who are feeling held back by their past experiences. By specializing in trauma work, I support individuals living with anxiety-related disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, moral injury, and more. I offer a collaborative approach, working together to create an individualized treatment plan that best supports you on your unique journey towards healing and recovery.

Kevin Krista
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have training and experience in trauma-informed practice, COS, attachment-based therapy, play therapy, DBT,
CBT
, and ACT.
I believe life is a journey to be experienced. There are countless reasons why you and/or your families journey may have lead to seeking therapy for support. Whether it be struggling with big emotions, feeling stuck, stressed, hurt, overwhelmed, maybe you're struggling with certain behavioural tendencies, or relationships with friends and families. I am here to hold the space with you so we can understand where your life can be enhanced.
London, ON N6B
& Online

Julia Hubbert
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we may just need a little extra support in navigating obstacles that stand in the way of growth and healing. Together we can begin to explore your concerns, and learn new tools to break down barriers. Using a variety of counselling modalities such as Person-Centered, DBT,
CBT
, Solution Focused Brief Therapy etc. while enlisting a number of different techniques with a focus on resiliency and empowerment to overcome difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and chronic stress.

Kim Tiemens
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of modalities such as
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-based Theory, Mindfulness, Bereavement and Palliation and Narrative Therapy to help you reach your goals.
Welcome. I'm glad you're reaching out to find a therapist to help you work through whatever challenges have brought you here. My goal is to walk alongside you and help you find ways to process some of life's challenges such as grief, loss, stress, and anxiety. I have a special interest in creating space for the work of grief and bereavement as it is often not acknowledged. My hope to create a safe space to process emotions, grow understanding and enhance coping skills as you work to achieve your goals.

Jacqueline On
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Models I draw from include: Solution-Focused Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Is your chronic illness holding you back? Please know that you are worthy of living a fulfilling life. You are so much more than your illness. It can be challenging to carry on day to day. People around you may not understand just how much planning it takes to simply function when you are constantly low on energy, or how much effort you put in every single day to show up for yourself and others in spite of the pain. I see you, and I am here for you.

Laura Nugent
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a person-centered, trauma-informed therapist who specializes in youth mental health. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop goals that are important to them. I am skilled in a variety of modalities including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Peter Dikih Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, HBSc, MEd, RP
Verified
Verified
I have provided psychotherapy, counselling and coaching since 1996. I have worked with a diverse population with many types of issues and challenges. My passion is helping individuals, couples and families to thrive; and helping leaders and organizations to excel. I provide a safe and confidential place where problems can be shared, solutions identified, barriers overcome, progress achieved and success celebrated. I primarily use client-centered, solution-focused and
cognitive
behavioural approaches.

BLB & Associates - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Strength-based, Trauma informed,
CBT
, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy and EMDR) depending on your needs.
BLB & Associates works with clients, to support them through their healing journey. Clients are always in control of what we talk about. BLB & Associates offers counselling, psychotherapy and EMDR. Our team focus is on your needs. We do our best to accommodate your schedule when booking, as we know life can be busy.

Catherine Coolidge
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use an integrative style of therapy including Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory,
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
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.

Kids Zen
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified
Verified
We have specialized training in trauma, EMDR,
CBT
, children's sleep, DBT, and anxiety treatment.
We are registered Social Workers with community and hospital experience working with children and families. We are here to support your child and family with mental health and behavioural challenges through counselling support.
Waitlist for new clients

Kelly Appleby Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training and knowledge in trauma and utilize various evidence-based approaches including
CBT
, DBT, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.
Life isn’t always easy. It can be hard, painful and even traumatic at times. Trauma and difficult life experiences can create challenges in many areas of life - it’s not uncommon to struggle with managing thoughts and emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. We do our best to lean on past ways of coping to help us through, and sometimes must acknowledge when more help is needed. Whether you struggle with emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, low self-esteem), addiction, grief and loss, or relationship/family issues, I would welcome the opportunity to support your desire for authentic personal growth and healing.

Dru Fess
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MTS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use evidence-based approaches like
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and work with men, women and couples of various ages dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to deal with many of these life challenges.

Amanda Popat
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work is grounded in attachment theory, while utilizing a trauma-informed lens, and
CBT
, mindfulness and somatic experiencing approaches.
I strive to create a warm, safe and accepting space to work towards your therapeutic goals and assist in your healing process. Although life happens to us, our healing has to happen at home - whether that means literally in our physical spaces, or in our mind and body within which we live. With this in mind, I created my own practice, Healing at Home. With the philosophy that if our mind is supported, we can feel at home and safe in our body, our counselling services work from a person-centred, holistic approach which allows for an individually tailored intervention plan.

Paula Deveto
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach draws heavily from family systems theory,
cognitive
/behavioural therapy, developmental psychology, and trauma/attachment theory.
As a therapist, reunification counsellor, mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaboratively trained professional, I specialize in offering a full range of therapeutic and alternative forms of conflict resolution to families in dispute. Regardless as to where you are in the lifecycle of your family or separation process, parents are assisted to identify their concerns, learn to address their needs, and to separate those needs from the needs of their children. Parents are encouraged to hear their children's voices and to embrace their roles responsibly as the adult decision makers charged with storying their children's legacy.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.