Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Claude Danièle Forrat
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Hello. I know it took a lot of courage for you to start looking for help to deal with the challenges you are facing. Life can be really hard at times. And sometimes, you just feel bad and you don't know why or how to change that. You need to be heard, to be understood and to feel you are not alone. Therapy provides you with tools that will help you solve a problem and reach the balance, joy and peace you need. You might feel vulnerable, you don't know what you will discover and you don't want to be judged or misunderstood. Therapy is safe, respectful, nonjudgmental, compassionate, a time just for you. You are not alone.

Lana Michaels (S. Mikhailova), PhD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RT
Verified
Verified
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.

Robert Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer an eclectic approach that helps you uncover, work with, and release the issues that you want resolved. Since no two people are alike, I adapt my approach to suit your needs. Who you are now and who you can become is what I am interested in helping you discover.

One World Hypnosis Metaphysics Spirituality
PhD, CCHt
Formerly known as Harmony Innervation Hypnosis Metaphysics Spirituality. Positive psychology is having a resurgence in Canadian culture right now. People are understanding that psychological changes and symptoms are opportunities for positive growth. The importance of spirituality in health and the ability to live a long, healthy life is undeniable. The hypno-spiritual approach adjusts and summons opportunities for life adventures alternatively to an unresponsive life situation.

David Bateman
Counsellor, RPC-C
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is looking for solutions given with a practical, realistic application. The focus is on providing healthy ways to improve both your mental and physical well-being. Whether online or in-person, I can give you real world ways to achieve a higher state of well-being.
Not accepting new clients

Grant Wade Pell
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In our culture, we often think of experiences or symptoms like anxiety, stress, insomnia etc. as problems to be fixed or gotten rid of. What if they were more like signs, signals, or guideposts trying to tell us what was off balance or that we were heading off our course in our lives? If this resonates with you, and you would to get unstuck and move forward in your life, email is the best way to reach me.
Waitlist for new clients

Tina Woods
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you ever spent so much time analyzing a problem in your life that you know it "like the back of your hand" but have no idea where to start to find the solution? I provide experienced, individual, solution focused psychotherapy in: career exploration (finding purpose) anxiety/social anxiety/panic attacks, communication, relationship issues and assertiveness skills. I have worked within a post secondary psychotherapy/medical clinic for the past 12 years, and have an interest in, collaboratively, helping people to overcome obstacles to creating a rich, meaningful life.

Acsana Fernando @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about supporting clients in their efforts to change and grow by uncovering their abilities and strengths to overcome challenges. I have been privileged to work with diverse populations, including youth, adults, students, parents, families, and caregivers, as they cope with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, interpersonal conflict, grief, life transitions, stress challenges navigating cultural identities and more. Therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve goals for anyone. . I use a holistic approach combining evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs.
Waitlist for new clients

Helene Belanger
Pre-Licensed Professional, BBA
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing a period of life transition? Of indecision raising inner tensions? Are you looking to regain energy? Or interested in understanding patterns underlying your life? What if underneath day to day challenges lies an opportunity to understand yourself better? As we go through life, we must adapt to the demands of our environment, sometimes at the expense of our innate nature. This phenomenon may result in developing discomforts (such as anxiety and depression). Exploring the psyche provides an opportunity to re-enter into relation with all the aspects of our psyche, towards harmony with oneself and others.

