Gestalt Therapists in Toronto, ON
With a foundation rooted in Relational Gestalt psychotherapy, my role as an enlightened witness supports you as you feel your feelings, strive to make sense of how you approach the world around you, and proceed on your healing journey.
My 13 years' experience using inner child work, researching, and supporting fellow adopted persons and mothers of adoption loss has given me a unique insight into the struggles of adoption, the Primal Wound, reunion, reunion preparation, and the impact of early childhood traumas.
With a foundation rooted in Relational Gestalt psychotherapy, my role as an enlightened witness supports you as you feel your feelings, strive to make sense of how you approach the world around you, and proceed on your healing journey.
My 13 years' experience using inner child work, researching, and supporting fellow adopted persons and mothers of adoption loss has given me a unique insight into the struggles of adoption, the Primal Wound, reunion, reunion preparation, and the impact of early childhood traumas.
Yusra @ Nasreen N. Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily use Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, Gestalt, and Mindfulness approaches in my practice.
Whether it be a recent ADHD diagnosis, facing challenges with navigating life (post-secondary, work, parenthood, relationships), experiencing trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, depression, or coping with grief, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, triggers, patterns and behaviours in order to heal, and grow. Together, we can work towards finding clarity, resilience, coping strategies, and enhancing your overall well-being to navigate life’s complexities!
I primarily use Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, Gestalt, and Mindfulness approaches in my practice.
Whether it be a recent ADHD diagnosis, facing challenges with navigating life (post-secondary, work, parenthood, relationships), experiencing trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, depression, or coping with grief, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, triggers, patterns and behaviours in order to heal, and grow. Together, we can work towards finding clarity, resilience, coping strategies, and enhancing your overall well-being to navigate life’s complexities!
Jennifer Longpre
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, BEd, GIT Dip
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In the spirit of Gestalt therapy, we will work together at a pace that feels right for you to engage with thoughts, emotions, sensations and experiences.
I will meet you with curiosity and compassion in face of present challenges. I offer support should you be experiencing difficulties with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic pain, life transitions, family, sexuality or relationships-monogamous / consensually non-monogamous.
In the spirit of Gestalt therapy, we will work together at a pace that feels right for you to engage with thoughts, emotions, sensations and experiences.
I will meet you with curiosity and compassion in face of present challenges. I offer support should you be experiencing difficulties with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic pain, life transitions, family, sexuality or relationships-monogamous / consensually non-monogamous.
" This allows me to create a fully personalized approach, drawing on techniques from CBT, Gestalt, NLP, and positive psychology—tailored to your way of thinking and specific needs.
As you learn to manage these situations, you'll realize you can take control of any aspect of your life that you choose. I believe that all behavior serves a positive purpose, even when it seems unhelpful. Trance is a natural state we enter daily—whether we're lost in thought or focused on a task.
" This allows me to create a fully personalized approach, drawing on techniques from CBT, Gestalt, NLP, and positive psychology—tailored to your way of thinking and specific needs.
As you learn to manage these situations, you'll realize you can take control of any aspect of your life that you choose. I believe that all behavior serves a positive purpose, even when it seems unhelpful. Trance is a natural state we enter daily—whether we're lost in thought or focused on a task.
I’m a Gestalt Therapist with over 15 years of experience teaching mindfulness and somatic embodiment practices.
Are you feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle to know/honour the true needs of your body, mind and heart? Are boundaries difficult for you? Do you wish for less stress and more balance and deeper rest?
I’m a Gestalt Therapist with over 15 years of experience teaching mindfulness and somatic embodiment practices.
Are you feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle to know/honour the true needs of your body, mind and heart? Are boundaries difficult for you? Do you wish for less stress and more balance and deeper rest?
From a Gestalt therapy perspective, I’m here to provide a warm, authentic space where you can explore these feelings and work towards what you desire.
My approach is gentle yet direct, grounded in acceptance, compassion, and real strategies for change. I work with folks from many different backgrounds, offering an intuitive, embodied way to process emotions and make choices that feel true to you.
