Couples Counselling Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Taking the first step to find help in working through life’s challenges takes self-awareness and courage. Congratulations for taking that first step. As your therapist, I promise you the following: I will work with you, at your pace, to help you feel confident and energized about who you are. I will help support you in facing life’s difficulties and in building strong and healthy relationships. I will value the nuances and uniqueness of your life journey and I will motivate you to meet your therapy goals with care and compassion.

I provide psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, childhood abuse, racism/racial abuse, depression, anxiety, anger issues, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, self image issues, relationship issues, work stress, personal stress, and stress from everyday issues.

I provide counselling to individuals who are experiencing emotional distress due to, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-doubt. I also support individuals in coping with stressful life events such as challenges at work, school, and relationship issues.

The first few years of a relationship can be a wonderful source of love, security and inspiration, but they can also be full of frustration, pain and despair. Do you notice that your conversations too often turn into fights and drive you farther and farther apart? Have you lost a sense of trust in the relationship ? Do you feel your partner can’t understand and doesn’t care for you? Do you have doubts about your future together? I can help you to make sense of your emotions and build a safe emotional connection with your partner .

Dr. Sohail Abbas is a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario. Dr. Abbas specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders:panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and all kinds of depression and mood disorders. Besides working with individuals, Dr. Abbas also helps couples and families to deal with a variety of issues including stress, dealing with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to life changes, communication, separation and divorce.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Can't stop thinking about the past or catastrophizing the future? I can help you overcome your anxiety or depression. I also work with clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, insomnia or specific phobias. My goal is never to change who YOU are but help YOU change how you respond to your environment and to practice self-compassion/acceptance. I won't ask you to do anything that I haven't tried myself or isn't backed by scientific research. Finding the right therapist is the first step, book a free meet and greet to see if we're the right fit for one another!

Change is a difficult and humbling process. Being patient, kind, and forgiving of ourselves is not usually something we learned as children. Talk therapy is not advice or guidance: it's learning to hear your own decision-making processes, noticing feelings and what needs your trying to meet, discovering your value systems, and moving forward with small deliberate changes. Together in session we will tailor the work we do to suit your specific concerns. Researching therapists, going to therapy, looking at our least helpful patterns, or deliberating on whether to stay or leave a difficult situation takes courage. I congratulate you.

What brings you here? Do you feel stuck in your life and thought patterns? Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming life events or even powerful feels of anxiety and despair. Or maybe you want to strengthen or create more meaningful and relationships in your life. Do you want to find a way to reengage with yourself and thoughts to live a more free and authentic life?

I am a gentle and bold therapist. I will listen carefully to your experiences. I will explore with you connections between your present thoughts, feelings, actions and past events. The aim is to help you understand more about yourself. The blue print for our actions, behaviors, feelings and self-concept was put in place at a very young age. We may look for patterns that worked well in their early context, but do not work anymore. A change may be needed. The insight you gain in a committed, active therapeutic relationship can be a powerful tool.

I see individuals and couples in my practice. In both cases, the therapeutic relationship is a place in which you (or you and your partner ) can feel understood and heard, and where you can know again that you matter. Therapy is at once simple - it provides you a space to talk about all the things you've been feeling and thinking; and yet it is also more - it is an experience of trust and of growth out of which transformation is indeed possible. Even in times when change seems impossible or out of reach, there is hope through the therapeutic connection.

I am Dr. Houyuan Luo. I am a registered Counselling/Clinical Psychologist and an experienced CBT & ACT therapist in Toronto, Ontario. Thanks for reading my profile and congratulations on considering the journey of healing and living a meaningful life! As human beings, we all feel vulnerable and struggle with things at times. Nobody is swimming their way through life smoothly and without bumps. As a psychologist, I am your co-traveller. About me: I earned a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. I aspire to provide high-quality psychological services. More about me on www.drhouyuan.com.

I believe that therapy should always be a place where we find unconditional acceptance, are held in a positive light, regularly gain insights and reflection, and are free to voice our thoughts and feelings without fearing criticism or shame. I have experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, struggles with substance use, relationship challenges, trauma, and issues of identity and self-worth related to race, culture, family, gender and sexuality.

I offer counselling for individuals and couples online and in-person at Plum Mental Wellness. I work with those dealing with life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety/depression, relationship challenges, and unwanted behaviours. As a former accountant, I’m familiar with the challenges professionals face as they finish school, choose life directions, and build their careers. I’ve worked with distress lines and SickKids, and have a comfortable history working with a variety of individuals. Colleagues and clients consider me to be warm and accepting. I am quick to encourage clients’ strengths and support change in a feel-good manner.

I have seen firsthand how timely therapeutic intervention can result in dramatic changes. Using evidence-based practices to inform our sessions, together, we can work towards self-exploration, understanding, and growth. My therapeutic style can be described as authentic, compassionate, and understanding. First and foremost, I see myself as a client-centered therapist meaning that it is my goal to meet you where you are and help you work towards your goals in a way that makes sense and feels right for you.