Life Coaching Therapists in Oakville, ON
Whether you're grappling with work burnout, struggling with life transitions, or navigating the emotional and physical aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, I’m here to help.
My background includes working with adolescents, and adults addressing concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Work-Related Stress and Burnout, Transitional Stress, and Motor Vehicle Accident recovery. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Whether you're grappling with work burnout, struggling with life transitions, or navigating the emotional and physical aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, I’m here to help.
My background includes working with adolescents, and adults addressing concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Work-Related Stress and Burnout, Transitional Stress, and Motor Vehicle Accident recovery. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
It’s time to build a life you love.
You’re feeling anxious, unhappy and stuck, but unsure what to do. Everyone thinks you have it all, but underneath the facade you know that something is not right. You see others who seem to be coping well during this time, but you don’t think this is possible for you. You want to stop the negative self defeating thoughts that keep you so anxious but can’t. Deep down you know you could have greater satisfaction in your relationships, be healthier and enjoy your job, but you don’t have the tools required to make lasting change. You long to be a better parent to your children but can’t seem to communicate effectively with them.
It’s time to build a life you love.
You’re feeling anxious, unhappy and stuck, but unsure what to do. Everyone thinks you have it all, but underneath the facade you know that something is not right. You see others who seem to be coping well during this time, but you don’t think this is possible for you. You want to stop the negative self defeating thoughts that keep you so anxious but can’t. Deep down you know you could have greater satisfaction in your relationships, be healthier and enjoy your job, but you don’t have the tools required to make lasting change. You long to be a better parent to your children but can’t seem to communicate effectively with them.
Whether it’s an addiction or just a bad habit for you, my method is clear, practical, and built for real life.
If you’re silently struggling with porn addiction, you already know the emotional toll: shame, secrecy, and the frustration of breaking promises to yourself. Whether it’s Pornhub, OnlyFans, cam sites, or endless scrolling, your partner may feel hurt and disconnected. You’re likely overwhelmed by guilt and stuck in patterns you swore you’d quit. Even if you’re not in a relationship, porn may still be affecting your confidence, focus, or ability to connect. It doesn’t have to stay this way. I help men who feel stuck in this cycle break free from compulsive porn use and rebuild intimacy without shame or judgment.
Whether it’s an addiction or just a bad habit for you, my method is clear, practical, and built for real life.
If you’re silently struggling with porn addiction, you already know the emotional toll: shame, secrecy, and the frustration of breaking promises to yourself. Whether it’s Pornhub, OnlyFans, cam sites, or endless scrolling, your partner may feel hurt and disconnected. You’re likely overwhelmed by guilt and stuck in patterns you swore you’d quit. Even if you’re not in a relationship, porn may still be affecting your confidence, focus, or ability to connect. It doesn’t have to stay this way. I help men who feel stuck in this cycle break free from compulsive porn use and rebuild intimacy without shame or judgment.
I help people navigate major life transitions and reconnect with themselves in a more authentic way.
Together, we’ll slow down and explore what’s really happening beneath the surface—what emotions need space, what patterns are asking to be seen, and what becomes possible when you relate to yourself differently. I help clients move from self-doubt and overthinking toward clarity, calm, and a renewed sense of personal power.
I help people navigate major life transitions and reconnect with themselves in a more authentic way.
Together, we’ll slow down and explore what’s really happening beneath the surface—what emotions need space, what patterns are asking to be seen, and what becomes possible when you relate to yourself differently. I help clients move from self-doubt and overthinking toward clarity, calm, and a renewed sense of personal power.
Together, we will develop new ways to react to life's challenges.
My clients describe me as attentive, conscientious, determined. I have a very practical and solution focused approach to counselling. I won’t just sit and listen. I help my clients integrate mind, body, and spirit using a variety of modalities. I am trained in family systems therapy, which looks at the rules, roles, and relationships of the family and their interactions with the world around them. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a proven approach to changing thinking patterns and behaviors. Together, we will develop new ways to react to life’s challenges.
Together, we will develop new ways to react to life's challenges.
My clients describe me as attentive, conscientious, determined. I have a very practical and solution focused approach to counselling. I won’t just sit and listen. I help my clients integrate mind, body, and spirit using a variety of modalities. I am trained in family systems therapy, which looks at the rules, roles, and relationships of the family and their interactions with the world around them. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a proven approach to changing thinking patterns and behaviors. Together, we will develop new ways to react to life’s challenges.
Kathrine Brown (Coach Kath) is the developer of the leading-edge Conscious Weight Loss® coaching process, author of the Wisdom Bites™ blog and co-host of the Conscious Weight Loss Podcast.
Through her process, she has helped thousands around the world live bigger lives in smaller bodies. Kathrine has been teaching her innovative approach since 2002, specializing in working with those struggling with resistance, self-sabotage, food addiction and binge eating. On this, she speaks from deep personal experience.
Kathrine Brown (Coach Kath) is the developer of the leading-edge Conscious Weight Loss® coaching process, author of the Wisdom Bites™ blog and co-host of the Conscious Weight Loss Podcast.
