Therapists in Oakville, ON
When you carry things for a while, they can start to feel unbelievably heavy. Are you struggling with ADHD, relationship concerns, chronic illness, a big life change, anxiety, or feeling burnt out and overwhelmed by your emotions? If so, I would be honoured to work together. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self and be met with genuine, unconditional support. No matter what your hopes might be for therapy, I am here to meet you with warmth, empathy, and understanding each step of the way.
When you carry things for a while, they can start to feel unbelievably heavy. Are you struggling with ADHD, relationship concerns, chronic illness, a big life change, anxiety, or feeling burnt out and overwhelmed by your emotions? If so, I would be honoured to work together. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self and be met with genuine, unconditional support. No matter what your hopes might be for therapy, I am here to meet you with warmth, empathy, and understanding each step of the way.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their partners, or the life they thought they “should” be living. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples make sense of their emotions, understand the patterns that keep repeating, and create more clarity, confidence, and connection in their lives.
I’m drawn to this work because so many people carry their struggles quietly. Therapy becomes a place where nothing has to be hidden—where your experiences, fears, and hopes are met with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface,
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their partners, or the life they thought they “should” be living. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples make sense of their emotions, understand the patterns that keep repeating, and create more clarity, confidence, and connection in their lives.
I’m drawn to this work because so many people carry their struggles quietly. Therapy becomes a place where nothing has to be hidden—where your experiences, fears, and hopes are met with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface,
The decision to start therapy can feel overwhelming and takes immense courage. Whether you are finding it difficult to cope with life’s obstacles, are feeling disconnected, or seeking personal growth, therapy can support you in finding balance and comfort. A supportive therapeutic space can support you in seeking clarity, exploring your inner world, and making meaningful change.
The decision to start therapy can feel overwhelming and takes immense courage. Whether you are finding it difficult to cope with life’s obstacles, are feeling disconnected, or seeking personal growth, therapy can support you in finding balance and comfort. A supportive therapeutic space can support you in seeking clarity, exploring your inner world, and making meaningful change.
I provide psychotherapy services in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). I primarily work from a psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) perspective, though I am trained in various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and others.
I provide psychotherapy services in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). I primarily work from a psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) perspective, though I am trained in various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and others.
Everyone has different experiences in life; my focus as a therapist is to understand what certain experience(s) meant to you, and what the result of those experiences were. In this way, my approach is to first and foremost meet you where are and understand your experiences as your own.
With so many things in life that can shape and direct our stories and influence our understanding of our "selves", it is up to us to re-connect with our truths and re-establish our identities free from old and harmful narratives. This is something I am passionate about providing to clients in the therapeutic space.
Everyone has different experiences in life; my focus as a therapist is to understand what certain experience(s) meant to you, and what the result of those experiences were. In this way, my approach is to first and foremost meet you where are and understand your experiences as your own.
With so many things in life that can shape and direct our stories and influence our understanding of our "selves", it is up to us to re-connect with our truths and re-establish our identities free from old and harmful narratives. This is something I am passionate about providing to clients in the therapeutic space.
Why suffer when something can be done about it? There is no such thing as "my problems aren't bad enough?". A difficulty is a difficulty, degree of difficulties does not matter -you do not have to suffer. If you feel sad, lost or anxious? Are struggling in your relationships with your spouse, children, friends or family? Are tired of being "stuck" or circling the same challenges over and over again? If you feel that there must be more to life? You deserve a different way of living, professional support can help to guide you through and move you forward.
Why suffer when something can be done about it? There is no such thing as "my problems aren't bad enough?". A difficulty is a difficulty, degree of difficulties does not matter -you do not have to suffer. If you feel sad, lost or anxious? Are struggling in your relationships with your spouse, children, friends or family? Are tired of being "stuck" or circling the same challenges over and over again? If you feel that there must be more to life? You deserve a different way of living, professional support can help to guide you through and move you forward.
Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will listen non-judgmentally and provide you with the skills and insights that you need to live a rich and meaningful life? Perhaps you have found what you’ve been looking for! I would love to help you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. Talking about your situation is the best way to put things into perspective. I would be honoured to guide you through your challenges with the attention and care that you deserve.
Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will listen non-judgmentally and provide you with the skills and insights that you need to live a rich and meaningful life? Perhaps you have found what you’ve been looking for! I would love to help you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. Talking about your situation is the best way to put things into perspective. I would be honoured to guide you through your challenges with the attention and care that you deserve.
I have been in practice for over 35 years with individuals, couples and families. I am also a registered marriage and family therapist. I deal with many different issues in people's lives such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, marital strife, family problems, loss, trauma. Often issues overlap with each other. The goal is to help each person or couple or family find ways to move forward and mange and /or reduce and/or eliminate the problem(s). The process is collaborative using the skills that individuals may already have.
I have been in practice for over 35 years with individuals, couples and families. I am also a registered marriage and family therapist. I deal with many different issues in people's lives such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, marital strife, family problems, loss, trauma. Often issues overlap with each other. The goal is to help each person or couple or family find ways to move forward and mange and /or reduce and/or eliminate the problem(s). The process is collaborative using the skills that individuals may already have.
Food doesn't feel simple anymore. Maybe you're restricting, counting, or trying to control what you eat. Or maybe you're eating past full and feeling disgusted with yourself afterward. For a lot of people, it swings between both. Whatever the pattern, the shame shows up fast and doesn't leave. You might avoid mirrors, photos, certain clothes, anything that makes you feel looked at. These struggles can also spill into other parts of life: self-criticism, low energy, feeling on edge, trouble focusing on anything else. It can get to a point where it feels like everything is out of control.
Food doesn't feel simple anymore. Maybe you're restricting, counting, or trying to control what you eat. Or maybe you're eating past full and feeling disgusted with yourself afterward. For a lot of people, it swings between both. Whatever the pattern, the shame shows up fast and doesn't leave. You might avoid mirrors, photos, certain clothes, anything that makes you feel looked at. These struggles can also spill into other parts of life: self-criticism, low energy, feeling on edge, trouble focusing on anything else. It can get to a point where it feels like everything is out of control.
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
Now Accepting New Patients - Are you hiding your pain? Feeling like you are barely holding on? Managing to function but no one else knows how you really feel inside? Do you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, exhausted and are questioning yourself - your ability to cope and juggle all of life's demands? Do you feel that you are struggling in your relationships and feeling uncertain, confused, or lonely? Are you experiencing your relationships as painful? Life happens, events occur that throw us all for a loop and can change our confidence and ability to cope and can lead to stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression.
Now Accepting New Patients - Are you hiding your pain? Feeling like you are barely holding on? Managing to function but no one else knows how you really feel inside? Do you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, exhausted and are questioning yourself - your ability to cope and juggle all of life's demands? Do you feel that you are struggling in your relationships and feeling uncertain, confused, or lonely? Are you experiencing your relationships as painful? Life happens, events occur that throw us all for a loop and can change our confidence and ability to cope and can lead to stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression.
You look like you have it all together, but inside, you feel drained. You give everyone else your best self while running on empty, wondering why you can't extend the same kindness to yourself that comes so naturally with others.
Together, we can explore how to manage your concerns, be that anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or family conflict.
This may involve: Learning practical tools to quiet your inner critic,
Developing boundaries that protect your energy without guilt, and
Creating a self-care routine that fits your busy life.
You look like you have it all together, but inside, you feel drained. You give everyone else your best self while running on empty, wondering why you can't extend the same kindness to yourself that comes so naturally with others.
Together, we can explore how to manage your concerns, be that anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or family conflict.
This may involve: Learning practical tools to quiet your inner critic,
Developing boundaries that protect your energy without guilt, and
Creating a self-care routine that fits your busy life.
I am a bilingual Registered Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Whether it is a problem with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, parenting challenges, traumatic life events, family transitions, or relationships, you don't have to do it alone.
I am a bilingual Registered Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Whether it is a problem with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, parenting challenges, traumatic life events, family transitions, or relationships, you don't have to do it alone.
Personal, family, and work-related problems are a normal part of the human struggle.
Sometimes however, problems get too overwhelming and difficult to handle alone.
