Emotionally Focused Therapists in Thorold, ON
Emily Walker | Next Chapter Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I primarily integrate EMDR, ACT, EFT and IFS.
Perfectionism, high stress, burnout, chronic illness, low self-worth; these are my focus areas! If ever-increasing demands, a sense of chronic anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, and caring for others before yourself sounds familiar, let's connect. My aim is to help you move beyond coping and managing, and towards processing and resolving the underlying atterns keeping you trapped in this cycle.
I have additional expertise in areas including complex family dynamics, parenting, developmental and/or complex trauma, dissociation, self-injury, youth mental health, ADHD and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
I primarily integrate EMDR, ACT, EFT and IFS.
Perfectionism, high stress, burnout, chronic illness, low self-worth; these are my focus areas! If ever-increasing demands, a sense of chronic anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, and caring for others before yourself sounds familiar, let's connect. My aim is to help you move beyond coping and managing, and towards processing and resolving the underlying atterns keeping you trapped in this cycle.
I have additional expertise in areas including complex family dynamics, parenting, developmental and/or complex trauma, dissociation, self-injury, youth mental health, ADHD and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Life is messy and you may be feeling like you have lost what brings you happiness, or you aren't sure how to meet your own needs anymore. You may feel lonely and like you have no one to talk to about your inner experience which isn't matching the you the world sees. You don’t have to struggle alone. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to create a plan that meets your unique needs. You are capable of learning new ways of coping with the right support. Together we will take steps toward living a fuller, more emotionally healthy life.
Life is messy and you may be feeling like you have lost what brings you happiness, or you aren't sure how to meet your own needs anymore. You may feel lonely and like you have no one to talk to about your inner experience which isn't matching the you the world sees. You don’t have to struggle alone. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to create a plan that meets your unique needs. You are capable of learning new ways of coping with the right support. Together we will take steps toward living a fuller, more emotionally healthy life.
I assist individuals navigating the challenges of parenthood while coming to terms with the limitations of their own childhood experiences. I support those striving to avoid burnout but feeling uncertain about where to establish boundaries in their home, workplace, or relationships with family and friends. Additionally, I guide those who find themselves questioning their identities during life transitions and frequently comparing themselves to others.
I assist individuals navigating the challenges of parenthood while coming to terms with the limitations of their own childhood experiences. I support those striving to avoid burnout but feeling uncertain about where to establish boundaries in their home, workplace, or relationships with family and friends. Additionally, I guide those who find themselves questioning their identities during life transitions and frequently comparing themselves to others.
I know that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. You may be feeling stuck, exhausted, unsure of what you need, or simply tired of carrying things on your own. My goal is to offer a space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported as you begin to make sense of what you are going through.
I bring many years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through a wide range of life challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship/family conflict, concurrent disorders, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD and personality disorders.
I know that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. You may be feeling stuck, exhausted, unsure of what you need, or simply tired of carrying things on your own. My goal is to offer a space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported as you begin to make sense of what you are going through.
I bring many years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through a wide range of life challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship/family conflict, concurrent disorders, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD and personality disorders.
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.
If a session with a therapist were helpful, What would that look like? Safety, Compassion, Empathetic, Respectful, and Validating. I provide therapy for issues such as; anxiety, depression, grief/loss, divorce, life transitions, individual for youth and adults as well as couples counselling.
If a session with a therapist were helpful, What would that look like? Safety, Compassion, Empathetic, Respectful, and Validating. I provide therapy for issues such as; anxiety, depression, grief/loss, divorce, life transitions, individual for youth and adults as well as couples counselling.
Do you find yourself consumed with stress and worry? Are you feeling trapped by, and out of control of, your thoughts and emotions? Although experiencing emotional pain is a natural part of being human, it can make life feel overwhelming and unmanageable. When life becomes hectic, it is easy to forget how to take care of ourselves, which is one of many areas that therapy can help. Connecting with a therapist who is emotionally attuned to your needs and provides you with individualized care is necessary to address your concerns and achieve your goals.
Do you find yourself consumed with stress and worry? Are you feeling trapped by, and out of control of, your thoughts and emotions? Although experiencing emotional pain is a natural part of being human, it can make life feel overwhelming and unmanageable. When life becomes hectic, it is easy to forget how to take care of ourselves, which is one of many areas that therapy can help. Connecting with a therapist who is emotionally attuned to your needs and provides you with individualized care is necessary to address your concerns and achieve your goals.
