Cancer Therapists in Port Hope, ON
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
Celebrating and grateful for ten years in private practice.
"The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness" Dalai Lama. I specialize relational psychotherapy, helping couples and individuals in finding their natural mental balance. I believe there is hope for everyone and that our mental health and well being comes down to balance and being centred. I assist couples to get back on track and also individuals to find their root cause which in turn provides insight and also self-awareness to help heal.
Celebrating and grateful for ten years in private practice.
"The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness" Dalai Lama. I specialize relational psychotherapy, helping couples and individuals in finding their natural mental balance. I believe there is hope for everyone and that our mental health and well being comes down to balance and being centred. I assist couples to get back on track and also individuals to find their root cause which in turn provides insight and also self-awareness to help heal.
Kara Pierson Counselling & Consulting
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a seasoned, down-to-earth psychotherapist, I work with capable, caring adults who tend to carry a lot. You may be a first responder, teacher, therapist, woman in midlife, or another high-achieving professional. You are often the dependable one others turn to, yet beneath the surface you may be experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, or a disconnect from yourself and others. If you're looking for more than talk therapy, I offer an approach that gets to the root of what's keeping you stuck- integrating talk with practical, holistic mind-body approaches.
As a seasoned, down-to-earth psychotherapist, I work with capable, caring adults who tend to carry a lot. You may be a first responder, teacher, therapist, woman in midlife, or another high-achieving professional. You are often the dependable one others turn to, yet beneath the surface you may be experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, or a disconnect from yourself and others. If you're looking for more than talk therapy, I offer an approach that gets to the root of what's keeping you stuck- integrating talk with practical, holistic mind-body approaches.
Live Well Counselling-Stephanie Percival, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, BA(Hon), MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have provided counselling for over 35 years and have supported individuals who have experienced various forms of loss, abuse, violence, victimization, and trauma. I practice from a holistic mind-body therapeutic approach, which integrates both physical & evidenced-based clinical approaches to wellness. I support individuals with calm ease to help them move beyond traumatic and emotionally painful life events. It all begins from a place of emotional safety, compassion, non-judgement, understanding, validation, & respect. Therapy goals are determined collaboratively to find solutions & outcomes that are unique to each person.
I have provided counselling for over 35 years and have supported individuals who have experienced various forms of loss, abuse, violence, victimization, and trauma. I practice from a holistic mind-body therapeutic approach, which integrates both physical & evidenced-based clinical approaches to wellness. I support individuals with calm ease to help them move beyond traumatic and emotionally painful life events. It all begins from a place of emotional safety, compassion, non-judgement, understanding, validation, & respect. Therapy goals are determined collaboratively to find solutions & outcomes that are unique to each person.
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My practice includes children, adolescents, couples and adults and I work collaboratively with their parents and families to form client centered and evidenced based solutions. My focus is on helping young people and adults to overcome obstacles and to learn the coping skills that they need to succeed. I work with a range of issues including eating disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, compassion fatigue, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety and depression.
My practice includes children, adolescents, couples and adults and I work collaboratively with their parents and families to form client centered and evidenced based solutions. My focus is on helping young people and adults to overcome obstacles and to learn the coping skills that they need to succeed. I work with a range of issues including eating disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, compassion fatigue, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Do you believe that you need meaningful change in your life? Are you overwhelmed, worried, or feel a lack of enjoyment for the activities you once loved? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that create feelings of depression, anxiety, and the inability to cope, however, I am here to let you know that it can get better. It's hard taking the first step towards healing and wellness, but I commend you for your courage in doing so.
Do you believe that you need meaningful change in your life? Are you overwhelmed, worried, or feel a lack of enjoyment for the activities you once loved? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that create feelings of depression, anxiety, and the inability to cope, however, I am here to let you know that it can get better. It's hard taking the first step towards healing and wellness, but I commend you for your courage in doing so.
Are you feeling like life is becoming unmanageable? Do you feel overwhelmed in certain situations? Are you the caregiver, achiever but feel exhausted, anxious or stuck?Are you someone who wants to feel more connected, more like yourself? I offer a grounded, compassionate space where we can explore what's underneath your struggles and ultimately better understand you along a path of healing.
Are you feeling like life is becoming unmanageable? Do you feel overwhelmed in certain situations? Are you the caregiver, achiever but feel exhausted, anxious or stuck?Are you someone who wants to feel more connected, more like yourself? I offer a grounded, compassionate space where we can explore what's underneath your struggles and ultimately better understand you along a path of healing.
There are some things we want to change, learn to carry, or place down. Whatever your goals, I believe all people have the capacity to grow, adapt and thrive. I accept where you are and offer the validation, support and tools you need to help you access your strengths and build new personal insight, while processing your experiences. I work with you to address symptoms of anxiety, low mood, caregiver fatigue, grief, compassion fatigue, trauma, BPD and difficulty managing big emotions. I will work to empower and support you as I help you build a compassionate, healthy relationship with yourself and others.
There are some things we want to change, learn to carry, or place down. Whatever your goals, I believe all people have the capacity to grow, adapt and thrive. I accept where you are and offer the validation, support and tools you need to help you access your strengths and build new personal insight, while processing your experiences. I work with you to address symptoms of anxiety, low mood, caregiver fatigue, grief, compassion fatigue, trauma, BPD and difficulty managing big emotions. I will work to empower and support you as I help you build a compassionate, healthy relationship with yourself and others.
If you’re exhausted from constant worry, navigating big emotions at home, or feeling unsure how to best support your child, you’re not alone. With a background in social work and education, I specialize in supporting parents raising children with autism and other unique needs. I offer practical guidance, emotional support, and tools to help you respond with confidence. I also work with couples to strengthen communication and rebuild connection, creating a respectful space where your family can feel calmer, more understood, and supported.
If you’re exhausted from constant worry, navigating big emotions at home, or feeling unsure how to best support your child, you’re not alone. With a background in social work and education, I specialize in supporting parents raising children with autism and other unique needs. I offer practical guidance, emotional support, and tools to help you respond with confidence. I also work with couples to strengthen communication and rebuild connection, creating a respectful space where your family can feel calmer, more understood, and supported.
Typically I work with clients that want to improve their mental wellness and wellbeing through creativity. You and I together choose specific art activities that are clinically proven to be helpful with your specific concerns that you might enjoy and we explore what is helpful and find creative strategies to support improving your mental and physical well being. Art therapy for wellness is a creative journey between you and I, and also your own relationship with yourself to discover what may be helpful through creativity.
Typically I work with clients that want to improve their mental wellness and wellbeing through creativity. You and I together choose specific art activities that are clinically proven to be helpful with your specific concerns that you might enjoy and we explore what is helpful and find creative strategies to support improving your mental and physical well being. Art therapy for wellness is a creative journey between you and I, and also your own relationship with yourself to discover what may be helpful through creativity.
Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure who to talk to. If you're curious to uncover motivations behind behaviors and bring awareness to how past life experience informs who you are today, we can explore more together in a judgment-free, non-hierarchical, and empathetic environment.
Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure who to talk to. If you're curious to uncover motivations behind behaviors and bring awareness to how past life experience informs who you are today, we can explore more together in a judgment-free, non-hierarchical, and empathetic environment.
Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.
Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.
Brittany -The Journey Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, HBSc
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! Did you know that more than 78% of women and girls struggle with their body image? You are not alone! Developing a healthy relationship with your body is easier said than done. If you are someone who struggles to look in the mirror, to feel good in your body, and who cannot even imagine what it would be like to be happy with yourself, you are in the right place. Creating a healthy relationship with your body requires first to get connected with yourself as a person. Somatic therapy is designed to create a connection between body and mind to facilitate healing from trauma and painful experiences.
Welcome! Did you know that more than 78% of women and girls struggle with their body image? You are not alone! Developing a healthy relationship with your body is easier said than done. If you are someone who struggles to look in the mirror, to feel good in your body, and who cannot even imagine what it would be like to be happy with yourself, you are in the right place. Creating a healthy relationship with your body requires first to get connected with yourself as a person. Somatic therapy is designed to create a connection between body and mind to facilitate healing from trauma and painful experiences.
I hold compassion for all you have been through and where you are now. I approach therapy as a collaboration between you and I, where you are respected and honoured and your strengths are highlighted. We work at a safe pace in line with your needs. I recognize how hard it is to be a human in this world and the support required to get through challenging and transitional times, as well as the possibility for resilient growth and recovery. I am an avid lover of music, art and dance, believing that creativity is a part of being alive. I work to integrate this into my practice, along with a spiritual and intuitive sense.
I hold compassion for all you have been through and where you are now. I approach therapy as a collaboration between you and I, where you are respected and honoured and your strengths are highlighted. We work at a safe pace in line with your needs. I recognize how hard it is to be a human in this world and the support required to get through challenging and transitional times, as well as the possibility for resilient growth and recovery. I am an avid lover of music, art and dance, believing that creativity is a part of being alive. I work to integrate this into my practice, along with a spiritual and intuitive sense.
H.O.P.E. Holistic Opportunities Purposely Envisioned for your healing is more than a philosophy. It's how I help.
You might be running on empty while keeping everyone else afloat. Anxiety, perfectionism, or identity pressures are pulling you inward. Or feeling lost, overwhelmed, unsure which direction to take. Or a relationship where you keep having the same fight and feeling more alone each time.
I work with individuals and couples ready to stop surviving and start building clarity, real connection, and lasting emotional steadiness. Together, we get to the root of what's keeping you stuck and create something different.
H.O.P.E. Holistic Opportunities Purposely Envisioned for your healing is more than a philosophy. It's how I help.