Shakti Psychotherapy & Wellness - Anjali Prajapati
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP, RP(Q)
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome ! I want to recognize that you have taken the first step to seeking support in your wellbeing, this is often the hardest step to take. Life can be hard and my primary focus is to help empower you to better your well-being. I am here to support you in riding the waves of life and helping you navigate through tough emotions, stress, trauma, burnout, anxiety and life transitions just to name a few. I have a deep knowledge of the mind, body connection and the importance of whole-healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe space where you can move from hurting to healing.
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Karinna Nájera - Focus On Change
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CHT, CCC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Karinna Nájera, Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist. I have worked in the Mental Health filed since 1996 and practiced Clinical Hypnosis since 2008. Often past negative events or traumas have a deep impact in our lives. --When left unresolved, these events influence our daily lives as much as the positive events we've experienced. In Martin Seligman's words: "Curing the negatives does not produce the positives".
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Nate Venema @ Psychotherapy for You
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Registered Social Worker and a virtual counselor in Ontario. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Education, and a Master of Social Work. I provide strength-based therapy services for children, young adults, individuals, couples, and families using an anti-oppressive, integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. There are so many changes that happen as families grow and develop with the passing years, and I’m here to help with these transitions. For over twenty years I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief

Vivienne Filiatreault
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsy, BEd, CHT, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? Have you ever wondered whether you are on the right planet, because most people around you simply do NOT understand? I can help you to move forward in hope. I have been a therapist for over 40 years and I have supported clients with all issues. I have a very integrative, holistic approach, as I believe that Mind, Body and Spirit are interconnected. I use an eclectic mix of modalities, including Psychotherapy and especially Hypnothherapy. Specialities are anxiety and job or Life issues. I have had many trainings in Clinical Hypnotherapy, as well as in modalities such as NLP, CBT and numerous others.

Judy Hawley
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, BSDS, SSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
People seek counseling from all walks of life. Those week are pre-contemplative but still motivated to begin change have the most success in my therapeutic sessions. I work with a great deal of veterans or their families as well as people who are survivors of trauma. I encourage clients to accomplish goals through development of strengths and mindshift. Individuals will develop and experience positive growth through guidance and support. The biggest challenge with online counseling is usually getting past any technical glitches. After this it becomes as successful as in person sessions can be.

Renata Kulpa
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
CONFUSED, drained or ALONE in your relationships? Are you putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a CHAMELEON) in order to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and subjugate your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency. CODEPENDENTS are MAGNETS for entitled, narcissistic personalities. The ensuing relationships can stumble along for a LONG time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to keep up until finally they fall apart. When they do, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).

Linda Hay Hypnosis
RN, BScN, CH
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .

Dr Arden Corter, Balance Psychology and Wellness
PhD, C Psych
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma or who have been diagnosed with an illness, are managing a chronic health condition, want to make lifestyle changes, and/or reduce stress. Of course, physical health doesn't operate in a vacuum and is often affected by state of mind, social relationships, finances, work situations, family life and intimate relationships. With this in mind, I work holistically to support people to manage life stressors, mental health diagnoses, relationship problems and more.

Noah Casey
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Hons, CRPO
Verified
Verified
Change is a difficult and humbling process. Being patient, kind, and forgiving of ourselves is not usually something we learned as children. Talk therapy is not advice or guidance: it's learning to hear your own decision-making processes, noticing feelings and what needs your trying to meet, discovering your value systems, and moving forward with small deliberate changes. Together in session we will tailor the work we do to suit your specific concerns. Researching therapists, going to therapy, looking at our least helpful patterns, or deliberating on whether to stay or leave a difficult situation takes courage. I congratulate you.

Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified
Verified
At the moment, we exclusively offer online counseling services, delivered by a skilled team of counselors with various backgrounds, capable of addressing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. Our foremost objective is to foster our clients' holistic well-being by attending to their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs through outstanding counseling services. We serve individuals, couples, and families, adapting our approach to suit each distinct client. Should a client be dissatisfied with their therapist, we commit to finding a suitable substitute.

Katrina Murphy Coaching
ACC, hBSc
Often we don't feel empowered in our lives, we're disconnected in our relationships, or we aren't living true to who we are. Struggling with expectations and comparison, we don't trust ourselves and struggle to feel confident with who we are. We're stuck in patterns of perfectionism, self-sabotage and people-pleasing that result in the development of a mindset where we don't show up as our best selves.
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Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counsellors
How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using NLP might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviours. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.
What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualisation or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.
How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.
Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.