This is the time to call me and explore effective ways to solve these problems. I will listen and help you navigate your way out of this state of being stuck and foster a sense of self-confidence and self-mastery. You will gain insight, understanding and resilience to cope more effectively in the future...AND feel more self confident and optimistic.
Personal, family, and work-related problems are a normal part of the human struggle.
Sometimes however, problems get too overwhelming and difficult to handle alone.
This is the time to call me and explore effective ways to solve these problems. I will listen and help you navigate your way out of this state of being stuck and foster a sense of self-confidence and self-mastery. You will gain insight, understanding and resilience to cope more effectively in the future...AND feel more self confident and optimistic.
☺ 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.
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.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating them alone. Whether you’re facing loss, anxiety, trauma, or struggles with substance use, it’s not easy to find your way through.
I’ve experienced my own share of life transitions, including divorce, the loss of a spouse, and raising three adult children. Therapy was a vital part of my healing process, helping me move forward and find strength during those difficult times.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating them alone. Whether you’re facing loss, anxiety, trauma, or struggles with substance use, it’s not easy to find your way through.
I’ve experienced my own share of life transitions, including divorce, the loss of a spouse, and raising three adult children. Therapy was a vital part of my healing process, helping me move forward and find strength during those difficult times.
Child and Family Psychologist in Oakville & Mississauga Specializing in Child OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, Psychoedcuational & Autism Assessments, and Behaviour Challenges for Children and Teens (ages 3-18)
Is your child struggling with anxiety, behaviour challenges, learning issues, or emotional ups and downs? You don’t have to navigate this alone. As a Registered Child and Family Psychologist in Oakville and Mississauga, with over a decade of experience in hospital and clinical settings, I specialize in helping children and teens (ages 3–18) and their families build resilience, emotional regulation, and strong, healthy connections.
Child and Family Psychologist in Oakville & Mississauga Specializing in Child OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, Psychoedcuational & Autism Assessments, and Behaviour Challenges for Children and Teens (ages 3-18)
Is your child struggling with anxiety, behaviour challenges, learning issues, or emotional ups and downs? You don’t have to navigate this alone. As a Registered Child and Family Psychologist in Oakville and Mississauga, with over a decade of experience in hospital and clinical settings, I specialize in helping children and teens (ages 3–18) and their families build resilience, emotional regulation, and strong, healthy connections.
I am accepting NEW clients for phone & video sessions. I am passionate about using my skills & experience to help children, teenagers & adults overcome life stressors & challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies, learn new practical skills to make sustainable growth. I 've treated a range of issues like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning concerns, identity exploration, parenting, life-adjustment/communication difficulties, peer/family conflict, caregiving and end of life support.
I am accepting NEW clients for phone & video sessions. I am passionate about using my skills & experience to help children, teenagers & adults overcome life stressors & challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies, learn new practical skills to make sustainable growth. I 've treated a range of issues like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning concerns, identity exploration, parenting, life-adjustment/communication difficulties, peer/family conflict, caregiving and end of life support.
Have you mastered the art of "functional disconnection"—keeping a safe distance, but feeling completely alone? Do you struggle with attachment anxiety, relational trauma, or patterns you understand, but still can't break? Now more than ever, individuals and couples are feeling overwhelmed when the past resurfaces and hijacks moments of presence and joy.
I help individuals and couples relearn the art of intimacy and connection. As an EMDR therapist, I work with clients to trace the neural pathway beneath painful beliefs and clear the emotional residue. In this way, past memories are processed and effectively neutralized.
Have you mastered the art of "functional disconnection"—keeping a safe distance, but feeling completely alone? Do you struggle with attachment anxiety, relational trauma, or patterns you understand, but still can't break? Now more than ever, individuals and couples are feeling overwhelmed when the past resurfaces and hijacks moments of presence and joy.
I help individuals and couples relearn the art of intimacy and connection. As an EMDR therapist, I work with clients to trace the neural pathway beneath painful beliefs and clear the emotional residue. In this way, past memories are processed and effectively neutralized.
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Number of Counsellors in Oakville, ON
1.000+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in Oakville, ON who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 84% | SunLife |
| 82% | Manulife |
| 80% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Oakville, ON see their clients
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |