Self-Harming Therapists in Ottawa, ON
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, know that you're not alone. Maybe you’ve spent a long time putting others first and are now unsure where you fit in your own life. Maybe things just don't feel right, or you have noticed yourself reacting to things in ways that don't really seem like you.
In our work together, you’ll have a safe, compassionate space to explore your story, reconnect with your values, and create space for meaningful change. We’ll move at your pace, using evidence-based approaches specifically tailored to your needs. You don’t have to have your story all figured out, just be open to the journey!
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, know that you're not alone. Maybe you’ve spent a long time putting others first and are now unsure where you fit in your own life. Maybe things just don't feel right, or you have noticed yourself reacting to things in ways that don't really seem like you.
In our work together, you’ll have a safe, compassionate space to explore your story, reconnect with your values, and create space for meaningful change. We’ll move at your pace, using evidence-based approaches specifically tailored to your needs. You don’t have to have your story all figured out, just be open to the journey!
Our comprehensive DBT program is committed to providing compassionate & effective treatment for individuals who may experience intense emotions (such as anxiety, depression, anger, shame, guilt), impulsive behaviours (such as self-harm, suicide, stealing, substance use, risky behaviours), & stormy relationships (which could look like switching between pushing people away & clinging to them, challenges with saying no). We also offer trauma treatment through Prolonged Exposure-DBT and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) because many of the current day experiences, emotions & views of the world, are based on previous experiences.
Our comprehensive DBT program is committed to providing compassionate & effective treatment for individuals who may experience intense emotions (such as anxiety, depression, anger, shame, guilt), impulsive behaviours (such as self-harm, suicide, stealing, substance use, risky behaviours), & stormy relationships (which could look like switching between pushing people away & clinging to them, challenges with saying no). We also offer trauma treatment through Prolonged Exposure-DBT and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) because many of the current day experiences, emotions & views of the world, are based on previous experiences.
I have diverse professional experience working with clients of varying ages, backgrounds and cultures. Recognizing we need help and asking for it takes immense courage and vulnerability, but you have taken the first step towards creating lasting change in your life. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, irritability, overwhelm, loneliness, inadequacy, or not feeling like your best self, I may be able to help.
I have diverse professional experience working with clients of varying ages, backgrounds and cultures. Recognizing we need help and asking for it takes immense courage and vulnerability, but you have taken the first step towards creating lasting change in your life. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, irritability, overwhelm, loneliness, inadequacy, or not feeling like your best self, I may be able to help.
Welcome to Ontario's online therapy centre specifically designed for men and their families. All of our services are professionally facilitated by accredited psychotherapists who are experts in the field. We tailor our individual services to specifically meet men's needs in a way that speaks to men. Our widely known and respected men's group therapy programs include Anger Management, Childhood Trauma Recovery, Emotional Integrity and Sexual Integrity. Living a healthier and happier life is possible. People can change. Therapy can help.
Welcome to Ontario's online therapy centre specifically designed for men and their families. All of our services are professionally facilitated by accredited psychotherapists who are experts in the field. We tailor our individual services to specifically meet men's needs in a way that speaks to men. Our widely known and respected men's group therapy programs include Anger Management, Childhood Trauma Recovery, Emotional Integrity and Sexual Integrity. Living a healthier and happier life is possible. People can change. Therapy can help.
I am a Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychologist with a practice in the downtown Ottawa area. I have particular interest in working with depression, anxiety, personality/identity issues, relationship difficulties, and with survivors of childhood abuse. I use an integrative approach, combining elements of emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behaviour therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. The approach is tailored to best suit the client's needs. Psychotherapy sessions typically cost $250 per session. Email communication preferred: drmarccarriere@gmail.com
I am a Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychologist with a practice in the downtown Ottawa area. I have particular interest in working with depression, anxiety, personality/identity issues, relationship difficulties, and with survivors of childhood abuse. I use an integrative approach, combining elements of emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behaviour therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. The approach is tailored to best suit the client's needs. Psychotherapy sessions typically cost $250 per session. Email communication preferred: drmarccarriere@gmail.com
Sometimes we don’t know how to move forward in life, and that sense of being frozen can feel overwhelming. I help individuals who have experienced trauma or live with PTSD to navigate their anxiety, address depression symptoms, overcome relationship challenges, and find direction. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with suicidal ideation. When working together, my goal is to create a collaborative and empathetic space built on authenticity and respect. I strive to support you throughout your therapeutic journey while equipping you with the tools and self-knowledge needed to foster autonomy and empowerment.
Sometimes we don’t know how to move forward in life, and that sense of being frozen can feel overwhelming. I help individuals who have experienced trauma or live with PTSD to navigate their anxiety, address depression symptoms, overcome relationship challenges, and find direction. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with suicidal ideation. When working together, my goal is to create a collaborative and empathetic space built on authenticity and respect. I strive to support you throughout your therapeutic journey while equipping you with the tools and self-knowledge needed to foster autonomy and empowerment.
