Marriage Counselling Therapists in Waterloo, ON
At Trillium Counselling in Waterloo, we support individuals, couples, families, teens, students, and professionals with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, ADHD, OCD, relationship concerns, infidelity, and life transitions.
Our therapists provide inclusive support matched to your goals. Therapy may focus on processing trauma, calming anxiety, improving mood, rebuilding trust, strengthening communication, managing stress, navigating grief, or building coping skills. As a group practice, we can match you with a therapist whose training and style fit your needs.
At Trillium Counselling in Waterloo, we support individuals, couples, families, teens, students, and professionals with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, ADHD, OCD, relationship concerns, infidelity, and life transitions.
Our therapists provide inclusive support matched to your goals. Therapy may focus on processing trauma, calming anxiety, improving mood, rebuilding trust, strengthening communication, managing stress, navigating grief, or building coping skills. As a group practice, we can match you with a therapist whose training and style fit your needs.
Are you just surviving day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children?
Let's help you move from a life of surviving to thriving.
Are you just surviving day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children?
Let's help you move from a life of surviving to thriving.
My therapeutic work is aimed at supporting individuals, couples and families as they navigate the challenges of relationships, mental illness, being in community, survival under capitalism and the quest for meaning in their lives.
My practice is relational, which means I focus on the relationships in our lives which are important to us as critical aspects of our learning, felt safety and development. I work with people to understand the nature of peace, power and conflict within their relationships and how we can work to bring more compassion, and felt safety into our conflicts.
My therapeutic work is aimed at supporting individuals, couples and families as they navigate the challenges of relationships, mental illness, being in community, survival under capitalism and the quest for meaning in their lives.
My practice is relational, which means I focus on the relationships in our lives which are important to us as critical aspects of our learning, felt safety and development. I work with people to understand the nature of peace, power and conflict within their relationships and how we can work to bring more compassion, and felt safety into our conflicts.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions—grief, immigration, job loss, cultural pressures, stigma, or the struggle of balancing multiple identities.
My experience across India and Canada has shaped a deeply nuanced, integrative approach that I tailor carefully to you. In our calm, authentic space, your emotions and worldview are met with respect, helping you reconnect with your inner strength and step forward with clarity.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions—grief, immigration, job loss, cultural pressures, stigma, or the struggle of balancing multiple identities.
My experience across India and Canada has shaped a deeply nuanced, integrative approach that I tailor carefully to you. In our calm, authentic space, your emotions and worldview are met with respect, helping you reconnect with your inner strength and step forward with clarity.
Are you feeling lost in the middle of a big life change? Burned out, anxious, or quietly carrying the weight of family dynamics, relationship challenges, or a confidence that has slowly slipped away? Maybe you have just landed in a new country and are starting from scratch, or maybe life simply looks different than you thought it would. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you feel genuinely seen, not just listened to.
Are you feeling lost in the middle of a big life change? Burned out, anxious, or quietly carrying the weight of family dynamics, relationship challenges, or a confidence that has slowly slipped away? Maybe you have just landed in a new country and are starting from scratch, or maybe life simply looks different than you thought it would. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you feel genuinely seen, not just listened to.
I also work with couples of all orientations, helping partners strengthen their connection and find meaningful solutions together.
I am here to listen, learn and understand you and use evidence based practices to help you learn strategies to feel and live better. No mental health challenge is too big or too small to seek support and find improvement in.
I also work with couples of all orientations, helping partners strengthen their connection and find meaningful solutions together.
I am here to listen, learn and understand you and use evidence based practices to help you learn strategies to feel and live better. No mental health challenge is too big or too small to seek support and find improvement in.
Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, low motivation, or constant fatigue? Struggling to sleep, focus, or cope with stress? You’re not alone—and you’ve found the right therapist. I help clients develop coping skills, set boundaries, regulate emotions, and build a healthier, more balanced life.
Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, low motivation, or constant fatigue? Struggling to sleep, focus, or cope with stress? You’re not alone—and you’ve found the right therapist. I help clients develop coping skills, set boundaries, regulate emotions, and build a healthier, more balanced life.
I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults, teens, and families feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. With lived experience and specialization in Autism and ADHD, I help adults explore identity, relationships, and new or late diagnoses, and support young people with emotional regulation, school stress, and self-understanding. My approach is warm, practical, and tailored to how you think and feel, building resilience, deepening connection, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults, teens, and families feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. With lived experience and specialization in Autism and ADHD, I help adults explore identity, relationships, and new or late diagnoses, and support young people with emotional regulation, school stress, and self-understanding. My approach is warm, practical, and tailored to how you think and feel, building resilience, deepening connection, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
I am a registered psychotherapist who cares a lot about helping individuals and couples find their way to greater wellbeing when facing life's challenges.
