Gestalt Therapists in Toronto, ON

I offer a safe space, where you can grow your awareness and dive into your deeper Self. I am here to be the right support for you to face your challenges and step into your healing journey. Yes, it will be tough at some times and I will be there with you. Together, we will step out of your pain and into your awareness. Back to Body! We often forget about our bodies and tend to become prisoners of our minds. I’m here to remind, here to support you in letting go. You deserve to feel alive and happy!

Talk therapy, you might be surprised where it can take you. Assisting individuals, couples and families facing many different challenges, I offer both brief and longer-term therapy. Whatever you are struggling with I will support you to better understand, address and resolve the issue. Whether it is about stress, loss, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, a diagnosed disorder (anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADD/ADHD etc.) or a simple consultation, you and I will find the most effective way to deal with and manage the difficulties you are experiencing.

Welcome. My name is Hadassah. For the past fifteen years, my clinical practice has focused on supporting women with severe and enduring eating disorders and complex/developmental trauma. I have seen my clients persevere and overcome. You are the expert of your own experience. I know that an eating disorder can steal parts of your life. My goal is to collaboratively work with you to reclaim meaning and purpose in your life. I believe there is always hope and possibility for growth and change. My therapeutic approach is person-centred, compassion focused, and trauma informed.

I offer Psychotherapy and Counselling Services for Couples and Individuals who want more resilient and fulfilling lives. If you are committed to change and facing one or more of these issues right now, it’s time to talk: THERAPY for COUPLES: Relationship break-up, Affair Recovery, Should I Stay or Should I Leave?, Rebuilding after a Break up. PERSONAL THERAPY: Anxiety, Self Esteem & Identity, Depression, Mending a Broken Heart, Workplace and Career Challenges, Life transitions, Loneliness.

Unfolding, experiencing and living our authentic selves is what I am passionate about. I am highly skilled in guiding clients in accessing and exploring obstacles that are results of our deeply rooted beliefs. Unquestioned beliefs or limiting thoughts that can manifest as anxiety, depression or other psycho-emotional difficulties can actually be guiding lights on our journey to our true Selves. The essence of our being remains untouched as we grow and is waiting to be found and reconnected with. When you connect on a deeper level with your Self, your purpose, gifts, and talents show in their fullness and potentials show up.

I listen attentively and help you gain a better understanding of how you get yourself stuck. Then I will challenge you and offer new choices in a way the supports and empowers you.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you? I have been there, and I know that it can feel exhausting trying to figure it out alone. I offer my gentle curiosity and caring presence to support you in whatever struggles you are facing right now. I value the wisdom of my clients, and view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we can process emotions, explore deeply-rooted patterns, and experiment with new ways of being.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and a member of the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT). I completed a Bachelor of Psychology from the Belarusian State University in 2004 and a Bachelor of Clinical Psychology from the joint program of the Belarusian State University and Lateran University (Pisa, Italy) in 2004. I received my certification as a Gestalt Therapist from the Moscow Gestalt Institute in 2004 and again from the Gestalt Institute of Toronto in 2016. Please visit https://www.cwcp.ca/volha to learn more about my experience, qualifications, and working style.

I am a registered psychologist with 20 years experience (11 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.

Have you been suffering emotionally for a long time, made many attempts to overcome your problems, but nothing is working? Are you struggling with regulating strong emotions such as rage, panic, anxiety, overwhelm or depression? Do you want to feel grounded and have greater clarity with your intentions and decision-making? Are you hoping to learn communication tools so you can experience meaningful, intimate and long lasting relationships?

Welcome! It seems that you may be struggling with life challenges at the moment (i.e., relationship issues, work issues, loss, etc.), or, perhaps, anxiety, unwelcome thoughts, or apathy are getting in the way of you having the life you want. These are some of the common issues that people bring to my office. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups, and I draw from extensive professional training to ensure you reach your desired outcome. This could include moving through old and/or new issues, making changes, improving relationships, increasing your vitality.

I have been seeing clients for the past nine years: long enough to feel comfortable in my body with you; new enough to put additional care and energy into learning about your specific struggle and idiosyncrasies. The bedrock of my therapeutic approach is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), however, I use aspects from other modalities, especially the relational component of Gestalt Therapy. Above all, my approach is gentle and full of warm humour. I am committed to meeting you where you're at. All imperfections and shadows are welcome.

Healthy sexuality is a key component to overall wellbeing, and its my honour to be with you on that journey! Whether you want to explore your desires, address sexual shame, or improve your communication skills, no concern is too trivial for sex therapy. I offer a presence that is calming, approachable, and non-judgmental, with small doses of humour and irreverence.

If you are experiencing struggles and seeking support, you are not alone. Loss, trauma, conflict, life changes, emotional and mental suffering do not discriminate. Any one of us can go through periods full of difficulties - some more than others, but every person has personal knowledge of suffering in their lives. Therapy is not easy and there is no quick fix, but I am here to work with you, hear and understand you, and support your self-discovery process. I want to learn about your story, path and beliefs, and together with you identify areas where you have strengths and areas where you need to explore and try new ways of being.

Congratulations! You've decided to seek therapy. You've taken the first, courageous step towards the future you want and deserve. I specialize in individuals who are grappling with transitions in their relationships, careers, and identities. While life transitions can trigger profound emotional reactions such as bereavement, anger, anxiety, and depression, they can also be empowering and transformative.

Somatic-based trauma therapy, Relational Gestalt therapy, spiritual journeys, marriage, children, loss and grief. I’ve been around the block a few times and offer creative ways to help you explore how you keep yourself stuck, sad or overwhelmed and how you limit your growth.

I approach therapy by brainstorming life and it's complexities. by co-creating spaces where experiment offers perspective, art offers a bird's eye view, where dialogue leads to reflections, communication creates connection and movement allows for shifts. Together we can explore coping mechanisms; how do we look at intimacy; how we perceive our boundaries with another person or persons, among other curiosities and challenges that life presents. ​ I am a graduate of Gestalt Institute of Psychotherapy in Toronto, Canada and a registered member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

I provide therapy sessions online and in person in my office in Midtown Toronto, and usually support immigrants and newcomers to Canada who are dealing with depression and anxiety, traumatic experiences, high stress level, life-transitioning situations such as dealing with break ups, career changes, moving to a new country, and adjusting to a new environment.