Emotionally Focused Therapists in Montréal, QC
Joseph Bottros - Individual And Couples Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples ( EFT), and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Do you feel overwhelmed, broken, and alone? Perhaps you've wondered if the issue could be with you. I know it’s hard to shut out those inner critics, and facing changes and challenges alone can be very difficult. It makes you feel worried, unhappy and pressured. Do you feel distant from your partner? Are you searching for a more fulfilling life? I get it. I understand how awful this is right now, and you don’t have to go through this alone. Yet, despite giving so much to everyone, you continue to come last on your list. I know you want to feel understood, heard, and felt. I am here to guide and support, you deserve this!
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples ( EFT), and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Do you feel overwhelmed, broken, and alone? Perhaps you've wondered if the issue could be with you. I know it’s hard to shut out those inner critics, and facing changes and challenges alone can be very difficult. It makes you feel worried, unhappy and pressured. Do you feel distant from your partner? Are you searching for a more fulfilling life? I get it. I understand how awful this is right now, and you don’t have to go through this alone. Yet, despite giving so much to everyone, you continue to come last on your list. I know you want to feel understood, heard, and felt. I am here to guide and support, you deserve this!
The BRI team uses a flexible and customized range of approaches, including Afro-centric approaches, trauma-informed therapy, Somatic, CBT, DBT, MI, play therapy, ACT, EMDR, solution-focused, strength-based approaches, attachment-based, EFT, and mindfulness to name just a few.
Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.
The BRI team uses a flexible and customized range of approaches, including Afro-centric approaches, trauma-informed therapy, Somatic, CBT, DBT, MI, play therapy, ACT, EMDR, solution-focused, strength-based approaches, attachment-based, EFT, and mindfulness to name just a few.
Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.
Do you feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed? Maybe you're navigating challenges in your relationships with a partner, family, or friends. Perhaps it’s hard to regulate your emotions, feel confident, or start meaningful conversations. It might feel like certain patterns keep repeating, making it difficult to break free or understand their connection to your past. Maybe you want to be more assertive, or perhaps you want to be more open and receptive. Maybe you’re ready to learn how to regulate emotions and process your experiences for the first time. Whatever brings you here, you've taken a courageous step.
Do you feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed? Maybe you're navigating challenges in your relationships with a partner, family, or friends. Perhaps it’s hard to regulate your emotions, feel confident, or start meaningful conversations. It might feel like certain patterns keep repeating, making it difficult to break free or understand their connection to your past. Maybe you want to be more assertive, or perhaps you want to be more open and receptive. Maybe you’re ready to learn how to regulate emotions and process your experiences for the first time. Whatever brings you here, you've taken a courageous step.
Within a transformative, trauma-informed and attachment focussed framework I draw intuitively from modalities such as: Narrative Therapy, EFT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and somatic awareness.
Accepting New Clients! In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.
Within a transformative, trauma-informed and attachment focussed framework I draw intuitively from modalities such as: Narrative Therapy, EFT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and somatic awareness.
Accepting New Clients! In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.
Our experienced therapists use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to tailor our approach to your unique needs.
Welcome—I’m Allison Cordner, a registered clinical counsellor with a focus on trauma healing and emotional reconnection. Many of the clients I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Using Somatic Experiencing and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I support individuals in safely accessing their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and building the tools they need to feel regulated, grounded, and empowered.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others.
Our experienced therapists use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to tailor our approach to your unique needs.
Welcome—I’m Allison Cordner, a registered clinical counsellor with a focus on trauma healing and emotional reconnection. Many of the clients I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Using Somatic Experiencing and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I support individuals in safely accessing their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and building the tools they need to feel regulated, grounded, and empowered.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others.
I specialize in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness-based techniques, Attachment-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I'm Jenny, and I specialize in supporting first- and second-generation immigrants of Asian backgrounds through life transitions, anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, and family dynamics. I’m here to explore how our identities shape our responses to life’s difficulties and the need to be "enough", while also uncovering new strategies to live in a way that feels authentic and aligned with your values. My approach is both supportive and inquisitive, creating a safe space where we can address feelings of disconnection, internal tension, and overwhelm.
I specialize in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness-based techniques, Attachment-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I'm Jenny, and I specialize in supporting first- and second-generation immigrants of Asian backgrounds through life transitions, anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, and family dynamics. I’m here to explore how our identities shape our responses to life’s difficulties and the need to be "enough", while also uncovering new strategies to live in a way that feels authentic and aligned with your values. My approach is both supportive and inquisitive, creating a safe space where we can address feelings of disconnection, internal tension, and overwhelm.
My post graduate training includes EMDR and EFT Tapping and somatic mind-body modalities such an mind-body movement, focusing and breath work..
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Coach who works with men and women who may be experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress, burn out and relationship challenges . As a trauma informed therapist. I understand how painful life experiences can affect us emotionally and also our beliefs and perceptions of what we think might be possible for us. Somatic sessions provide a container to connect with our trapped emotions and resolve self sabotaging patterns. I use an IFS lens to assist clients to bring harmony to different aspects themselves and make choice that support themselves and those around them. .
My post graduate training includes EMDR and EFT Tapping and somatic mind-body modalities such an mind-body movement, focusing and breath work..
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Coach who works with men and women who may be experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress, burn out and relationship challenges . As a trauma informed therapist. I understand how painful life experiences can affect us emotionally and also our beliefs and perceptions of what we think might be possible for us. Somatic sessions provide a container to connect with our trapped emotions and resolve self sabotaging patterns. I use an IFS lens to assist clients to bring harmony to different aspects themselves and make choice that support themselves and those around them. .
I have been trained in emotion focused therapy ( EFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as well as integrative therapy.
I acknowledge that seeking professional help is not always easy and I want you to know that it is very brave of you. I welcome people of all communities and backgrounds and look forward to meeting you!
I have been trained in emotion focused therapy ( EFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as well as integrative therapy.
I acknowledge that seeking professional help is not always easy and I want you to know that it is very brave of you. I welcome people of all communities and backgrounds and look forward to meeting you!
I use a variety of techniques borrowed from cognitive-bahaviour therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy ( EFT), and solution-focused therapy.
I am a licensed psychologist working for over 25 years with adults in individual therapy. I have helped clients address difficulties that have prevented them from living happy and healthy lives. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, effective communication and relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem and grief, among others. Through a safe and trusting relationship I will support you in managing challenging situations in your life and help you to develop effective coping strategies.
I use a variety of techniques borrowed from cognitive-bahaviour therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy ( EFT), and solution-focused therapy.
I am a licensed psychologist working for over 25 years with adults in individual therapy. I have helped clients address difficulties that have prevented them from living happy and healthy lives. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, effective communication and relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem and grief, among others. Through a safe and trusting relationship I will support you in managing challenging situations in your life and help you to develop effective coping strategies.
Jessica Bastonnais, Therapie Sanare Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MSS, TS
Verified Verified
Online Only
Trained in ACT, EFT, Trauma informed, anti-racist and anti-oppressive.
I specialize in therapy for men! I also work with women and people, regardless of their gender identification, sexual orientation, their ethnic and cultural background! :) Do you feel trapped? Nobody understands you? You have tried everything but nothing works? You've said it, shouted it, screamed it but no one heard you? It is difficult or impossible to say no without feeling guilty? You have been told that crying is for the weak? You've been told that something is wrong with you? I can help you work through all of this and help you become yourself again! I also offer ADHD coaching and couple's therapy (for Ontario's residents)
Trained in ACT, EFT, Trauma informed, anti-racist and anti-oppressive.
I specialize in therapy for men! I also work with women and people, regardless of their gender identification, sexual orientation, their ethnic and cultural background! :) Do you feel trapped? Nobody understands you? You have tried everything but nothing works? You've said it, shouted it, screamed it but no one heard you? It is difficult or impossible to say no without feeling guilty? You have been told that crying is for the weak? You've been told that something is wrong with you? I can help you work through all of this and help you become yourself again! I also offer ADHD coaching and couple's therapy (for Ontario's residents)
Eelendri Govender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSW, RSW, MACP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I pull from various modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, IFS, creative arts techniques, or EFT.
