Trauma Focused Therapists in Oakville, ON
We all experience difficulties or situations that may feel overwhelming and leave
us questioning ourselves or relationships. Finding the right support is a difficult
task and can oftentimes be a daunting experience. Whether you are
overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression, or have experienced trauma – I
aim to create an open space to help you explore and navigate the difficulties life
can hand us. I believe we all have the ability to overcome difficulties and discover
the path to a better life.
We all experience difficulties or situations that may feel overwhelming and leave
us questioning ourselves or relationships. Finding the right support is a difficult
task and can oftentimes be a daunting experience. Whether you are
overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression, or have experienced trauma – I
aim to create an open space to help you explore and navigate the difficulties life
can hand us. I believe we all have the ability to overcome difficulties and discover
the path to a better life.
With over 15 years of experience - I offer individual, couples/marriage and family therapy. Through understanding, I offer an authentic and warm environment for support and compassion. I believe it is very important to foster a safe space for both acceptance and change, therefore, integrating your worldview is a vital part of the process. I work from a client-centered, strength based perspective by listening attentively to fully understand your issue, so that through collaboration we can identify solutions in a way that is empowering.
With over 15 years of experience - I offer individual, couples/marriage and family therapy. Through understanding, I offer an authentic and warm environment for support and compassion. I believe it is very important to foster a safe space for both acceptance and change, therefore, integrating your worldview is a vital part of the process. I work from a client-centered, strength based perspective by listening attentively to fully understand your issue, so that through collaboration we can identify solutions in a way that is empowering.
Even if you’ve tried therapy before, you find yourself stuck in patterns that leave you disconnected, unfulfilled or hopeless. Often, these patterns are rooted in earlier experiences that haven’t yet been fully understood. Therapy is not about fixing you, but about helping you make sense of your unique story. When you feel seen and begin to understand yourself differently, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.
Even if you’ve tried therapy before, you find yourself stuck in patterns that leave you disconnected, unfulfilled or hopeless. Often, these patterns are rooted in earlier experiences that haven’t yet been fully understood. Therapy is not about fixing you, but about helping you make sense of your unique story. When you feel seen and begin to understand yourself differently, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families. I specialize in supporting young clients through creative and developmentally appropriate approaches, including art-based techniques and play therapy. I believe children communicate through play, expression, and creativity, and I use these tools to help them process emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience in a safe and supportive environment.
I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family-related challenges. I support children who struggle with emotional regulation,
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families. I specialize in supporting young clients through creative and developmentally appropriate approaches, including art-based techniques and play therapy. I believe children communicate through play, expression, and creativity, and I use these tools to help them process emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience in a safe and supportive environment.
I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family-related challenges. I support children who struggle with emotional regulation,
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
Carrying complex trauma, high-functioning anxiety, anger, or relational stress can feel like an exhausting daily burden, especially when you feel forced to pretend everything is fine. Whether you are struggling to connect emotionally with your partner, navigating a father wound, or dealing with justice system involvement, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we can safely unpack these heavy layers and find your voice.
Carrying complex trauma, high-functioning anxiety, anger, or relational stress can feel like an exhausting daily burden, especially when you feel forced to pretend everything is fine. Whether you are struggling to connect emotionally with your partner, navigating a father wound, or dealing with justice system involvement, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we can safely unpack these heavy layers and find your voice.
I have been working as a Psychologist for many years. It is my goal to create a warm and helpful therapeutic relationship with my clients so that I may assist them with whatever issues they are dealing with. I am comfortable with a number of therapeutic approaches and I try to individualize the treatment plan to the unique needs and preferences of my clients. I have a collaborative approach in my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have assisted clients with a broad range of problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders including borderline personality and addictive behaviors
I have been working as a Psychologist for many years. It is my goal to create a warm and helpful therapeutic relationship with my clients so that I may assist them with whatever issues they are dealing with. I am comfortable with a number of therapeutic approaches and I try to individualize the treatment plan to the unique needs and preferences of my clients. I have a collaborative approach in my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have assisted clients with a broad range of problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders including borderline personality and addictive behaviors
You may have those moments - times when you're sad or frustrated, or struggling with the ups and downs of life. These moments can sometimes pass fairly quickly. And other times, they may not. I am deeply respectful of this journey you're on - where you've come from, what you've been through, and where you'd like to be. In a space of safety and honesty, it is my hope that together we can explore those tough moments and gain a better understanding of the blocks to achieving your therapy goals.
