Gestalt Therapists in Toronto, ON
Welcome!
"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."- Hans Margolius.
A lot can bring someone to therapy: feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, grieving, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever brings you here, I aim to meet you with honesty, care, and curiosity.
Welcome!
"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."- Hans Margolius.
A lot can bring someone to therapy: feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, grieving, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever brings you here, I aim to meet you with honesty, care, and curiosity.
People seek therapy because they are suffering and feel unable to find relief on their own. Hooray for you for recognizing the need for a compassionate witness and skilled support to undertake change! Maybe it’s anxiety, depression, or your self-esteem isn’t in sync with who you know you really. Maybe you're sinking under grief, trauma, or addictions. Maybe you can’t find or reveal your true voice in relationships. I will work with you to identify your goals in therapy and find the approach, within the scope of my training, skills and creativity, to release outdated burdens and move forward with greater clarity and pleasure.
People seek therapy because they are suffering and feel unable to find relief on their own. Hooray for you for recognizing the need for a compassionate witness and skilled support to undertake change! Maybe it’s anxiety, depression, or your self-esteem isn’t in sync with who you know you really. Maybe you're sinking under grief, trauma, or addictions. Maybe you can’t find or reveal your true voice in relationships. I will work with you to identify your goals in therapy and find the approach, within the scope of my training, skills and creativity, to release outdated burdens and move forward with greater clarity and pleasure.
Hey there- I'm Izzy! & Here's the highlight reel:
- I'm available evenings, weekends & daytime.
- I have specialized training to support the perinatal population, including those navigating fertility, loss, pregnancy, & postpartum. I have a particular passion supporting individuals through fertility & navigating struggles that seem too 'taboo' to say out load (ie. 'I just had my baby, & I have major regret'... trust me, I get it).
- I have extensive experience within the developmental disability sector and am passionate about supporting families and caregivers.
- Authenticity & real human connection are key to therapy success!
Hey there- I'm Izzy! & Here's the highlight reel:
- I'm available evenings, weekends & daytime.
- I have specialized training to support the perinatal population, including those navigating fertility, loss, pregnancy, & postpartum. I have a particular passion supporting individuals through fertility & navigating struggles that seem too 'taboo' to say out load (ie. 'I just had my baby, & I have major regret'... trust me, I get it).
- I have extensive experience within the developmental disability sector and am passionate about supporting families and caregivers.
- Authenticity & real human connection are key to therapy success!
Feeling stuck is painful. Seeing the same issues and patterns arising time and again despite all efforts to move past them can be disheartening. I can support you to look deeply, with body and mind, into what is happening. Together, we welcome all the parts of you, even the wounded or troublesome ones, to the table where they can be honoured and learned from with compassion and curiosity. As your clarity and self-awareness increase so will your capacity to make conscious choices that are in line with the life you wish to lead.
I don't know what is best for you; we collaborate to connect to the wisdom in you that can take you there.
Feeling stuck is painful. Seeing the same issues and patterns arising time and again despite all efforts to move past them can be disheartening. I can support you to look deeply, with body and mind, into what is happening. Together, we welcome all the parts of you, even the wounded or troublesome ones, to the table where they can be honoured and learned from with compassion and curiosity. As your clarity and self-awareness increase so will your capacity to make conscious choices that are in line with the life you wish to lead.
I don't know what is best for you; we collaborate to connect to the wisdom in you that can take you there.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, helping adolescents, adults and couples cope with distressing life events and mental health disorders. My passion is to help clients regain balance and move forward with their lives. I can address the following issues with you: depression and anxiety, poor sleep, grief/loss, alcohol or drug abuse, stress, workplace issues, relationship problems, life transitions (e.g., job loss, moving, retirement), chronic health problems, traumatic events, low self-esteem, procrastination, aging, marital difficulties, parenting, affairs. Although you may be currently struggling, it takes courage to seek help.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, helping adolescents, adults and couples cope with distressing life events and mental health disorders. My passion is to help clients regain balance and move forward with their lives. I can address the following issues with you: depression and anxiety, poor sleep, grief/loss, alcohol or drug abuse, stress, workplace issues, relationship problems, life transitions (e.g., job loss, moving, retirement), chronic health problems, traumatic events, low self-esteem, procrastination, aging, marital difficulties, parenting, affairs. Although you may be currently struggling, it takes courage to seek help.