From a Gestalt therapy perspective, I’m here to provide a warm, authentic space where you can explore these feelings and work towards what you desire.
My approach is gentle yet direct, grounded in acceptance, compassion, and real strategies for change. I work with folks from many different backgrounds, offering an intuitive, embodied way to process emotions and make choices that feel true to you.
I am a Registered Social Worker and a graduate of the Gestalt institute, incorporating critical, relational, somatic, body-based and holistic approaches, including polyvagal theory.
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
I am a Registered Social Worker and a graduate of the Gestalt institute, incorporating critical, relational, somatic, body-based and holistic approaches, including polyvagal theory.
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
Drawing from modalities like Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, Gestalt, IFS, and Gottman’s, I tailor my approach to your unique needs.
Congratulations on taking a bold and transformative step toward a healthier, happier you! Whether you’re here to address addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or overwhelming emotions, you’ve made a courageous choice. Maybe you’re looking to set clearer boundaries, improve communication, or find support through life’s challenges. Whatever your journey, we’re here to approach it with curiosity, compassion, and a shared commitment to your growth and healing. Let’s walk this path together.
Drawing from modalities like Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, Gestalt, IFS, and Gottman’s, I tailor my approach to your unique needs.
Congratulations on taking a bold and transformative step toward a healthier, happier you! Whether you’re here to address addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or overwhelming emotions, you’ve made a courageous choice. Maybe you’re looking to set clearer boundaries, improve communication, or find support through life’s challenges. Whatever your journey, we’re here to approach it with curiosity, compassion, and a shared commitment to your growth and healing. Let’s walk this path together.
Natalia Vyzhol -Chronic Pain & Couples Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My therapeutic approaches are Gestalt Psychotherapy and Somatic Therapy.
Are you struggling with Relationship issues? Do you feel that your relationship is not what it once was and you you would like to work through the problems with your partner in couples counselling? I specialize in helping couples work through the emotional stress that comes with relationships, to build trust and enhance communication. In addition, I help people who struggle with the emotional stress of living with Chronic Pain.
My therapeutic approaches are Gestalt Psychotherapy and Somatic Therapy.
Are you struggling with Relationship issues? Do you feel that your relationship is not what it once was and you you would like to work through the problems with your partner in couples counselling? I specialize in helping couples work through the emotional stress that comes with relationships, to build trust and enhance communication. In addition, I help people who struggle with the emotional stress of living with Chronic Pain.
My approach is highly personalized, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Gestalt Therapy, Family Systems Therapy (FST), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFST), Transactional Analysis (TA), Emotion-Image Therapy (EIT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with years of experience, I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of concerns. I help individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, emotional burnout, trauma, personal boundaries, addiction, personal and professional identity crises, and more. For couples, I provide support with conflicts, communication issues, infidelity, trust issues, emotional disconnection, parenting challenges, extended family dynamics, co-dependence, and sex-life issues. I am here to help you navigate those difficult moments and build resilience.
My approach is highly personalized, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Gestalt Therapy, Family Systems Therapy (FST), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFST), Transactional Analysis (TA), Emotion-Image Therapy (EIT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with years of experience, I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of concerns. I help individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, emotional burnout, trauma, personal boundaries, addiction, personal and professional identity crises, and more. For couples, I provide support with conflicts, communication issues, infidelity, trust issues, emotional disconnection, parenting challenges, extended family dynamics, co-dependence, and sex-life issues. I am here to help you navigate those difficult moments and build resilience.
I use an integrative approach with multiple modalities (CBT, Gestalt, Strength Based, Family System Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Child Center Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR & Playful EMDR) to help clients and caregivers see the roots causes of their presenting issues; hence, working with the clients and families on a best approach for intervention based on their preferences.
“An unexamined life is not worth living “ Socrate. It is not unusual to question our own thought life, emotions and behaviors because we strive to become a better version of ourselves for a better life with a better quality of relationships and mental health. Handling relationships with family members, a partner, and children is never easy in this modern world with so much technology and so little time. Desiring functioning and meaningful relationships start with you. You need to learn to care, to heal, and to love yourself before you can love others which includes talking to a professional to address your challenges thoroughly.