Your stress and your relationships have a unique history and context. We work together to understand what matters to you, and why it matters, and how you demonstrate it to yourself and to others. The better you understand yourself, the better you can pick and choose your words and your actions.
Your stress and your relationships have a unique history and context. We work together to understand what matters to you, and why it matters, and how you demonstrate it to yourself and to others. The better you understand yourself, the better you can pick and choose your words and your actions.
For more than 20 years, I have focused on helping children, teens, and adults navigate trauma, personal challenges, relationship struggles, mental health, and behavioural concerns. My approach is relaxed, neuroaffirming, compassionate, and collaborative; it is grounded in experience working with clients in private practice, crisis services, family outreach, lived-in treatment, treatment classrooms, and youth justice. Together, we can tackle complex mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, trauma, behavioural challenges, and parent work. Parent and child relationships are an important part of my work.
For more than 20 years, I have focused on helping children, teens, and adults navigate trauma, personal challenges, relationship struggles, mental health, and behavioural concerns. My approach is relaxed, neuroaffirming, compassionate, and collaborative; it is grounded in experience working with clients in private practice, crisis services, family outreach, lived-in treatment, treatment classrooms, and youth justice. Together, we can tackle complex mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, trauma, behavioural challenges, and parent work. Parent and child relationships are an important part of my work.
Our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. We see clients navigating everyday stressors to those managing complex trauma or mental health. A wide range of needs are addressed including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, medical leaves, relationship/couple/family conflicts, self-esteem and identity concerns, life transitions, grief, loss, emotional regulation, coping skills, and ADHD concerns. Get started by booking a free consult on our website today!
Our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. We see clients navigating everyday stressors to those managing complex trauma or mental health. A wide range of needs are addressed including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, medical leaves, relationship/couple/family conflicts, self-esteem and identity concerns, life transitions, grief, loss, emotional regulation, coping skills, and ADHD concerns. Get started by booking a free consult on our website today!
Are there times when the "ways of coping" have stop working and thoughts and feelings do not make sense anymore? Do you find yourself looking around confused about what is going on and how you got there? Whether it is a lifelong story or a recent one that is causing you discomfort I will provide pathways for clarity and effective strategies to help you move forward at your own pace and comfort level. Together we will establish the most effective tools for your "Tool Box" to navigate your life and empower you to define and achieve life goals for yourself.
Are there times when the "ways of coping" have stop working and thoughts and feelings do not make sense anymore? Do you find yourself looking around confused about what is going on and how you got there? Whether it is a lifelong story or a recent one that is causing you discomfort I will provide pathways for clarity and effective strategies to help you move forward at your own pace and comfort level. Together we will establish the most effective tools for your "Tool Box" to navigate your life and empower you to define and achieve life goals for yourself.
Hi! I'm Nicole and I'm so glad you're here. I see therapy as an opportunity for you to meaningfully take up space in the world and in taking care of yourself. And it's a journey you don't have to go through alone. As your therapist I aim to be a grounding presence, supporting you with authenticity, warmth, and thoughtful challenges. I’ll encourage curiosity and compassion as we explore the conscious and unconscious patterns you feel stuck in and weighed down by. My hope is that in our work together you'll learn to understand your worrisome thoughts and support yourself through overwhelming emotions such as fear, shame, and guilt.
Hi! I'm Nicole and I'm so glad you're here. I see therapy as an opportunity for you to meaningfully take up space in the world and in taking care of yourself. And it's a journey you don't have to go through alone. As your therapist I aim to be a grounding presence, supporting you with authenticity, warmth, and thoughtful challenges. I’ll encourage curiosity and compassion as we explore the conscious and unconscious patterns you feel stuck in and weighed down by. My hope is that in our work together you'll learn to understand your worrisome thoughts and support yourself through overwhelming emotions such as fear, shame, and guilt.
We are accepting new Clients! Supporting individuals, family, parents, mentors in their journey. This experience is about you. We can provide tools, suggestions, feedback and guidance in working towards your goals and making healthy changes.
We are accepting new Clients! Supporting individuals, family, parents, mentors in their journey. This experience is about you. We can provide tools, suggestions, feedback and guidance in working towards your goals and making healthy changes.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you often wonder, "Will things ever get better?" Perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, battling stress at work, or feeling lost in life’s transitions. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout or self-doubt, or you've been feeling disconnected from your true self. You've tried to move forward before, but nothing seems to work—and now, you're asking for help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you often wonder, "Will things ever get better?" Perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, battling stress at work, or feeling lost in life’s transitions. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout or self-doubt, or you've been feeling disconnected from your true self. You've tried to move forward before, but nothing seems to work—and now, you're asking for help.