I came to Gestalt Psychotherapy after a decade of teaching yoga and meditation workshops in Canada, Greece, Mexico and Nicaragua.
My approach is self-compassionate and trauma-informed. I am currently in a mentorship program with Dr. Gabor Mate where I am trained to work with addictions and childhood trauma. I take an open, honest and relational approach to therapy. In each session, you can clarify what specific aspect you would like to explore today and that can change as you wish.
I came to Gestalt Psychotherapy after a decade of teaching yoga and meditation workshops in Canada, Greece, Mexico and Nicaragua.
My approach is self-compassionate and trauma-informed. I am currently in a mentorship program with Dr. Gabor Mate where I am trained to work with addictions and childhood trauma. I take an open, honest and relational approach to therapy. In each session, you can clarify what specific aspect you would like to explore today and that can change as you wish.
My approach is collaborative and relational. I am not here to judge or fix you, but to walk with you as you make sense of your story and move toward a deeper connection with your true self. I support individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and neurodivergence, and I offer an affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ clients. I also work with community members navigating life transitions, helping them find steadiness, clarity, and connection within themselves and their environments.
My approach is collaborative and relational. I am not here to judge or fix you, but to walk with you as you make sense of your story and move toward a deeper connection with your true self. I support individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and neurodivergence, and I offer an affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ clients. I also work with community members navigating life transitions, helping them find steadiness, clarity, and connection within themselves and their environments.
I integrate Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness‑Based Cognitive Therapy to support insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns of coping.
I support adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or carrying more than they can manage alone. As a Registered Social Worker in Ontario with over 15 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, identity questions, grief and loss, as well as substance use (cannabis, alcohol). I offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel understood, explore what is weighing on you, and begin moving toward clarity, steadiness, and meaningful change.
I integrate Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness‑Based Cognitive Therapy to support insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns of coping.
I support adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or carrying more than they can manage alone. As a Registered Social Worker in Ontario with over 15 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, identity questions, grief and loss, as well as substance use (cannabis, alcohol). I offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel understood, explore what is weighing on you, and begin moving toward clarity, steadiness, and meaningful change.
Welcoming new clients. I provide meaningful support to thoughtful, self-aware adults, teens, and couples seeking positive change, deeper self-understanding, and a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the lingering impact of experiences that shaped how they learned to cope, relate, and protect themselves. I am a gentle and curious therapist, and I bring compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope is experienced as an unfaltering commitment to your wellbeing and growth.
Welcoming new clients. I provide meaningful support to thoughtful, self-aware adults, teens, and couples seeking positive change, deeper self-understanding, and a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the lingering impact of experiences that shaped how they learned to cope, relate, and protect themselves. I am a gentle and curious therapist, and I bring compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope is experienced as an unfaltering commitment to your wellbeing and growth.
Remedy is a vibrant and open-minded clinical practice that is committed to the personal growth of our clients. Our philosophy is to innovate mental health care and to work with our clients to amplify and support the lives they want to live. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, including to pursue personal exploration and an enhanced experience of life, as well as to address specific mental health concerns. However your goals for therapy may look, we are here to hold space for you. We believe that you are the expert in your own life, and we will work collaboratively with you to design a therapy plan that meets your needs.
Remedy is a vibrant and open-minded clinical practice that is committed to the personal growth of our clients. Our philosophy is to innovate mental health care and to work with our clients to amplify and support the lives they want to live. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, including to pursue personal exploration and an enhanced experience of life, as well as to address specific mental health concerns. However your goals for therapy may look, we are here to hold space for you. We believe that you are the expert in your own life, and we will work collaboratively with you to design a therapy plan that meets your needs.
Hi, I’m Kylie. Some losses are obvious, and some are harder to explain. Maybe you are grieving a person, a relationship, your health, or the version of life you thought you would have by now. You may be living with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or the kind of stress that leaves you exhausted even when you are doing your best to keep going. If life feels heavier than it should and people do not fully see what you are carrying, therapy can help you slow down, make sense of it, and find steadier ground again.
Hi, I’m Kylie. Some losses are obvious, and some are harder to explain. Maybe you are grieving a person, a relationship, your health, or the version of life you thought you would have by now. You may be living with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or the kind of stress that leaves you exhausted even when you are doing your best to keep going. If life feels heavier than it should and people do not fully see what you are carrying, therapy can help you slow down, make sense of it, and find steadier ground again.