In our work, I commit to collaborate with you in addressing and making sense of the unique and complex challenges you face. I will never take your trust in me for granted and will always strive to tailor my therapy approach to you. I offer an authentic, honest, transparent, non-judgmental presence and a listening space for the unique circumstance of your life. In my therapeutic work, I am informed by person-centered, culturally-aware, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches, drawing on Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy frameworks, while integrating elements of mindfulness techniques.
In our work, I commit to collaborate with you in addressing and making sense of the unique and complex challenges you face. I will never take your trust in me for granted and will always strive to tailor my therapy approach to you. I offer an authentic, honest, transparent, non-judgmental presence and a listening space for the unique circumstance of your life. In my therapeutic work, I am informed by person-centered, culturally-aware, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches, drawing on Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy frameworks, while integrating elements of mindfulness techniques.
Allison Grey Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYW
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2M
I offer a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy for children, teens, adults, and families seeking deeper connection with themselves and others. Many clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel supported, and explore what lies beneath the surface. My intention is to create a supportive foundation where healing, growth, and meaningful change can occur. The therapeutic relationship is a sacred space where trust grows as we listen to the wisdom of the mind and body, supporting self-awareness, regulation, and self-compassion.
I offer a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy for children, teens, adults, and families seeking deeper connection with themselves and others. Many clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel supported, and explore what lies beneath the surface. My intention is to create a supportive foundation where healing, growth, and meaningful change can occur. The therapeutic relationship is a sacred space where trust grows as we listen to the wisdom of the mind and body, supporting self-awareness, regulation, and self-compassion.
Anxiety, depression, or trauma preventing a better life? Your couple is in need of some attention and care? You're worth the investment. Covered by most private insurance, I specialize in helping all clients live their best lives. I use the most scientifically viable evidence-based methods and techniques to help you live a better life. This isn't magic - it is work but together through guided exercises, insight, and exploration of the self we can make progress towards your goals and improve your quality of life. I've worked with clients of all ages, and all forms of trauma including survivors of childhood sexual assault.
Anxiety, depression, or trauma preventing a better life? Your couple is in need of some attention and care? You're worth the investment. Covered by most private insurance, I specialize in helping all clients live their best lives. I use the most scientifically viable evidence-based methods and techniques to help you live a better life. This isn't magic - it is work but together through guided exercises, insight, and exploration of the self we can make progress towards your goals and improve your quality of life. I've worked with clients of all ages, and all forms of trauma including survivors of childhood sexual assault.
Is your child or teen having a hard time managing big emotions? Do you feel like you've tried everything you know and still aren't sure how to support them?
I specialize in working with children (8+), youth, and caregivers facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic emotion dysregulation, school avoidance, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and eating disorders. I often support those seeking coping strategies to manage emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and better understand themselves. I also work with caregivers who want practical tools to support their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their relationship.
Is your child or teen having a hard time managing big emotions? Do you feel like you've tried everything you know and still aren't sure how to support them?
I specialize in working with children (8+), youth, and caregivers facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic emotion dysregulation, school avoidance, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and eating disorders. I often support those seeking coping strategies to manage emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and better understand themselves. I also work with caregivers who want practical tools to support their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their relationship.
Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or life challenges that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if your quality of life could be better? You’re not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain and overwhelmed as they navigate life changes, transitions, and loss. With the right support, you can find clarity, regain balance, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or life challenges that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if your quality of life could be better? You’re not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain and overwhelmed as they navigate life changes, transitions, and loss. With the right support, you can find clarity, regain balance, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
NEW clients welcome! We provide cost-effective, long-term therapy for adults and teens in both French and English, in-person and virtually. We work with a diverse range of concerns, and also specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. We believe in the power of genuine, trusting connections to foster growth, and we aim to build a relational space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered. We also take the time to go beyond temporary, surface-level solutions. Together, we’ll work to uncover and address the root of your challenges with care and expertise. At IHPS, we support you in creating lasting change.
NEW clients welcome! We provide cost-effective, long-term therapy for adults and teens in both French and English, in-person and virtually. We work with a diverse range of concerns, and also specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. We believe in the power of genuine, trusting connections to foster growth, and we aim to build a relational space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered. We also take the time to go beyond temporary, surface-level solutions. Together, we’ll work to uncover and address the root of your challenges with care and expertise. At IHPS, we support you in creating lasting change.
My treatments aim not only to alleviate or eliminate psychological symptoms, but also to help patients understand themselves. Working with an interpersonal psychoanalytic approach will lead you through the exploration of both conscious and unconscious experiences, resulting in improved functioning and greater confidence in interpersonal situations. I work with a wide range of patients of all ages, providing both individual, couple, and group therapy. My treatments are intended to encourage a change while having the utmost respect for each patient's individual story and pace.
My treatments aim not only to alleviate or eliminate psychological symptoms, but also to help patients understand themselves. Working with an interpersonal psychoanalytic approach will lead you through the exploration of both conscious and unconscious experiences, resulting in improved functioning and greater confidence in interpersonal situations. I work with a wide range of patients of all ages, providing both individual, couple, and group therapy. My treatments are intended to encourage a change while having the utmost respect for each patient's individual story and pace.
