Couples Counselling Therapists in Ridgeway, ON
I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.
As a Clinician, practicing in psychotherapy, being a Sociologist and Educator----having taught at the college and university levels, I adopt an evidence-based approach. I seek to provide the best possible counselling through knowledge exchange, practical tools and proven techniques that work.
I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.
As a Clinician, practicing in psychotherapy, being a Sociologist and Educator----having taught at the college and university levels, I adopt an evidence-based approach. I seek to provide the best possible counselling through knowledge exchange, practical tools and proven techniques that work.
I believe therapy is vehicle driven by the relationship built between client and therapist today change.
My practice is relational based and anti-oppressive. I aim to be strengths-based with a fundamental belief that we all hold the ability to make adjustments to achieve our desired outcome.
I believe therapy is vehicle driven by the relationship built between client and therapist today change.
My practice is relational based and anti-oppressive. I aim to be strengths-based with a fundamental belief that we all hold the ability to make adjustments to achieve our desired outcome.
I practice with a clear respect and understanding that change is difficult and I am honored by every opportunity to be a part of a change journey. I am deeply invested in supporting those I am provided the opportunity to work with and the ability to identify and affect changes in their lives. My practice is rooted in a Strengths-based, non-judgmental, collaborative, and relational approach.
I practice with a clear respect and understanding that change is difficult and I am honored by every opportunity to be a part of a change journey. I am deeply invested in supporting those I am provided the opportunity to work with and the ability to identify and affect changes in their lives. My practice is rooted in a Strengths-based, non-judgmental, collaborative, and relational approach.
Tara Kelly - Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
2 Endorsed
Ridgeway, ON L0S
People seek out counselling and therapy for a variety of reasons, each important, valid and worthy of addressing. My passion is to help support people to draw on their strengths and resilience despite challenges that may be affecting their ability to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Whether you are coming to therapy to process past painful experiences, explore your current situation, or work towards future goals, I offer a supportive environment that allows you to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. As an integrative therapist, I draw from several therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
People seek out counselling and therapy for a variety of reasons, each important, valid and worthy of addressing. My passion is to help support people to draw on their strengths and resilience despite challenges that may be affecting their ability to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Whether you are coming to therapy to process past painful experiences, explore your current situation, or work towards future goals, I offer a supportive environment that allows you to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. As an integrative therapist, I draw from several therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
I employ common sense strategies that allow my clients to implement new ways of seeing the world in a positive light. I'll tell you that the most powerful tool on earth is the human mind but nobody ever gave us the operations manual. I see myself as a mechanic of sorts, offering information from the minds operational handbook, allowing you to switch off the auto pilot and switch on your self determination to overcome adversity and accomplish more. And for what it's worth, I won't shy away from politically incorrect responses. The world can be harsh and I won't sugar coat it unless it's necessary to protect you from imminent harm.
I employ common sense strategies that allow my clients to implement new ways of seeing the world in a positive light. I'll tell you that the most powerful tool on earth is the human mind but nobody ever gave us the operations manual. I see myself as a mechanic of sorts, offering information from the minds operational handbook, allowing you to switch off the auto pilot and switch on your self determination to overcome adversity and accomplish more. And for what it's worth, I won't shy away from politically incorrect responses. The world can be harsh and I won't sugar coat it unless it's necessary to protect you from imminent harm.
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We will create a relationship built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think.
We are a team of therapists here to meet your needs so that you can find the right fit. Areas of expertise include perinatal mental health, grief, parenting, couples, perimenopause challenges, and burnout. We'll create a treatment plan based on your unique needs and strengths. We're here to help you through the pain so you can be stronger and more empowered.
We will create a relationship built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think.
We are a team of therapists here to meet your needs so that you can find the right fit. Areas of expertise include perinatal mental health, grief, parenting, couples, perimenopause challenges, and burnout. We'll create a treatment plan based on your unique needs and strengths. We're here to help you through the pain so you can be stronger and more empowered.
I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others.
I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Additionally, I specialize in working with First Responders and PTSD/Trauma.
I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others.
I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Additionally, I specialize in working with First Responders and PTSD/Trauma.
I work with a team of experienced professionals to provide psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families.
Accepting NEW clients. I provide individual and family therapy to children, teens and adults. I have over 15 years working in hospitals, schools, residential treatment and private practice. Are you an individual or a family who is struggling with daily life challenges? These daily life challenges can affect important aspects of your life including interpersonal relationships, work, and your mental health. In turn, it may lead to anxiety, depression or substance use. I am here as part of your support system to assist you overcome challenges you currently face. I use a have a variety of therapeutic philosophies and coping strategies.
I work with a team of experienced professionals to provide psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families.
Accepting NEW clients. I provide individual and family therapy to children, teens and adults. I have over 15 years working in hospitals, schools, residential treatment and private practice. Are you an individual or a family who is struggling with daily life challenges? These daily life challenges can affect important aspects of your life including interpersonal relationships, work, and your mental health. In turn, it may lead to anxiety, depression or substance use. I am here as part of your support system to assist you overcome challenges you currently face. I use a have a variety of therapeutic philosophies and coping strategies.
My specialties are helping others to process big emotions like anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of motivation/focus, self-worth, people-pleasing, self-confidence, imposter syndrome, and boundaries in individuals and couples
You're a highly sensitive person and empath with a tendency to say "yes" too much. You have read the self-help books, tried things like meditation, journaling, and positive thinking - maybe you've been to therapy before, but you still feel stuck. This might look like people pleasing, self-sabotage, overwhelm or overthinking. Maybe for you it's anxiety, ADHD, low self esteem, overdrinking, procrastination, and difficulty regulating emotions. Often, this can show up as difficulties in interpersonal relationships - either being attracted to the wrong people or having a hard time finding fulfillment in your existing relationships
My specialties are helping others to process big emotions like anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of motivation/focus, self-worth, people-pleasing, self-confidence, imposter syndrome, and boundaries in individuals and couples
You're a highly sensitive person and empath with a tendency to say "yes" too much. You have read the self-help books, tried things like meditation, journaling, and positive thinking - maybe you've been to therapy before, but you still feel stuck. This might look like people pleasing, self-sabotage, overwhelm or overthinking. Maybe for you it's anxiety, ADHD, low self esteem, overdrinking, procrastination, and difficulty regulating emotions. Often, this can show up as difficulties in interpersonal relationships - either being attracted to the wrong people or having a hard time finding fulfillment in your existing relationships
Lately, your relationship feels more like work than connection.
I help couples move from conflict, distance, or disconnection to clearer communication and real emotional connection. Specializing in relationship dynamics, I guide partners in breaking old cycles, repairing trust, and building the kind of relationship where both people feel seen, supported, and on the same team again.
Lately, your relationship feels more like work than connection.
I help couples move from conflict, distance, or disconnection to clearer communication and real emotional connection. Specializing in relationship dynamics, I guide partners in breaking old cycles, repairing trust, and building the kind of relationship where both people feel seen, supported, and on the same team again.
I do this with folks who might need somenone to help them navigate anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and trauma.
It’s a special relationship, a unique space that I co-create with the people who are generous enough to share their inner worlds with me. And I believe, in that space, that all the magic and growth are there waiting for us. Being a real live human, I've struggled with my own mental health and worked from both sides of the therapist’s desk. So, I see you.
I do this with folks who might need somenone to help them navigate anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and trauma.
It’s a special relationship, a unique space that I co-create with the people who are generous enough to share their inner worlds with me. And I believe, in that space, that all the magic and growth are there waiting for us. Being a real live human, I've struggled with my own mental health and worked from both sides of the therapist’s desk. So, I see you.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
With over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in perinatal mental health, offering expert support for fertility challenges, birth preparation, postpartum coping, and healing from birth trauma. As a mother of four, I deeply understand the emotional complexities of parenthood. My practice provides a compassionate and integrative approach tailored to your unique needs.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
With over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in perinatal mental health, offering expert support for fertility challenges, birth preparation, postpartum coping, and healing from birth trauma. As a mother of four, I deeply understand the emotional complexities of parenthood. My practice provides a compassionate and integrative approach tailored to your unique needs.
Together, let's explore and process your experiences, develop healthier relationship patterns, and help you regain a sense of inner peace.
I specialize in relationships issues, trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief and marriage counselling. You will be able to have relationships that is built on trust and be able to recognize and break unhealthy patterns. Through a practical approach, you will learn to set boundaries without fears of rejection, cope with your emotions, and have your needs met.
Together, let's explore and process your experiences, develop healthier relationship patterns, and help you regain a sense of inner peace.
I specialize in relationships issues, trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief and marriage counselling. You will be able to have relationships that is built on trust and be able to recognize and break unhealthy patterns. Through a practical approach, you will learn to set boundaries without fears of rejection, cope with your emotions, and have your needs met.
I work with both individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength and resilience of the people I have worked with.
I am a calm, non-judgmental individual that will offer you the space to explore your emotions and internal questions. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed collaborative approach to therapy to help my clients to find tangible and sustainable solutions to address the challenges in their lives. I am committed to seeing people from a holistic perspective.
I work with both individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength and resilience of the people I have worked with.
I am a calm, non-judgmental individual that will offer you the space to explore your emotions and internal questions. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed collaborative approach to therapy to help my clients to find tangible and sustainable solutions to address the challenges in their lives. I am committed to seeing people from a holistic perspective.
Emotion focused, strength based, relationship counselling, ACT, CBT, family systems, attachment theory, and response based therapy are some of the approaches I find most useful.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As a practitioner, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients on their path to well-being and supporting them in creating a life they truly love—a beautiful life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy and appreciation for each unique journey. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the belief that everyone deserves a positive, supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
Emotion focused, strength based, relationship counselling, ACT, CBT, family systems, attachment theory, and response based therapy are some of the approaches I find most useful.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As a practitioner, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients on their path to well-being and supporting them in creating a life they truly love—a beautiful life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy and appreciation for each unique journey. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the belief that everyone deserves a positive, supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
Emotion focused, strength based, relationship counselling, ACT, CBT, family systems, attachment theory, and response based therapy are some of the approaches I find most useful.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As a practitioner, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients on their path to well-being and supporting them in creating a life they truly love—a beautiful life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy and appreciation for each unique journey. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the belief that everyone deserves a positive, supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
Emotion focused, strength based, relationship counselling, ACT, CBT, family systems, attachment theory, and response based therapy are some of the approaches I find most useful.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As a practitioner, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients on their path to well-being and supporting them in creating a life they truly love—a beautiful life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy and appreciation for each unique journey. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the belief that everyone deserves a positive, supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
Tracy Van Oosten
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Waitlist for new clients
I work with both individuals and couples.
I work from the firmly rooted belief that all people make sense. That all of our patterns have a purpose, and more often than not, that purpose is to protect ourselves. But why do these strategies sometimes feel like they are getting in the way of what we want or need? Together, we will bring curiosity and compassion to this question while adapting new strategies as we reorganize ourselves and our relationships.
I work with both individuals and couples.
I work from the firmly rooted belief that all people make sense. That all of our patterns have a purpose, and more often than not, that purpose is to protect ourselves. But why do these strategies sometimes feel like they are getting in the way of what we want or need? Together, we will bring curiosity and compassion to this question while adapting new strategies as we reorganize ourselves and our relationships.
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying so much on your own. Whether you’re a first responder, living with chronic pain or illness, navigating the impacts of childhood trauma, or struggling with relationships or sexuality, you deserve support that feels safe, respectful, and effective. I bring over 20 years of experience as a therapist and social worker. I’m deeply committed to walking alongside people ready to explore their inner world and move toward healing.
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying so much on your own. Whether you’re a first responder, living with chronic pain or illness, navigating the impacts of childhood trauma, or struggling with relationships or sexuality, you deserve support that feels safe, respectful, and effective. I bring over 20 years of experience as a therapist and social worker. I’m deeply committed to walking alongside people ready to explore their inner world and move toward healing.
Ian Robertson Social Work Professional Corp.
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Niagara Falls, ON L2E
I am a clinical traumatologist with advanced trauma training and expanded clinical experience in providing therapy for many unique issues for families, couples, and individuals.
Our approach is guided by several evidence-based psychotherapies grounded mostly in trauma-specific advanced therapies, including EMDR, Brain-Spotting, Polyvagal, Safe Sound Protocol, Structural Dissociation, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Schema, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Our process includes assessment, targeting change, & creating change.
I am a clinical traumatologist with advanced trauma training and expanded clinical experience in providing therapy for many unique issues for families, couples, and individuals.
Our approach is guided by several evidence-based psychotherapies grounded mostly in trauma-specific advanced therapies, including EMDR, Brain-Spotting, Polyvagal, Safe Sound Protocol, Structural Dissociation, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Schema, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Our process includes assessment, targeting change, & creating change.
We serve children, adolescents, and adults and individuals and couples with a variety of concerns.
We offer many modalities to treatment based on clients needs.
We serve children, adolescents, and adults and individuals and couples with a variety of concerns.
We offer many modalities to treatment based on clients needs.
Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.