My approach is unique and integrative, using Gestalt, Emotion-Focused, Adlerian, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral therapies so I can draw from these therapeutic modalities as needed to work with emotional, behavioral, cognitive and relational issues in order to better help people with their specific concerns and needs.
I am a registered psychologist with 23 years experience (15 as psychologist, 9 prior as psychotherapist). I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families. I am privileged to have worked with people on issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, PTSD, infidelity, stress, loneliness, low self-esteem, dissatisfaction in relationship at work or at home, family relationship conflicts, couple relationship difficulties, addiction, work-related problems, coping with chronic illness and injuries, lifestyle changes, LGBT, sexual problems, and difficult life transitions such as loss of a loved one, divorce, or career changes.
My approach is unique and integrative, using Gestalt, Emotion-Focused, Adlerian, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral therapies so I can draw from these therapeutic modalities as needed to work with emotional, behavioral, cognitive and relational issues in order to better help people with their specific concerns and needs.
I am a registered psychologist with 23 years experience (15 as psychologist, 9 prior as psychotherapist). I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families. I am privileged to have worked with people on issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, PTSD, infidelity, stress, loneliness, low self-esteem, dissatisfaction in relationship at work or at home, family relationship conflicts, couple relationship difficulties, addiction, work-related problems, coping with chronic illness and injuries, lifestyle changes, LGBT, sexual problems, and difficult life transitions such as loss of a loved one, divorce, or career changes.
Are you trying to be a good partner or father—but finding yourself shutting down, getting defensive, or repeating patterns you regret? Maybe conversations escalate quickly, you withdraw when things get emotional, or it feels like you’re walking on eggshells trying to avoid conflict. You may have been told you’re hard to talk to or emotionally unavailable. Part of you feels frustrated, blamed, or misunderstood—while another part knows something isn’t working. You don’t want to keep hurting the people you care about or lose your relationship—but you’re not sure how to change what’s happening.
Are you trying to be a good partner or father—but finding yourself shutting down, getting defensive, or repeating patterns you regret? Maybe conversations escalate quickly, you withdraw when things get emotional, or it feels like you’re walking on eggshells trying to avoid conflict. You may have been told you’re hard to talk to or emotionally unavailable. Part of you feels frustrated, blamed, or misunderstood—while another part knows something isn’t working. You don’t want to keep hurting the people you care about or lose your relationship—but you’re not sure how to change what’s happening.
You might be the person others rely on. The one who keeps things together, reads between the lines, notices what others need, and struggles to fully relax in relationships. Maybe you overthink, shut down, people-please, or find yourself repeating patterns you understand logically but can’t seem to shift emotionally. Many of the people I work with are deep feelers, caretakers, or people who learned early that safety, belonging, and love came with conditions.
You might be the person others rely on. The one who keeps things together, reads between the lines, notices what others need, and struggles to fully relax in relationships. Maybe you overthink, shut down, people-please, or find yourself repeating patterns you understand logically but can’t seem to shift emotionally. Many of the people I work with are deep feelers, caretakers, or people who learned early that safety, belonging, and love came with conditions.
Blended use of Jungian psychology, gestalt methodology, Christian, Buddhist and mindfulness principles can heal your relationships in mind, body and soul.
Owning your voice and feeling good enough within yourself & feeling safe in your body, is your birthright. Deeply validating yourself and navigating your life while being in touch with what feels truly right for you means you get to create and live life on your terms authentically. Your peace begins when you let go of needing validation from people who make you feel unsafe. Healing the impacts of narcissistic abuse, such as toxic shame, resentment, constant self-doubt, self-gaslighting, confusion, and self-abandonment, transforms your life. Healing this trauma means you will feel safe to be your authentic self.
Blended use of Jungian psychology, gestalt methodology, Christian, Buddhist and mindfulness principles can heal your relationships in mind, body and soul.
Owning your voice and feeling good enough within yourself & feeling safe in your body, is your birthright. Deeply validating yourself and navigating your life while being in touch with what feels truly right for you means you get to create and live life on your terms authentically. Your peace begins when you let go of needing validation from people who make you feel unsafe. Healing the impacts of narcissistic abuse, such as toxic shame, resentment, constant self-doubt, self-gaslighting, confusion, and self-abandonment, transforms your life. Healing this trauma means you will feel safe to be your authentic self.