I use an integrative approach with multiple modalities (CBT, Gestalt, Strength Based, Family System Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Child Center Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR & Playful EMDR) to help clients and caregivers see the roots causes of their presenting issues; hence, working with the clients and families on a best approach for intervention based on their preferences.
“An unexamined life is not worth living “ Socrate. It is not unusual to question our own thought life, emotions and behaviors because we strive to become a better version of ourselves for a better life with a better quality of relationships and mental health. Handling relationships with family members, a partner, and children is never easy in this modern world with so much technology and so little time. Desiring functioning and meaningful relationships start with you. You need to learn to care, to heal, and to love yourself before you can love others which includes talking to a professional to address your challenges thoroughly.
Meet Our Gestalt Counsellors
If you're seeking clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself, Gestalt therapy might be a great place to start.
With 7+ years of experience, I help individuals with substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders, and self-harm tendencies. I also offer supervision for student therapists, providing a supportive space to explore their growth, refine skills, and build confidence in their unique therapeutic approach.
If you're seeking clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself, Gestalt therapy might be a great place to start.
With 7+ years of experience, I help individuals with substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders, and self-harm tendencies. I also offer supervision for student therapists, providing a supportive space to explore their growth, refine skills, and build confidence in their unique therapeutic approach.
I incorporate various counselling methodologies and approaches, such as Gestalt (including BodyMind Rubenfeld Synergy method), Narrative therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour therapy, and others.
I am a compassionate, solution-focused therapist. My goal is to create an encouraging, calm and relaxed atmosphere, and to work in respectful collaboration with the client. I will listen to you, I will understand you - and will never judge. I provide ongoing support and practical recommendations to help clients effectively address personal life challenges or cope with stressful situations.
We are going to discover your inner strengths and build on them, gaining valuable insights and discovering ways to solve your problems.
I incorporate various counselling methodologies and approaches, such as Gestalt (including BodyMind Rubenfeld Synergy method), Narrative therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour therapy, and others.
I am a compassionate, solution-focused therapist. My goal is to create an encouraging, calm and relaxed atmosphere, and to work in respectful collaboration with the client. I will listen to you, I will understand you - and will never judge. I provide ongoing support and practical recommendations to help clients effectively address personal life challenges or cope with stressful situations.
We are going to discover your inner strengths and build on them, gaining valuable insights and discovering ways to solve your problems.
Alicia Tough
Registered Psychotherapist, MScOT, OT, Reg, (Ont), RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
In gestalt therapy, we call this "unfinished business".
I offer my experience, care and attention in making psychotherapy work for you. For over 13 years, I have provided individual and couples therapy to clients in emotional and physical pain informed by Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, and advanced certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
In gestalt therapy, we call this "unfinished business".
I offer my experience, care and attention in making psychotherapy work for you. For over 13 years, I have provided individual and couples therapy to clients in emotional and physical pain informed by Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, and advanced certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I also use Gestalt, Solution-Focused and Client-Centred techniques.
Hello, and congratulations on taking this courageous first step. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and I want you to know you don’t have to face this alone. My goal is to support you with kindness, dignity, and respect throughout your journey. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or you're struggling with sadness or uncertainty, I’m here to help you find peace and understanding. Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions and navigate life’s changes with compassion and care.
I also use Gestalt, Solution-Focused and Client-Centred techniques.
Hello, and congratulations on taking this courageous first step. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and I want you to know you don’t have to face this alone. My goal is to support you with kindness, dignity, and respect throughout your journey. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or you're struggling with sadness or uncertainty, I’m here to help you find peace and understanding. Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions and navigate life’s changes with compassion and care.
I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT as well as Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt and Jungian approaches.