Accepting new clients - Life can be overwhelming, especially when carrying the burdens of anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship troubles, intimacy concerns, and/or troubles with emotional regulation. You do not have to face these battles alone. I aim to create a holistic, supportive, and safe space where you can be yourself. In this space, I hope to support you or your relationship in whatever you need, whether that is processing events, learning about yourself/your partner, gaining tools/skills, and/or uncovering your strengths. This is a space for you, in which you can take much needed time for yourself.
I pull from various modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, IFS, creative arts techniques, or EFT.
Accepting new clients - Life can be overwhelming, especially when carrying the burdens of anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship troubles, intimacy concerns, and/or troubles with emotional regulation. You do not have to face these battles alone. I aim to create a holistic, supportive, and safe space where you can be yourself. In this space, I hope to support you or your relationship in whatever you need, whether that is processing events, learning about yourself/your partner, gaining tools/skills, and/or uncovering your strengths. This is a space for you, in which you can take much needed time for yourself.
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Transforming Emotions - Alina Axin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My approach is humanistic and integrative, as I use evidence-based methods from several psychotherapeutic approaches including Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client Centered Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
You sometimes might feel lonely. You might at other times feel overwhelmed by your feelings, or sometimes you might not feel anything at all. What we feel, and how much or how little we feel can have a big impact on our lives, our well-being, and on the relationships that we have. If you want to better connect with your inner self and others, to be more aware of what you feel and how to manage big feelings, I am here to accompany you in your self-discovery by creating a supportive space where, together, we will help you experience and make meaning of your emotions.
My approach is humanistic and integrative, as I use evidence-based methods from several psychotherapeutic approaches including Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client Centered Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
You sometimes might feel lonely. You might at other times feel overwhelmed by your feelings, or sometimes you might not feel anything at all. What we feel, and how much or how little we feel can have a big impact on our lives, our well-being, and on the relationships that we have. If you want to better connect with your inner self and others, to be more aware of what you feel and how to manage big feelings, I am here to accompany you in your self-discovery by creating a supportive space where, together, we will help you experience and make meaning of your emotions.
Yanina Chukhovich
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, TS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I draw primarily on techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS) and emotionally-focused therapy ( EFT).
I work with older teens and adults who are often searching for improved coping skills and more intentional enjoyment of their lives. I believe in each person's ability to grow, learn, and transform longstanding patterns that have been interfering with their wellbeing. I have 9 years of experience working in community, hospital and CLSC settings. I currently work at Dawson College, where I assist youth and young adults struggling with anxiety, panic symptoms, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, OCD and intrusive thoughts, relationship issues and sexual violence.
I draw primarily on techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS) and emotionally-focused therapy ( EFT).
I work with older teens and adults who are often searching for improved coping skills and more intentional enjoyment of their lives. I believe in each person's ability to grow, learn, and transform longstanding patterns that have been interfering with their wellbeing. I have 9 years of experience working in community, hospital and CLSC settings. I currently work at Dawson College, where I assist youth and young adults struggling with anxiety, panic symptoms, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, OCD and intrusive thoughts, relationship issues and sexual violence.
My approach is eclectic and combines Attachment Theory/Family Systems Theory /Psycho-Dynamic & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/RLT, IFS and EFT therapies.
I am a licensed Couple & Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker, with over 25 years experience working with children, teens, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and concerns. I have a degree in Sexology and completed some post-graduate training from the Académie Sexocorporel Desjardins Inc. Member of the ASQ. Member of CADDRA.
My approach is eclectic and combines Attachment Theory/Family Systems Theory /Psycho-Dynamic & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/RLT, IFS and EFT therapies.
I am a licensed Couple & Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker, with over 25 years experience working with children, teens, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and concerns. I have a degree in Sexology and completed some post-graduate training from the Académie Sexocorporel Desjardins Inc. Member of the ASQ. Member of CADDRA.
Modalities/topics we can explore together: EFT, CBT & CBT-I, ACT, IFS, Mindful Self-Compassion, assertive communication & boundaries, and nature-based therapy.