You may have those moments - times when you're sad or frustrated, or struggling with the ups and downs of life. These moments can sometimes pass fairly quickly. And other times, they may not. I am deeply respectful of this journey you're on - where you've come from, what you've been through, and where you'd like to be. In a space of safety and honesty, it is my hope that together we can explore those tough moments and gain a better understanding of the blocks to achieving your therapy goals.
I also work with couples to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and shift entrenched relational patterns using a relational approach that integrates CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy.
Are you feeling stuck in relationship conflict, struggling with addiction, or overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, or low self-esteem? Perhaps past abuse or trauma continues to shape how you see yourself and connect with others. You or your partner may feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure how to rebuild trust. Repeating patterns can feel exhausting and discouraging. You deserve a space to understand these cycles, strengthen coping tools, and create healthier, more secure relationships grounded in clarity and self-worth.
I also work with couples to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and shift entrenched relational patterns using a relational approach that integrates CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy.
Are you feeling stuck in relationship conflict, struggling with addiction, or overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, or low self-esteem? Perhaps past abuse or trauma continues to shape how you see yourself and connect with others. You or your partner may feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure how to rebuild trust. Repeating patterns can feel exhausting and discouraging. You deserve a space to understand these cycles, strengthen coping tools, and create healthier, more secure relationships grounded in clarity and self-worth.
Have you ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, or told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that seem to repeat no matter how hard they try to change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage your reactions, especially in close relationships. I work with adults and couples struggling with personality disorders, trauma, mood instability, and ongoing relationship difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, and your patterns.
Have you ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, or told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that seem to repeat no matter how hard they try to change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage your reactions, especially in close relationships. I work with adults and couples struggling with personality disorders, trauma, mood instability, and ongoing relationship difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, and your patterns.
Thank you for being here! Are you dealing with the effects of trauma, relationship issues, addiction, or just feeling overwhelmed? No matter how big or small the problem seems, I would be honoured to support you on this journey. In our work together, we can unpack your emotions and triggers, and use the tools you have within yourself to guide change. I’ll provide a space for you to slow down and explore the patterns affecting your life. I also focus on emotions, because changing your thoughts doesn’t always change how you feel. Together, we can work through these core issues, helping you build a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Thank you for being here! Are you dealing with the effects of trauma, relationship issues, addiction, or just feeling overwhelmed? No matter how big or small the problem seems, I would be honoured to support you on this journey. In our work together, we can unpack your emotions and triggers, and use the tools you have within yourself to guide change. I’ll provide a space for you to slow down and explore the patterns affecting your life. I also focus on emotions, because changing your thoughts doesn’t always change how you feel. Together, we can work through these core issues, helping you build a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad or disconnected? Are you struggling with relationships, past difficulties or trauma, or with coping with something new? I offer support when it becomes too difficult to manage alone. Take this opportunity to explore/share emotions, heal traumas, find compassion for yourself and others, as well as develop new coping strategies. Discover how you can experience a life and relationships based on your own strengths, choices and values.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad or disconnected? Are you struggling with relationships, past difficulties or trauma, or with coping with something new? I offer support when it becomes too difficult to manage alone. Take this opportunity to explore/share emotions, heal traumas, find compassion for yourself and others, as well as develop new coping strategies. Discover how you can experience a life and relationships based on your own strengths, choices and values.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling to find balance, or feeling stuck in the past? You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and from the outside, it might look like you have it all together. But inside, it can feel like a different story. I’m Farah, a Registered Psychotherapist with 12 years of experience in mental health, having worked in India and now in Canada. I help people navigate trauma, especially intergenerational trauma, and reconnect with their inner child. This process is key to healing old wounds. Together, we’ll explore those old patterns, heal deep wounds, and nurture your inner child.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling to find balance, or feeling stuck in the past? You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and from the outside, it might look like you have it all together. But inside, it can feel like a different story. I’m Farah, a Registered Psychotherapist with 12 years of experience in mental health, having worked in India and now in Canada. I help people navigate trauma, especially intergenerational trauma, and reconnect with their inner child. This process is key to healing old wounds. Together, we’ll explore those old patterns, heal deep wounds, and nurture your inner child.
Making sense of our lived experiences is a deeply personal process. Along the way, we all develop ways of coping with life's challenges, but sometimes those strategies begin to leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life we want to live.
Do you struggle with anxiety, body image, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you're never enough? These patterns often have deeper roots than we realize. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, heal old wounds, build self-worth, and develop a more secure relationship with yourself and others.
Making sense of our lived experiences is a deeply personal process. Along the way, we all develop ways of coping with life's challenges, but sometimes those strategies begin to leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life we want to live.
Do you struggle with anxiety, body image, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you're never enough? These patterns often have deeper roots than we realize. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, heal old wounds, build self-worth, and develop a more secure relationship with yourself and others.