Through her process, she has helped thousands around the world live bigger lives in smaller bodies. Kathrine has been teaching her innovative approach since 2002, specializing in working with those struggling with resistance, self-sabotage, food addiction and binge eating. On this, she speaks from deep personal experience.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, and Certified Life & Business Coach known for blending evidence-based practices with a warm, practical approach to personal and relational growth.
As founder of Mind By Design, Ellie leads a network of clinics dedicated to evidence-based, client-centered care for children, teens, adults, couples, and organizations. She is committed to helping clients build resilience, work toward meaningful personal growth, and develop skills that support long-term well-being.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, and Certified Life & Business Coach known for blending evidence-based practices with a warm, practical approach to personal and relational growth.
As founder of Mind By Design, Ellie leads a network of clinics dedicated to evidence-based, client-centered care for children, teens, adults, couples, and organizations. She is committed to helping clients build resilience, work toward meaningful personal growth, and develop skills that support long-term well-being.
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs leaving us feeling overwhelmed and questioning our direction.
I welcome anyone needing support to navigate the complexities of life and offer a tailored approach using a variety of therapeutic models including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, & Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs leaving us feeling overwhelmed and questioning our direction.
I welcome anyone needing support to navigate the complexities of life and offer a tailored approach using a variety of therapeutic models including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, & Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Feeling like you’re at a standstill in life?
It is my belief that setting a foundational therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and respect can open the door for important issues to surface. Examining these topics, without prejudice, and accepting you for both your strengths and weaknesses will begin the process of transformation through an unbiased self-reflection and introspection.
Feeling like you’re at a standstill in life?
It is my belief that setting a foundational therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and respect can open the door for important issues to surface. Examining these topics, without prejudice, and accepting you for both your strengths and weaknesses will begin the process of transformation through an unbiased self-reflection and introspection.
I am a certified life coach and psychotherapist in Toronto, with over 20 years experience helping people get breakthrough results.
My work is embraced by executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes and high achievers. Areas of specialization include; goal setting, leadership, high performance, entrepreneurship, mindset, mental toughness, managing anxiety, self-confidence, sports performance, success, improving relationships, and many other relationship concerns.
I am a certified life coach and psychotherapist in Toronto, with over 20 years experience helping people get breakthrough results.
My work is embraced by executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes and high achievers. Areas of specialization include; goal setting, leadership, high performance, entrepreneurship, mindset, mental toughness, managing anxiety, self-confidence, sports performance, success, improving relationships, and many other relationship concerns.
I'm proudly the founder of Heaven Smile Center where I offer the best hypnosis, coaching based on positive psychology, health coaching, and lifestyle based on Ayurveda medicine.
I believe in the power of the subconscious mind as 90-95% of your actions and what you have achieved in your life depend on what has been embedded in your subconscious mind. If you would love to have different and rewarding results in your life, you need to have matching thoughts in your subconscious mind; here comes the power of hypnosis.
I'm proudly the founder of Heaven Smile Center where I offer the best hypnosis, coaching based on positive psychology, health coaching, and lifestyle based on Ayurveda medicine.
I believe in the power of the subconscious mind as 90-95% of your actions and what you have achieved in your life depend on what has been embedded in your subconscious mind. If you would love to have different and rewarding results in your life, you need to have matching thoughts in your subconscious mind; here comes the power of hypnosis.
Clients work with me to support them when they are feeling stuck; or faced with decision making and change which is weighing on them; or through times of distress in relationships, with career transitions or career development, parenting or life in general.
My counselling approach is integrative, and person-centred. What that really means is that I use a number of different therapeutic approaches dependent on what fits you best. I work collaboratively with you. Together we curiously and kindly explore your emotional reactions, your thought processes and the behaviours and actions you are currently using.
Clients work with me to support them when they are feeling stuck; or faced with decision making and change which is weighing on them; or through times of distress in relationships, with career transitions or career development, parenting or life in general.
My counselling approach is integrative, and person-centred. What that really means is that I use a number of different therapeutic approaches dependent on what fits you best. I work collaboratively with you. Together we curiously and kindly explore your emotional reactions, your thought processes and the behaviours and actions you are currently using.
As a client, you realize there is more to life and come ready to do the work of expanding into the Being you really are.
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Oppression are cornerstones. Using Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and CBT, coupled with the teachings of Tony Robbins, Abraham Hicks, Neville Goddard, Florence Scovel Shinn and Iyanla Vaanzant, we will identify those places blocking your expansion. Identifying and reframing them and you from limited to unlimited.
As a client, you realize there is more to life and come ready to do the work of expanding into the Being you really are.
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Oppression are cornerstones. Using Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and CBT, coupled with the teachings of Tony Robbins, Abraham Hicks, Neville Goddard, Florence Scovel Shinn and Iyanla Vaanzant, we will identify those places blocking your expansion. Identifying and reframing them and you from limited to unlimited.
My work and education has refined my experience in assessment/referral, individual/group counselling, relapse prevention, aftercare and recovery coaching.