Haley Chambers is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She provides online therapy for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Using an integrative approach, she blends DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Parts Work, with training in EMDR for trauma. Passionate about creating a safe, affirming space—especially for the LGBTQIA+ community—Haley helps clients build resilience, self-compassion, and a path toward healing.
Haley Chambers is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She provides online therapy for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Using an integrative approach, she blends DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Parts Work, with training in EMDR for trauma. Passionate about creating a safe, affirming space—especially for the LGBTQIA+ community—Haley helps clients build resilience, self-compassion, and a path toward healing.
Have you been feeling disconnected from your self, body, culture, or loved ones? I work with clients who are seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional clarity, and a more embodied connection to life. Many of the people I support feel overwhelmed or out of alignment and perhaps intellectually aware of what’s wrong, but unsure how to process things in a meaningful manner for them.
With a background in kinesiology, training in somatic trauma work, and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I help clients move through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and past traumas using both evidence-based tools and body-based awareness.
Have you been feeling disconnected from your self, body, culture, or loved ones? I work with clients who are seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional clarity, and a more embodied connection to life. Many of the people I support feel overwhelmed or out of alignment and perhaps intellectually aware of what’s wrong, but unsure how to process things in a meaningful manner for them.
With a background in kinesiology, training in somatic trauma work, and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I help clients move through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and past traumas using both evidence-based tools and body-based awareness.
Skilled in relational Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Are you experiencing burnout? Are you tired and often feeling the effects of tiredness on your body? It feels difficult to have the energy to get through the day. You are so focused on work - you put in long hours, you are getting promoted but you’re wondering whether you even have the energy to show up for all this. For a relationship or all of the other things in life outside of work. You’ve done all of the right things to get ahead but you can feel that something feels missing. Even though you are burned out, you know that stopping work feels difficult. You know you need to prioritize your health and relationships.
Skilled in relational Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Are you experiencing burnout? Are you tired and often feeling the effects of tiredness on your body? It feels difficult to have the energy to get through the day. You are so focused on work - you put in long hours, you are getting promoted but you’re wondering whether you even have the energy to show up for all this. For a relationship or all of the other things in life outside of work. You’ve done all of the right things to get ahead but you can feel that something feels missing. Even though you are burned out, you know that stopping work feels difficult. You know you need to prioritize your health and relationships.
Our professionals are trained in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, Gottman, RLT, Developmental Model, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Narrative, Art-based, CPT, PACT, and other therapies, as well as Occupational Therapy.
We are all sexual beings throughout our lifetimes. Because there is so much shame regarding sex, it takes courage to have a great sex life that we all deserve. Our certified professional therapists work with all individuals and partners seeking insight, healing, and greater comfort and knowledge regarding relationships, pleasure, and our sexual selves. Our clients face challenges with communication, connection, enhancing pleasure. desire discrepancy (differences in libido), erectile and/ or orgasm disappointment and inconsistency, relationship discord, infidelity, sexual compulsivity (addiction), body negativity, and transition.
Our professionals are trained in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, Gottman, RLT, Developmental Model, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Narrative, Art-based, CPT, PACT, and other therapies, as well as Occupational Therapy.
We are all sexual beings throughout our lifetimes. Because there is so much shame regarding sex, it takes courage to have a great sex life that we all deserve. Our certified professional therapists work with all individuals and partners seeking insight, healing, and greater comfort and knowledge regarding relationships, pleasure, and our sexual selves. Our clients face challenges with communication, connection, enhancing pleasure. desire discrepancy (differences in libido), erectile and/ or orgasm disappointment and inconsistency, relationship discord, infidelity, sexual compulsivity (addiction), body negativity, and transition.
I work from a Gestalt perspective, which notices our patterns, how we trip, and how we support ourselves in life, while being in the here and now of the current moment.
My approach is to provide support through compassion, playfulness, creativity and tenderness. We will explore sensation, and with the awareness of sensation, gain curiosity about how you move through the world, and why. It is my great hope to hold space with you. In quiet and noise. Without and within.
I work from a Gestalt perspective, which notices our patterns, how we trip, and how we support ourselves in life, while being in the here and now of the current moment.
My approach is to provide support through compassion, playfulness, creativity and tenderness. We will explore sensation, and with the awareness of sensation, gain curiosity about how you move through the world, and why. It is my great hope to hold space with you. In quiet and noise. Without and within.
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Gestalt Counsellors
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.