Welcome to my profile and to the beginning of your healing journey!
Imagine how would feel to be free from being triggered by past traumatic experiences that still affect your mood, self-esteem, relationships, decisions, and coping abilities.
As a trauma specialist, I understand that traumatic experiences are subconsciously encoded in the mind and body, often leading to long-term emotional, psychological, and physical pain that impact greatly your decisions and the quality of your life. Through innovative methods I can help you heal painful memories, regulate emotions, develop a healthy self-esteem, and improve your relationships.
Welcome to my profile and to the beginning of your healing journey!
Imagine how would feel to be free from being triggered by past traumatic experiences that still affect your mood, self-esteem, relationships, decisions, and coping abilities.
As a trauma specialist, I understand that traumatic experiences are subconsciously encoded in the mind and body, often leading to long-term emotional, psychological, and physical pain that impact greatly your decisions and the quality of your life. Through innovative methods I can help you heal painful memories, regulate emotions, develop a healthy self-esteem, and improve your relationships.
I use different methods to help people dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Anger, ADHD, Phobias, relationship problems, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and PTSD. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds, cultures and ages, and I speak English and Russian. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space where individuals can find the strength to grow and make positive changes in their lives.
I use different methods to help people dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Anger, ADHD, Phobias, relationship problems, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and PTSD. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds, cultures and ages, and I speak English and Russian. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space where individuals can find the strength to grow and make positive changes in their lives.
Therapy is a place just for you—a space to talk openly, feel understood, and be yourself without judgment. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we can explore the deeper roots of what you’re experiencing, build practical tools to manage symptoms, and work toward goals that feel meaningful and attainable for you. I’ll meet you where you're at, follow your lead and move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
Therapy is a place just for you—a space to talk openly, feel understood, and be yourself without judgment. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we can explore the deeper roots of what you’re experiencing, build practical tools to manage symptoms, and work toward goals that feel meaningful and attainable for you. I’ll meet you where you're at, follow your lead and move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
I work with adolescents (15+) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, and other life stressors. I also support members of competitive sport communities, including athletes experiencing mental health or mental performance challenges, parents navigating the demands of raising competitive/high-performance athletes, and coaches coping with burnout, stress, or other mental health concerns. I also collaborate with sport clubs to offer workshops for athletes, parents, and coaches. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience and goals.
I work with adolescents (15+) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, and other life stressors. I also support members of competitive sport communities, including athletes experiencing mental health or mental performance challenges, parents navigating the demands of raising competitive/high-performance athletes, and coaches coping with burnout, stress, or other mental health concerns. I also collaborate with sport clubs to offer workshops for athletes, parents, and coaches. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience and goals.
☺ Seif Elmalawany | Anxiety, Depression,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
◑‿◐ You or your child keep moving through life, but deep down, something still feels missing. For some, it is lying awake with an anxious mind, for others, it is the weight of depression, the sting of trauma, or stress that makes every day harder. You notice anger rising when you least expect it, or habits you wish you could change holding on too tightly. My clients also share that they feel trapped by perfectionism, low self-esteem, or relationships that never feel fulfilling. Therapy can be a place to understand why you feel stuck, reconnect with who you are, and begin building a calmer, stronger, and more confident life.
◑‿◐ You or your child keep moving through life, but deep down, something still feels missing. For some, it is lying awake with an anxious mind, for others, it is the weight of depression, the sting of trauma, or stress that makes every day harder. You notice anger rising when you least expect it, or habits you wish you could change holding on too tightly. My clients also share that they feel trapped by perfectionism, low self-esteem, or relationships that never feel fulfilling. Therapy can be a place to understand why you feel stuck, reconnect with who you are, and begin building a calmer, stronger, and more confident life.
Accepting New Clients- Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I've been there, juggling corporate pressures, experiencing the isolation of stay-at-home parenting, and ultimately finding my passion as a psychotherapist. I genuinely understand how exhausting it is to cope with anxiety, perfectionism, relationship stress, and big life transitions. You don't have to face this alone. Together, we'll gently unpack your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and create meaningful change. You deserve clarity, peace, and confidence. Let's start your journey now.
Accepting New Clients- Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I've been there, juggling corporate pressures, experiencing the isolation of stay-at-home parenting, and ultimately finding my passion as a psychotherapist. I genuinely understand how exhausting it is to cope with anxiety, perfectionism, relationship stress, and big life transitions. You don't have to face this alone. Together, we'll gently unpack your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and create meaningful change. You deserve clarity, peace, and confidence. Let's start your journey now.
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