The Play Clinic provides FREE 1 session walk in counsellling for those in need. Also offering ongoing counselling sessions, in a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues.
Jodie is Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified EMDR therapist, Certified Trauma Professional II, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Jodie has spent the last 10 years focused on specializing in children's behavioural and mental health, working with first responders and complex trauma.
The Play Clinic provides FREE 1 session walk in counsellling for those in need. Also offering ongoing counselling sessions, in a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues.
Jodie is Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified EMDR therapist, Certified Trauma Professional II, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Jodie has spent the last 10 years focused on specializing in children's behavioural and mental health, working with first responders and complex trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself? I support teens and adults who want a space where they feel understood, safe, and not judged. My style is warm, affirming, and down-to-earth. I help you slow things down, make sense of your emotions, and navigate identity, relationships, school & work stress, or challenging life experiences. If you’re looking for a therapist who is honest, compassionate, and on your side, I’d be honoured to support you.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself? I support teens and adults who want a space where they feel understood, safe, and not judged. My style is warm, affirming, and down-to-earth. I help you slow things down, make sense of your emotions, and navigate identity, relationships, school & work stress, or challenging life experiences. If you’re looking for a therapist who is honest, compassionate, and on your side, I’d be honoured to support you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a brave first step. I provide a safe and caring space where you can explore what you’re going through, gain clarity, and learn practical ways to ease distress. Together, we’ll work toward building mindfulness, healing from past experiences, and creating more balance in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a brave first step. I provide a safe and caring space where you can explore what you’re going through, gain clarity, and learn practical ways to ease distress. Together, we’ll work toward building mindfulness, healing from past experiences, and creating more balance in your life.
Jess VanWyngaarden
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I’m glad you are here as it can be really difficult to reach out. I support individuals in working through stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict, family conflict, history of trauma, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and all phases of life who are in crisis or who have been struggling for a long time.
Welcome! I’m glad you are here as it can be really difficult to reach out. I support individuals in working through stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict, family conflict, history of trauma, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and all phases of life who are in crisis or who have been struggling for a long time.
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I often use a range of evidence-based therapies in my practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I’m really glad you’re here and ready to take the brave step toward getting the support you deserve! If you’re facing challenges like depression, anxiety, or significant life changes—including issues with your significant other—know that you’re not alone. Together, we can tackle these concerns and equip you with the tools you need to move forward.
I’m committed to helping you overcome your struggles and discover a more fulfilling life. Since everyone is unique, I tailor our sessions to focus on what truly matters to you. You’ve made a powerful choice by seeking help—let’s build on that momentum and achieve your goals!
I often use a range of evidence-based therapies in my practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I’m really glad you’re here and ready to take the brave step toward getting the support you deserve! If you’re facing challenges like depression, anxiety, or significant life changes—including issues with your significant other—know that you’re not alone. Together, we can tackle these concerns and equip you with the tools you need to move forward.
I’m committed to helping you overcome your struggles and discover a more fulfilling life. Since everyone is unique, I tailor our sessions to focus on what truly matters to you. You’ve made a powerful choice by seeking help—let’s build on that momentum and achieve your goals!
Accepting new clients virtually and in-person!
I understand that many life experiences can lead to experiences of loneliness or feeling stuck in some way. My aim is to create a personable, down-to-earth and empathic space for you to explore your experiences, building toward awareness and empowerment toward your agency. I support folks across life stages navigating life transitions, anxiety, low self-worth, perinatal changes, and relationship challenges. Together we can work toward finding flexible coping tools to reconnect you with what truly matters most to you, and that helps to ease your distress.
Accepting new clients virtually and in-person!
I understand that many life experiences can lead to experiences of loneliness or feeling stuck in some way. My aim is to create a personable, down-to-earth and empathic space for you to explore your experiences, building toward awareness and empowerment toward your agency. I support folks across life stages navigating life transitions, anxiety, low self-worth, perinatal changes, and relationship challenges. Together we can work toward finding flexible coping tools to reconnect you with what truly matters most to you, and that helps to ease your distress.
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Nearby Emotionally Focused Counsellors Searches for Thorold
- Beamsville
- Binbrook
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- Fort Erie
- Grimsby
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara on the Lake
- Port Colborne
- Saint Catharines
- Smithville
- Waterdown
- Welland
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.