As a working professional feeling anxious, overwhelmed and stuck you may find yourself struggling to find the solution to your challenges. Whether you are facing challenges with at work, with your personal mental health and/ or personal relationships I got you. As a psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience, I don't believe in putting people in boxes. You will receive a completely customized approach to treatment and together we will learn to make purpose driven, lasting changes so you can enjoy the life you work hard for!
I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT as well as Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt and Jungian approaches.
As a working professional feeling anxious, overwhelmed and stuck you may find yourself struggling to find the solution to your challenges. Whether you are facing challenges with at work, with your personal mental health and/ or personal relationships I got you. As a psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience, I don't believe in putting people in boxes. You will receive a completely customized approach to treatment and together we will learn to make purpose driven, lasting changes so you can enjoy the life you work hard for!
For dealing with past 'unfinished business' Gestalt 'two-chair' technique is most helpful.
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
For dealing with past 'unfinished business' Gestalt 'two-chair' technique is most helpful.
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
I chose to train in Gestalt therapy because, in my own personal work, I found it to be honest, approachable, and non-prescriptive.
Anxiety, anger, and panic are all normal and useful responses that we experience as humans. If you're feeling stuck in any of these feelings it might seem like you don't have a choice in how you manage them, and they can become limiting, overwhelming, and inconvenient. At best, you'd probably like to not experience these things at all, since it's normal for us to want to avoid what's painful, and feeling trapped only makes it worse. "I can't", "I should" and "I have to" are familiar phrases that lead us into situations that can make us feel activated or unsafe. With awareness of our needs we can become more choiceful and responsive.
I chose to train in Gestalt therapy because, in my own personal work, I found it to be honest, approachable, and non-prescriptive.
Anxiety, anger, and panic are all normal and useful responses that we experience as humans. If you're feeling stuck in any of these feelings it might seem like you don't have a choice in how you manage them, and they can become limiting, overwhelming, and inconvenient. At best, you'd probably like to not experience these things at all, since it's normal for us to want to avoid what's painful, and feeling trapped only makes it worse. "I can't", "I should" and "I have to" are familiar phrases that lead us into situations that can make us feel activated or unsafe. With awareness of our needs we can become more choiceful and responsive.
Olga Klimenkova
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT Dip
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6J
The anchor of my work is Gestalt therapy, which has a strong relational, somatic and existential lens.
It takes courage to reach out for support when not knowing what to do. That can be quite a lonely and painful experience, together with feeling disconnected, stuck and overwhelmed. You can get a better understanding of your feelings and behaviors, see how you are entrenched in your own patterns or how you get in your own way, process past experiences and just talk about heavy stuff without feeling like a burden. This work can bring you closer to understanding and experiencing your authentic self
The anchor of my work is Gestalt therapy, which has a strong relational, somatic and existential lens.
It takes courage to reach out for support when not knowing what to do. That can be quite a lonely and painful experience, together with feeling disconnected, stuck and overwhelmed. You can get a better understanding of your feelings and behaviors, see how you are entrenched in your own patterns or how you get in your own way, process past experiences and just talk about heavy stuff without feeling like a burden. This work can bring you closer to understanding and experiencing your authentic self
I work with a Gestalt-Relational approach along with trauma-specific, sex therapy and DBT.
Daytime availability only- I advocate for social and personal well-being, supporting individuals in finding their true selves, accompanying them on their journey of self-discovery, and awakening their inner wisdom. I believe that social evolution begins with personal transformation. I´m experienced in working with individuals addressing challenges in their interpersonal relationships. Also, related to sexuality, relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), and LGBTQIA+ people. I also provide support through the grieving process, life transitions, immigration-related stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I work with a Gestalt-Relational approach along with trauma-specific, sex therapy and DBT.
Daytime availability only- I advocate for social and personal well-being, supporting individuals in finding their true selves, accompanying them on their journey of self-discovery, and awakening their inner wisdom. I believe that social evolution begins with personal transformation. I´m experienced in working with individuals addressing challenges in their interpersonal relationships. Also, related to sexuality, relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), and LGBTQIA+ people. I also provide support through the grieving process, life transitions, immigration-related stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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