Couples Counselling Therapists in Scarborough, ON
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Christine Faihz
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you stuck in a negative thought spiral? Are you feeling sad, lonely, overwhelmed, and heartbroken? I will help you. For over 25 years I have helped people successfully work through many of life’s challenges, and transitions such as, Infidelity, re-building trust, separation and divorce, childhood sexual abuse, Trauma and (P.T.S.D); I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress,
relationship
issues, loneliness, as well as feelings of grief & loss. I offer a safe, reflective, judgement free space for you to share your story and begin to heal. Alternative lifestyle positive. Please don’t struggle alone, I can help you.

Catherine Chan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I bring to you my training and expertise as a Clinical Social Worker and Consultant, lived experience in freeing from the bondage of oppression, grief, and loss, the joy of parenting, intimate
relationship
, personal and professional connectedness, and most of all, track record in helping to make a difference in the lives of people I serve.
Need a breakthrough? Stand at a crossroad? Wish to take a second look at your road map? Wonder about your dreams and hopes? Want to become the best you can be? Worry about someone? Feel lonely? Exhausted? Anxious? Depressed? Angry? Vulnerable? Are any of these images filling up your space? Do you want some caring, respectful, and inspirational professional support for de-stressing yourself?

Deirdre Carroll Private Practice Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
This work can be done with children, youth, individuals,
couples
and families of all ages.
Do you feel lost on your path due to a specific issue, or feelings you can't clearly identify? Do you feel stuck and cannot talk to those around you? Or are you lonely and isolated, burned out or emotionally and physically exhausted? Are you looking to understand yourself on a deeper level? Stressors in our everyday lives, Relationships, Systemic Barriers and Trauma from the past can live in us and manifest as Depression, Anxiety, Physical pain and Insomnia. It is painful and uncertain, and can cause a lack of confidence in how to move forward. Therapy is used to explore these issues and gain lifelong tools to support yourself.

Maram Khalif
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Verified
I envision you might be a person who may be dealing with
relationship
challenges, self-agency including gender and sexuality, societal restrictions and oppressions who is interested in awareness and integration. With warmth, empathy, and unlimited acceptance of your personhood, I welcome you to dream big, challenge yourself, and recognize yourself fully in a safe space while I support you to process trauma and past injustices. We work collaboratively on issues around power (self) or lack of it and how to cultivate healthy aggression within yourself and within your relationships. Accepting
couples
only now.

Gigi Goary
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
As the owner of NuChoice Counselling and Assessment Services Inc, I provide a wide range of innovative person-centred counselling and assessment services that enhance and transform the lives of individuals and families. I provide individual,
relationship
, and family counselling for individuals who struggle in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, parent-teen conflict, and so on. In addition, I conduct parenting capacity assessments, custody and access assessments, and need assessments. All of my services can be provided at my office, in the community, or via online video.

Imogen Snell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Creating a space for pre-teens, teens, and young adults to explore the emotions that might have felt too heavy to carry, and too overwhelming to face alone. Whether your story includes trauma, anxiety, feelings of being stuck, struggles with eating disorders,
relationship
challenges, codependency, a desire to explore your own identity, or any of the many facets of life that impact us, healing and growth are possible. In this space, my goal is to support you in healing wounds, learn supportive coping skills, better understand feelings, and unlearn the patterns that no longer serve you, and instead learn to envision your wholeness.

Jessica Zhang (Accepting New Clients)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc, RP (Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support adults in finding their identity within their cultural dynamics. Together we can guide you from a place of feeling stuck or lost to a place of change. You may be challenged with difficult family and
relationship
dynamics and together we can explore your identity and strengths within your relationships, family, community, and culture. Together we can navigate your personal growth within your relationships and gain insight on how they have shaped you. You value connections with others while being who you are and want to be understood and find acceptance of what makes you you.
Scarborough, ON M1V
& Online

Esra Magsoud
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual,
couples
& family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.

Jacklyn Chung
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In this ever-changing world, it is easy to suddenly feel lost and stuck like the world is passing us by. It can feel quite disorienting to be in a space where you are unsure of how to move forward. As a Registered Psychotherapist, my aim is to guide you on a unique mental health journey that suits your needs and goals. By unpacking your past experiences and exploring how they relate to your present life, we can create a future that is aligned with your values and aspirations. My clients are typically adult individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity loss, and
relationship
issues.

Peartree Counselling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, RP, RMFT-S, RPT, CPT-S
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Couple and Family, and an approved supervision of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, I am also a Registered Play Therapist and a supervisor and a Certified Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist. I have a PhD in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University and University of Ottawa. I have more than 15 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy, and has been providing individual, couple and family therapy and play therapy to
couples
, families, adults, children and teenagers.

Kathy Lam
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MDiv
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker, committed to supporting individuals and
couples
to experience fulfilled lives and build secure and meaningful relationships. With different responsibilities, and desires in life, we often become disconnected from ourselves and important people in our lives. I am passionate about helping individuals and
couples
to build greater self-awareness and a secure connection with their special ones. I support my clients in their brokenness and validate their feeling of stuckness through understanding their inner world and facilitating different conversations with loved ones.
Scarborough, ON M1P
& Online

Varshini Skantharajah
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you’re looking to address something specific in the present, want to explore painful experiences in the past, want to gain perspective and understanding, or looking for a supportive space; I hope to be supportive of your path in therapy. As we connect, I believe in building a therapeutic
relationship
with you that is based on acceptance, curiosity, compassion and authenticity. We can gradually get in touch with what hurts, core emotions, foster a shared understanding of experiences and access your existing strengths, as we shift how we're connecting to both the hard and meaningful aspects of our lives, others & ourselves.
Not accepting new clients

June's Counselling and Consulting Services
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, BSW, MA(Psy), RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe that compassion and acceptance are key to building relationships with yourself and with others. Self-acceptance is an important step towards self-esteem, confidence, and contentment. I believe that addressing these areas will be the support individuals,
couples
and families to work through issues of depression, anxiety, stress,
relationship
concerns, and parenting challenges.

Carol-Jean Paquin
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer individual,
couples
and family counselling, taking the time to better understand the needs of my clients, keeping them actively involved in the therapy process.
Currently offering day, evening and weekend appointments for in person and virtual sessions. While initially trained in addictions counselling, I have spent years expanding my practice to include adolescents (trained at the Shonkier Clinic in Scarborough) and adults with acute mental health issues. With over 10 years of experience working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivational issues. I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to help my clients work through their struggles to build meaningful, happier and healthier lives.

Cheryl G. Westlake
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified
Verified
I know it is a stressful and anxious time and we are all processing that in different ways. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 25 years experience working with individuals,
couples
, co-parents, children, teens and families. I have been a long-term foster parent to adolescents. I work with people of all ages. I have experience in education, private practice and non-profit sectors. My hours are quite flexible. I offer telephone, virtual and limited in person keeping COVID-19 protocols in place.

Rameet Singh
Registered Psychotherapist, EdD, MEd
Verified
Verified
Our psychotherapy sessions are holistic & address healing at the level of mind, body & spirit. Some of the issues addressed include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem,
relationship
issues, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, spiritual issues & more. We combine the best of modern psychology with eastern wisdom teachings. I also specialize in feminine empowerment & divine feminine awakening, in a signature 3 month program called "The True Feminine Rising". In this program we combine psychology, spirituality, goddess work, chakra healing and yoga psychology.
Not accepting new clients

Nancy Dranitsaris
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
For 17 years. Providing psychotherapy, counselling and mindfulness training to clients suffering with depression, anxiety,
relationship
issues, or life struggles resulting from new or complex situations that experience has not prepared them for. Many seek therapy because they want their situation or behaviour to change, but are stuck in a pattern of repeating exactly those things they hope to change. My role is to help you uncover and understand your current situation and what may be keeping you in self-limiting patterns, help you learn and apply new skills, and provide tools for managing symptoms and navigating new experiences.

Katryn Harpur
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW, Psyc
Verified
Verified
I offer Individual, Family and
Couples
therapy.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with a background in Child Development and Family support, social justice and community development. I strive to maintain a critical and self-reflective practice that is rooted in anti-oppressive principles. In my clinical work, I believe that you, the client are the expert in your own life. My hope is to work with you in building a safe and compassionate therapeutic
relationship
, that centres your well-being and gives voice to your experiences. I consider it the most important job to bear witness to other people’s unique experiences; their joy, their pain; their need for recognition and healing.

James Vickers
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you in a newer
relationship
and doubting which direction things are going in? Have you and your
partner
been facing increased levels of conflict that you are finding more challenging to resolve ? Are you and your
partner
wondering how to restore things to where they once were? Are you and your
partner
up against a looming threat of separation and either don't want to give up on the
relationship
or want to separate in respectful ways that can benefit everyone ?

Kern Stanberry
Registered Psychotherapist, DMin, RP, RMFT
Verified
Verified
My mission is to walk with you as you take steps to address your personal and
relationship
concerns, challenges, and problems. I provide professional counselling and therapy to individuals,
couples
, and families in order to help you live healthy and fulfilled lives. George Eliot, a nineteenth century author once said: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." I will help you work towards finding solutions, strategies, and supports as you address the particular hurdles, problems, or needs that keep you from being the person, or having the
relationship
, that you desire.
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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.