You might be running on empty while keeping everyone else afloat. Anxiety, perfectionism, or identity pressures are pulling you inward. Or feeling lost, overwhelmed, unsure which direction to take. Or a relationship where you keep having the same fight and feeling more alone each time.
I work with individuals and couples ready to stop surviving and start building clarity, real connection, and lasting emotional steadiness. Together, we get to the root of what's keeping you stuck and create something different.
I am a Jamaican living in Vancouver. As a recent immigrant, I am aware of how the process and experience of forging a new life can bring both satisfaction and distress especially in intimate relationships. Life transitions can cause emotional stress and often, we need help to tap into our own inherent strengths. Sexuality and sexual behaviours can also be challenging for some but, I am passionate about working with individuals and couples of all genders, orientations, races and ethnicities. I also specialize in addictions which I view as a maladaptive coping skill for traumatic situations.
I am a Jamaican living in Vancouver. As a recent immigrant, I am aware of how the process and experience of forging a new life can bring both satisfaction and distress especially in intimate relationships. Life transitions can cause emotional stress and often, we need help to tap into our own inherent strengths. Sexuality and sexual behaviours can also be challenging for some but, I am passionate about working with individuals and couples of all genders, orientations, races and ethnicities. I also specialize in addictions which I view as a maladaptive coping skill for traumatic situations.
Welcome :) If you, or someone you know is struggling with Anxiety, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges, I provide results to those seeking support and healing, as I specialize in attachment oriented and emotion focussed therapy in a relaxed, private setting. This approach is particularly helpful for helping professionals, children and couples. I am a skilled trauma and human development expert, incorporating elements of neuroplasticity in my work with competence, warmth and compassion, to alleviate symptoms quickly. Trauma informed couples therapy is one of my specializations. I also provide EMDR to children.
Welcome :) If you, or someone you know is struggling with Anxiety, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges, I provide results to those seeking support and healing, as I specialize in attachment oriented and emotion focussed therapy in a relaxed, private setting. This approach is particularly helpful for helping professionals, children and couples. I am a skilled trauma and human development expert, incorporating elements of neuroplasticity in my work with competence, warmth and compassion, to alleviate symptoms quickly. Trauma informed couples therapy is one of my specializations. I also provide EMDR to children.
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes~When the waves turn the minutes to hours?" [Gordon Lightfoot]...Peoples' curiosity and courage are natural resources & forces that amplify therapy process and results. After years of experience, I am convinced that the most powerful tools for recovery are CBT, DBT (cognitive & dialectical behaviour therapy), EMDR and cardio-emotive feedback therapy... All are founded on the latest scientific findings on the neurobiology of attachment and "heart/brain" treatments. Along with time-tested healing traditions, together we can activate your innate instinct & privilege to become whole and connect meaningfully with others .
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes~When the waves turn the minutes to hours?" [Gordon Lightfoot]...Peoples' curiosity and courage are natural resources & forces that amplify therapy process and results. After years of experience, I am convinced that the most powerful tools for recovery are CBT, DBT (cognitive & dialectical behaviour therapy), EMDR and cardio-emotive feedback therapy... All are founded on the latest scientific findings on the neurobiology of attachment and "heart/brain" treatments. Along with time-tested healing traditions, together we can activate your innate instinct & privilege to become whole and connect meaningfully with others .
Welcome to an entire team of Therapists! we are here to provide you with a warm and safe environment where you and your loved ones are heard. I personally have been in practice for 20years, and have gained a wealth of lived experience along the way through work transitions, having children, marriage, aging parents, and managing the stress that goes along with it!
With you, our team is equipped to tackle a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, disordered eating, addiction, relationship problems, illness, and grief.
Welcome to an entire team of Therapists! we are here to provide you with a warm and safe environment where you and your loved ones are heard. I personally have been in practice for 20years, and have gained a wealth of lived experience along the way through work transitions, having children, marriage, aging parents, and managing the stress that goes along with it!
With you, our team is equipped to tackle a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, disordered eating, addiction, relationship problems, illness, and grief.
Sometimes you may feel inner turmoil or turbulence. You don't find peace within yourself. You think this is the end of the world. You don't see the glimmer of new hope. Accepting what lies ahead can be challenging. You may already know that using your inner strength to move forward and grow is important. However, right now, you might not feel capable. Seeking recovery in the present may still feel difficult. Perhaps I can help! Let me be a calming presence during this challenging time. Let’s create peace together. Let’s explore new opportunities. You are not alone!
Sometimes you may feel inner turmoil or turbulence. You don't find peace within yourself. You think this is the end of the world. You don't see the glimmer of new hope. Accepting what lies ahead can be challenging. You may already know that using your inner strength to move forward and grow is important. However, right now, you might not feel capable. Seeking recovery in the present may still feel difficult. Perhaps I can help! Let me be a calming presence during this challenging time. Let’s create peace together. Let’s explore new opportunities. You are not alone!
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How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.