My approach is first and foremost, client-centred. That means I believe my clients know their lives best, but sometimes, the right kind of support and another perspective can make a meaningful difference. I blend techniques from different types of therapy, including EFT, CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and more, to find an approach that works for you.
I am a registered psychotherapist who cares a lot about helping individuals and couples find their way to greater wellbeing when facing life's challenges.
My approach is first and foremost, client-centred. That means I believe my clients know their lives best, but sometimes, the right kind of support and another perspective can make a meaningful difference. I blend techniques from different types of therapy, including EFT, CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and more, to find an approach that works for you.
I work extensively with Canadians, newcomers, inter-racial couples, university students, criminal offenders and those experiencing family or intimate partner violence.
Life is full of challenges. We don't always have a choice what challenges we face. But we can choose how we view or overcome these challenges. I believe that we each have our own reserve of resilience waiting to be tapped into. Most of the time we have the strength to face these challenges. Sometimes we reach out to our friends and family for support and that is all we need. At other times, these challenges can overwhelm us and our system of support. We feel alone and helpless. When you are ready for change, let me support you in embracing your challenges and turn them into opportunities to learn something new about yourself.
I work extensively with Canadians, newcomers, inter-racial couples, university students, criminal offenders and those experiencing family or intimate partner violence.
Life is full of challenges. We don't always have a choice what challenges we face. But we can choose how we view or overcome these challenges. I believe that we each have our own reserve of resilience waiting to be tapped into. Most of the time we have the strength to face these challenges. Sometimes we reach out to our friends and family for support and that is all we need. At other times, these challenges can overwhelm us and our system of support. We feel alone and helpless. When you are ready for change, let me support you in embracing your challenges and turn them into opportunities to learn something new about yourself.
I support individuals in finding balance, clarity, and a stronger sense of personal agency. Together, we can build a trusting and collaborative environment where exploration and growth are possible. As a clinical social worker, I have over ten years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through trauma, crisis, and life transitions. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach and I believe meaningful change begins with feeling safe, understood and genuinely supported.
I support individuals in finding balance, clarity, and a stronger sense of personal agency. Together, we can build a trusting and collaborative environment where exploration and growth are possible. As a clinical social worker, I have over ten years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through trauma, crisis, and life transitions. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach and I believe meaningful change begins with feeling safe, understood and genuinely supported.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Longing for a sense of purpose or hoping to untangle from past trauma? Craving deeper connection and understanding in your relationships? Therapy can help.
I’m Fariba, and I’m here to make this process easier for you. In our sessions, I offer a flexible, easy-going approach, no judgment, just genuine warmth and compassion. Together, we’ll explore your concerns and unpack your past so you can begin to understand how your experiences have shaped you.
Therapy with me is a collaborative journey to discover your strengths, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and support your personal and spiritual growth.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Longing for a sense of purpose or hoping to untangle from past trauma? Craving deeper connection and understanding in your relationships? Therapy can help.
I’m Fariba, and I’m here to make this process easier for you. In our sessions, I offer a flexible, easy-going approach, no judgment, just genuine warmth and compassion. Together, we’ll explore your concerns and unpack your past so you can begin to understand how your experiences have shaped you.
Therapy with me is a collaborative journey to discover your strengths, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and support your personal and spiritual growth.
Daniel Hoffmann is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in psychology, addictions, and psychotherapy. He graduated in his Master of Arts in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UDLA in Mexico City, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Addictions and Community Service Work from Nova Scotia Community College. Daniel’s therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and authenticity.
Daniel Hoffmann is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in psychology, addictions, and psychotherapy. He graduated in his Master of Arts in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UDLA in Mexico City, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Addictions and Community Service Work from Nova Scotia Community College. Daniel’s therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and authenticity.
Trauma Therapy for High-Functioning Adults, Healthcare Workers & First Responders
On the outside, you’re capable, responsible, and the one others rely on. On the inside, you’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or running on empty. You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or patterns in relationships that don’t make sense. Many of my clients are healthcare workers, first responders, or high-performing professionals who are used to pushing through—but something isn’t working anymore. Therapy with me focuses on helping you understand what’s underneath the surface and creating real, lasting change.