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use/dependence or gambling? Feeling stuck/trapped/hopeless? I can relate. With more than 20 years lived experience on the path of personal recovery, for over a decade I have been assisting individuals change the trajectory of their lives.
My work and education has refined my experience in assessment/referral, individual/group counselling, relapse prevention, aftercare and recovery coaching.
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use/dependence or gambling? Feeling stuck/trapped/hopeless? I can relate. With more than 20 years lived experience on the path of personal recovery, for over a decade I have been assisting individuals change the trajectory of their lives.
Your most immediate need may be to recover a daily life that works for you, or to cope with stress, or to grieve a loss.
I listen carefully, and I ask the questions which help you to discover the answers you didn't know you knew. Coaching conversations become an opportunity to clarify issues and values, and to imagine and plan next steps. The Coaching relationship supports you as you turn intention into reality.
Your most immediate need may be to recover a daily life that works for you, or to cope with stress, or to grieve a loss.
I listen carefully, and I ask the questions which help you to discover the answers you didn't know you knew. Coaching conversations become an opportunity to clarify issues and values, and to imagine and plan next steps. The Coaching relationship supports you as you turn intention into reality.
From relationships to anxiety, life’s challenges and changes can leave you feeling unsure of the path you’re on.
With compassion and honesty, we will develop a plan to achieve your goals and increase your well-being. From mindfulness techniques to ease symptoms of anxiety to DNA counselling, I draw on both my professional and personal experience to help you identify your own strengths and find solutions that work for you.
From relationships to anxiety, life’s challenges and changes can leave you feeling unsure of the path you’re on.
With compassion and honesty, we will develop a plan to achieve your goals and increase your well-being. From mindfulness techniques to ease symptoms of anxiety to DNA counselling, I draw on both my professional and personal experience to help you identify your own strengths and find solutions that work for you.
With a commitment to fostering a safe and empathetic therapeutic space, I strive to empower my clients to navigate the complexities of life and achieve positive transformation.
In every therapeutic encounter, my goal is to inspire hope, foster personal growth, and facilitate lasting change. I am passionate about helping individuals explore their narratives, overcome obstacles, and cultivate a greater sense of fulfillment in their lives. If you are seeking a supportive and dedicated partner on your journey to self-discovery, I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on your path to healing and personal transformation.
With a commitment to fostering a safe and empathetic therapeutic space, I strive to empower my clients to navigate the complexities of life and achieve positive transformation.
In every therapeutic encounter, my goal is to inspire hope, foster personal growth, and facilitate lasting change. I am passionate about helping individuals explore their narratives, overcome obstacles, and cultivate a greater sense of fulfillment in their lives. If you are seeking a supportive and dedicated partner on your journey to self-discovery, I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on your path to healing and personal transformation.
Doctor DNA is at the forefront of 'whole - sum ' usage of Integrative Medicine with her decades long hospital, teaching, public speaking and clinician background in South Asia and across global media platforms. Having overseen and addressed a wide array of ailments both chronic and residual including but not limited to : spinal problems, family planning, cancer, stress, depression across EVERY age group, and Alzheimer's Doctor DNA assists patients and clients , including the young and even younger , globally.
Doctor DNA is at the forefront of 'whole - sum ' usage of Integrative Medicine with her decades long hospital, teaching, public speaking and clinician background in South Asia and across global media platforms. Having overseen and addressed a wide array of ailments both chronic and residual including but not limited to : spinal problems, family planning, cancer, stress, depression across EVERY age group, and Alzheimer's Doctor DNA assists patients and clients , including the young and even younger , globally.
It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph.
At True Roots Counselling Services, our therapeutic approach comes from a client-centered, non-judgmental, destigmatizing position of acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. We invite clients to engage in open discussion about their goals for therapy and plans for their life by collaboratively developing a treatment strategy that empowers their resilience.
It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph.
At True Roots Counselling Services, our therapeutic approach comes from a client-centered, non-judgmental, destigmatizing position of acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. We invite clients to engage in open discussion about their goals for therapy and plans for their life by collaboratively developing a treatment strategy that empowers their resilience.
Are you looking to recover from burnout, repair your relationship(s), and/or explore and unlearn the patterns that got you to this tricky spot in the first place? (Sighs in Anxious exhaustion). I have been there. It’s not fun. I see you. And I want to help you. Hi, I’m Janice/Jan/Jay(she/her). I am a holistic psychotherapist (with 12+ years of clinical experience), clinical supervisor, yoga & meditation teacher, college professor, world traveller, recovering perfectionist/people-pleaser, lifelong learner, and imperfect human.
Are you looking to recover from burnout, repair your relationship(s), and/or explore and unlearn the patterns that got you to this tricky spot in the first place? (Sighs in Anxious exhaustion). I have been there. It’s not fun. I see you. And I want to help you. Hi, I’m Janice/Jan/Jay(she/her). I am a holistic psychotherapist (with 12+ years of clinical experience), clinical supervisor, yoga & meditation teacher, college professor, world traveller, recovering perfectionist/people-pleaser, lifelong learner, and imperfect human.
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.