My work is in supporting people to improve and strengthen their relationships with others, and who are willing and interested to begin with nurturing their relationship with their own dear self. I support in parenting, step-parenting, not-parenting, care for self and others, feeling and knowing from emotions, building confidence, and journeying through grief and loss. I also work with people who are exploring their sense of belonging and well-being in the context of their relationship to colonization. I recognize that this is a long path, deeply benefited by being grounded in relationship. Also offering CBT-I for better sleep.
Modalities/topics we can explore together: EFT, CBT & CBT-I, ACT, IFS, Mindful Self-Compassion, assertive communication & boundaries, and nature-based therapy.
My work is in supporting people to improve and strengthen their relationships with others, and who are willing and interested to begin with nurturing their relationship with their own dear self. I support in parenting, step-parenting, not-parenting, care for self and others, feeling and knowing from emotions, building confidence, and journeying through grief and loss. I also work with people who are exploring their sense of belonging and well-being in the context of their relationship to colonization. I recognize that this is a long path, deeply benefited by being grounded in relationship. Also offering CBT-I for better sleep.
I use a non-pathologizing, somatic, and relational approach based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP).
I'm a psychologist, member of the OPQ, having obtained a PhD from McGill University. I offer psychotherapy to individuals who experience anxiety, depression, dissociation, and related relational difficulties, due to past trauma. I work with people who are willing to re-experience past emotional wounds to resolve them, and who have sufficient stability/capacity to engage in this challenging work. My aim is to assist you in embarking on a transformative journey and guide you, in a trauma-sensitive way, in discovering resources deep inside that can help you heal past emotional injuries and lead a less burdened and more meaningful life.
I use a non-pathologizing, somatic, and relational approach based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP).
I'm a psychologist, member of the OPQ, having obtained a PhD from McGill University. I offer psychotherapy to individuals who experience anxiety, depression, dissociation, and related relational difficulties, due to past trauma. I work with people who are willing to re-experience past emotional wounds to resolve them, and who have sufficient stability/capacity to engage in this challenging work. My aim is to assist you in embarking on a transformative journey and guide you, in a trauma-sensitive way, in discovering resources deep inside that can help you heal past emotional injuries and lead a less burdened and more meaningful life.
Sebastien Nguyen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2S
Waitlist for new clients
I have received training from various schools of thought, including mindfulness-based (e.g., ACT), cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and interpersonal/emotion-focused ( EFT).
I am a psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. My approach is warm, accessible, authentic, and committed to your goals. Our work will be collaborative, respect your pace, and ensure that you are given enough guidance to develop perspective and start to get unstuck. Together, we can address questions and challenges concerning your mood, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, identity, relationships, or life changes. I am comfortable in both French and English.
I have received training from various schools of thought, including mindfulness-based (e.g., ACT), cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and interpersonal/emotion-focused ( EFT).
I am a psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. My approach is warm, accessible, authentic, and committed to your goals. Our work will be collaborative, respect your pace, and ensure that you are given enough guidance to develop perspective and start to get unstuck. Together, we can address questions and challenges concerning your mood, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, identity, relationships, or life changes. I am comfortable in both French and English.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
For over 2 decades I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy to adults for a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, burn out, time management, and goal setting. Some clients need only a few sessions to achieve specific therapy goals, while others prefer to spend more time taking a more in depth look at complex issues effecting their daily lives.
For over 2 decades I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy to adults for a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, burn out, time management, and goal setting. Some clients need only a few sessions to achieve specific therapy goals, while others prefer to spend more time taking a more in depth look at complex issues effecting their daily lives.
Do you want to feel less alone in your difficulties? Perhaps you are looking for support in addressing your relationship or self-esteem concerns or reducing your symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, or unresolved grief. I can help. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree from McGill University. I also have two Master's degrees in clinical and counselling psychology. Through my extensive training and experience, I've accumulated significant experience working with issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, relationship issues, suicidality, and trauma.
Do you want to feel less alone in your difficulties? Perhaps you are looking for support in addressing your relationship or self-esteem concerns or reducing your symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, or unresolved grief. I can help. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree from McGill University. I also have two Master's degrees in clinical and counselling psychology. Through my extensive training and experience, I've accumulated significant experience working with issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, relationship issues, suicidality, and trauma.
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