Trauma Therapy for High-Functioning Adults, Healthcare Workers & First Responders
On the outside, you’re capable, responsible, and the one others rely on. On the inside, you’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or running on empty. You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or patterns in relationships that don’t make sense. Many of my clients are healthcare workers, first responders, or high-performing professionals who are used to pushing through—but something isn’t working anymore. Therapy with me focuses on helping you understand what’s underneath the surface and creating real, lasting change.
I specialize in empowering children, teens, adults, and couples.
This is a welcoming, neurodivergent-affirming, and 2sLGBTQIA+ safe space. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, BPD, self-harm, or grief, you are not alone here. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We will just use real, practical tools that make sense for your mind and your everyday life.
I specialize in empowering children, teens, adults, and couples.
This is a welcoming, neurodivergent-affirming, and 2sLGBTQIA+ safe space. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, BPD, self-harm, or grief, you are not alone here. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We will just use real, practical tools that make sense for your mind and your everyday life.
We also offer couples therapy.
The Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapist and Occupational Therapists at the practice offer treatment services and several have no wait list. Together, we offer services across the lifespan and for a wide range of issues, with a specific interest in neurodevelopment, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, sensory issues, and executive functioning.
We also offer couples therapy.
The Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapist and Occupational Therapists at the practice offer treatment services and several have no wait list. Together, we offer services across the lifespan and for a wide range of issues, with a specific interest in neurodevelopment, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, sensory issues, and executive functioning.
So many of us feel incredibly overwhelmed with decision making and day to day life with new babies, and disconnected from our partner because we don't have time, energy or the desire to connect in the ways we used to.
Whole Family Psychotherapy is a collective of certified perinatal therapists who are also parents - we've been/are in the trenches, and we want you to know that the right support - changes everything. We offer individual, couple, family therapy for those TTC, who are pregnant and parents in any stage as well as your children, youth and teens.
So many of us feel incredibly overwhelmed with decision making and day to day life with new babies, and disconnected from our partner because we don't have time, energy or the desire to connect in the ways we used to.
Whole Family Psychotherapy is a collective of certified perinatal therapists who are also parents - we've been/are in the trenches, and we want you to know that the right support - changes everything. We offer individual, couple, family therapy for those TTC, who are pregnant and parents in any stage as well as your children, youth and teens.
By Peaceful Waters provides comprehensive counselling services including: Psychological, Individual, Marital, Family, Group, Theraplay and Child, Art, Music, Mediation, Child Centred Divorce Services, Nutrition, Pastoral, and Spiritual Direction.
Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.
By Peaceful Waters provides comprehensive counselling services including: Psychological, Individual, Marital, Family, Group, Theraplay and Child, Art, Music, Mediation, Child Centred Divorce Services, Nutrition, Pastoral, and Spiritual Direction.
Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.
You may notice that something isn’t right. You may feel that you’re getting in your own way or aren’t the person you want to be. Maybe you’ve decided that there is something about you that is no longer working for you or the people you love. As your psychotherapist, my job is to work with you to understand what is happening, why it’s happening, and guide you towards feeling freer and more alive.
While working with me, you can expect that I will be focused on one thing above all else: listening to you. This means that my priority is to create a space where all aspects of who you are can be understood and appreciated.
You may notice that something isn’t right. You may feel that you’re getting in your own way or aren’t the person you want to be. Maybe you’ve decided that there is something about you that is no longer working for you or the people you love. As your psychotherapist, my job is to work with you to understand what is happening, why it’s happening, and guide you towards feeling freer and more alive.
While working with me, you can expect that I will be focused on one thing above all else: listening to you. This means that my priority is to create a space where all aspects of who you are can be understood and appreciated.
In life there are many paths to take; some are laid out for us, others we opt out of, and some come at a crossroads. Knowing what to do can become challenging and giving ourselves the space to explore where we are going or how we got there, can be a difficult process to undertake. Whether you find yourself lost, tired, and or uncertain, know that you do not have to come to these places alone. As someone on their own journey I understand the value of making sense and meaning of the stories we tell about ourselves, as these are the stories that will speak to how we view ourselves, others, and or communicate with the people we love.
In life there are many paths to take; some are laid out for us, others we opt out of, and some come at a crossroads. Knowing what to do can become challenging and giving ourselves the space to explore where we are going or how we got there, can be a difficult process to undertake. Whether you find yourself lost, tired, and or uncertain, know that you do not have to come to these places alone. As someone on their own journey I understand the value of making sense and meaning of the stories we tell about ourselves, as these are the stories that will speak to how we view ourselves, others, and or communicate with the people we love.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.