Does keeping parts of yourself hidden feel heavy? Maybe you're questioning your identity, facing fertility struggles, living with anxiety, or adjusting to major life changes. It’s exhausting trying to meet expectations that don’t feel like you. You might feel unseen or stuck, just getting by. But imagine a space where you don’t have to hide—where your truth is welcome. Therapy offers a place to explore who you are, without judgment, and move toward feeling more whole and understood.
Does keeping parts of yourself hidden feel heavy? Maybe you're questioning your identity, facing fertility struggles, living with anxiety, or adjusting to major life changes. It’s exhausting trying to meet expectations that don’t feel like you. You might feel unseen or stuck, just getting by. But imagine a space where you don’t have to hide—where your truth is welcome. Therapy offers a place to explore who you are, without judgment, and move toward feeling more whole and understood.
The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.
The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.
Accepting new clients!
I hope to create a space that is warm, authentic and comfortable. I believe strongly that building a safe and familiar counselling relationship is very important. In doing so, we can work together to find the ways that you have become stuck and explore new avenues towards a more balanced and whole life.
As a Mohawk woman, I also recognize the value of lived experience in therapy and want Indigenous clients to feel empowered with tools to manage life’s challenges while honoring their cultural and ancestral knowledge.
Accepting new clients!
I hope to create a space that is warm, authentic and comfortable. I believe strongly that building a safe and familiar counselling relationship is very important. In doing so, we can work together to find the ways that you have become stuck and explore new avenues towards a more balanced and whole life.
As a Mohawk woman, I also recognize the value of lived experience in therapy and want Indigenous clients to feel empowered with tools to manage life’s challenges while honoring their cultural and ancestral knowledge.
I speak FRENCH - clients I work with have survived traumatic experiences often from childhood and are now ready to begin the work of healing. They may be struggling with symptoms of PTSD, C-PTSD, DID, dissociation and often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. They may have difficulty trusting others, regulating emotions, or making sense of their past. Many of my clients have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, abuse, or family dysfunction. Some may be survivors of sexual assault, emotional abuse, or interpersonal violence, and carry a deep sense of shame
I speak FRENCH - clients I work with have survived traumatic experiences often from childhood and are now ready to begin the work of healing. They may be struggling with symptoms of PTSD, C-PTSD, DID, dissociation and often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. They may have difficulty trusting others, regulating emotions, or making sense of their past. Many of my clients have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, abuse, or family dysfunction. Some may be survivors of sexual assault, emotional abuse, or interpersonal violence, and carry a deep sense of shame
Looking for a compassionate path to wellness? As a psychotherapist specializing in addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I'm here to guide you through your journey of healing and self-discovery. If you're seeking to understand and overcome life's challenges, you'll find a safe and supportive space in my practice. Together, we'll work on building resilience, enhancing self-esteem, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life. It's not just about managing symptoms—it's about understanding their roots and fostering meaningful, lasting change. Let's embark on this journey together towards your well being and empowerment.
Looking for a compassionate path to wellness? As a psychotherapist specializing in addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I'm here to guide you through your journey of healing and self-discovery. If you're seeking to understand and overcome life's challenges, you'll find a safe and supportive space in my practice. Together, we'll work on building resilience, enhancing self-esteem, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life. It's not just about managing symptoms—it's about understanding their roots and fostering meaningful, lasting change. Let's embark on this journey together towards your well being and empowerment.
Smart, thoughtful, and maybe even a little intense. On a good day, your brain is a race car. On a bad day? It’s like you’re driving on ice. Whether it’s ADHD, burnout, emotional overload, or just feeling stuck, you’re here because you want clarity, momentum, and a way forward that actually fits how your mind works.
You don’t need to be “fixed.” You need a therapist who gets it—a collaborator to help you decode your patterns and build tools that work with your brain, not against it. Together, we’ll explore how you function best, and start writing the documentation for your mind.
Smart, thoughtful, and maybe even a little intense. On a good day, your brain is a race car. On a bad day? It’s like you’re driving on ice. Whether it’s ADHD, burnout, emotional overload, or just feeling stuck, you’re here because you want clarity, momentum, and a way forward that actually fits how your mind works.
You don’t need to be “fixed.” You need a therapist who gets it—a collaborator to help you decode your patterns and build tools that work with your brain, not against it. Together, we’ll explore how you function best, and start writing the documentation for your mind.
My preferred client / clients - as I see couples as well, are individuals who have realized that asking for help does not mean they are broken. My clients are not afraid to explore different aspects of themselves, their marriage, childhood or career. They may need assistance to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, social anxiety, eating disorders, or low self-esteem.
My preferred client / clients - as I see couples as well, are individuals who have realized that asking for help does not mean they are broken. My clients are not afraid to explore different aspects of themselves, their marriage, childhood or career. They may need assistance to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, social anxiety, eating disorders, or low self-esteem.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.