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Compass Community Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MThThDR, RMFT, MSc
Verified Verified
Drayton, ON N0G
Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 9:00 pm), Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Our Mission: To provide responsive and professional resources, fostering wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision: A resilient and supported community. Our Values: People, Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability
Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 9:00 pm), Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Our Mission: To provide responsive and professional resources, fostering wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision: A resilient and supported community. Our Values: People, Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability
(519) 900-5690 View (519) 900-5690

Online Therapists

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4D Health Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7M
If you are looking for help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, phobias, anger management or behavioural issues, we provide professional assistance whether it's personal growth, low self-esteem, or relationship issues we support you through our coaching services and accompany you throughout the process. You can approach us from any part of the world through online services. We speak you're native tongue English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic and many more. It assists us to understand you and lessens the communication gap, hence being able to meet your expectations.
If you are looking for help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, phobias, anger management or behavioural issues, we provide professional assistance whether it's personal growth, low self-esteem, or relationship issues we support you through our coaching services and accompany you throughout the process. You can approach us from any part of the world through online services. We speak you're native tongue English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic and many more. It assists us to understand you and lessens the communication gap, hence being able to meet your expectations.
(289) 207-7497 View (289) 207-7497
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Zakir Farook Savai:
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6P
We all have different backgrounds and journeys that lead us to crossroads in life; some of us are hoping for relief, while others are searching for growth. When I get calls from clients looking for help, they don’t ask me what modality I use, instead they want to know who I am. Therapy is more about the relationship than the method, and this has been proven by research. I will apply my knowledge and expertise to help you navigate your psychological, emotional and relational issues with care. I have been helping people for over a decade in various capacities. We all have untapped resources and strengths waiting to be discovered.
We all have different backgrounds and journeys that lead us to crossroads in life; some of us are hoping for relief, while others are searching for growth. When I get calls from clients looking for help, they don’t ask me what modality I use, instead they want to know who I am. Therapy is more about the relationship than the method, and this has been proven by research. I will apply my knowledge and expertise to help you navigate your psychological, emotional and relational issues with care. I have been helping people for over a decade in various capacities. We all have untapped resources and strengths waiting to be discovered.
(289) 207-5649 View (289) 207-5649
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NKS Therapy
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M9B
All of our practitioners are licensed, highly trained mental health professionals with expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Relationship/Dating Issues, Career Issues, Marriage/Divorce, Parenting Issues, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, and more.
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
All of our practitioners are licensed, highly trained mental health professionals with expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Relationship/Dating Issues, Career Issues, Marriage/Divorce, Parenting Issues, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, and more.
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
(289) 206-7074 View (289) 206-7074
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Krish Dhir
Registered Social Worker, BComm, BSW, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4H  (Online Only)
I focus on self-doubt, perfectionism, trauma, workplace burnout, stress management, relationship issues, pre & post bariatric surgery adjustment and emotional eating.
Do you ever wonder what feeling different or positive change would look like? Accessing help can be a challenging yet a simple process depending on the different walks of life we come from. Whether you are having difficulty coping with an event that happened in the past or present, feeling stuck, sad, overwhelmed, worried about the future, want to break the cycle of an unhelpful pattern that is impacting your life, managing avoidance, or improve relationships, we will work together to develop strategies towards achieving your goals at your pace. I will partner with you to refine and align your intentions for personal growth!
I focus on self-doubt, perfectionism, trauma, workplace burnout, stress management, relationship issues, pre & post bariatric surgery adjustment and emotional eating.
Do you ever wonder what feeling different or positive change would look like? Accessing help can be a challenging yet a simple process depending on the different walks of life we come from. Whether you are having difficulty coping with an event that happened in the past or present, feeling stuck, sad, overwhelmed, worried about the future, want to break the cycle of an unhelpful pattern that is impacting your life, managing avoidance, or improve relationships, we will work together to develop strategies towards achieving your goals at your pace. I will partner with you to refine and align your intentions for personal growth!
(289) 217-0461 View (289) 217-0461
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Trauma/Anxiety Therapy- Neem Tree Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
AT NTC, we offer trauma-informed care, and help with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss.
Are you struggling with troubling thoughts or feeling stuck in life? Looking for clarity through difficult past or present? Please feel free to reach out. I am a registered psychotherapist, and I believe in empowering my clients with new skills and perspectives so they can grow and realize their own potential. My approach is client centred, and rooted in the idea of cultivating love and kindness for one self. Within the safety of our sessions, together we can examine and work on areas of your life that need kind attention.
AT NTC, we offer trauma-informed care, and help with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss.
Are you struggling with troubling thoughts or feeling stuck in life? Looking for clarity through difficult past or present? Please feel free to reach out. I am a registered psychotherapist, and I believe in empowering my clients with new skills and perspectives so they can grow and realize their own potential. My approach is client centred, and rooted in the idea of cultivating love and kindness for one self. Within the safety of our sessions, together we can examine and work on areas of your life that need kind attention.
(289) 312-8469 View (289) 312-8469
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Ekta Hattangady
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4X  (Online Only)
A positive therapeutic relationship can be empowering to take action that best serves you and your overall vision for life.
Therapy with me is about befriending oneself unconditionally, with compassion and kindness. Through traumas, life transitions, mistakes, and successes, mindfulness can be that constant strategy that allows you to be grounded firmly in your healing. My approach is holistic, and one that synthesizes the mind, body, and spirit. My work is rooted in yoga and Buddhist practices and my professional social work experience of 18 years. My practice is LGBTQIA2S-affirming, pro-fat and anti-racist. My areas of specialty are: anxiety, depression, chronic/terminal illness, grief, burnout, body image, relationships, and immigrant issues.
A positive therapeutic relationship can be empowering to take action that best serves you and your overall vision for life.
Therapy with me is about befriending oneself unconditionally, with compassion and kindness. Through traumas, life transitions, mistakes, and successes, mindfulness can be that constant strategy that allows you to be grounded firmly in your healing. My approach is holistic, and one that synthesizes the mind, body, and spirit. My work is rooted in yoga and Buddhist practices and my professional social work experience of 18 years. My practice is LGBTQIA2S-affirming, pro-fat and anti-racist. My areas of specialty are: anxiety, depression, chronic/terminal illness, grief, burnout, body image, relationships, and immigrant issues.
(289) 217-5649 View (289) 217-5649
Photo of Zainab Adil Gandhi, Counsellor in Drayton, ON
Zainab Adil Gandhi
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
Stouffville, ON L4A  (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to effectively address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and disruptive cycles.
What if you could talk to your partner without every conversation turning into an explosive argument? How would it feel to wake up for just one day without the weight of stress, sadness, or anxiety holding you down? Can you imagine having a healthy routine and effectively managing your anger? What if you could share your thoughts and feelings without fearing judgment, and live a life free from the shackles of guilt? I understand how good that would feel because I'm here to help you make it a reality at CheerUp Counseling Services. I am deeply committed to providing you with a nurturing, compassionate space.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to effectively address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and disruptive cycles.
What if you could talk to your partner without every conversation turning into an explosive argument? How would it feel to wake up for just one day without the weight of stress, sadness, or anxiety holding you down? Can you imagine having a healthy routine and effectively managing your anger? What if you could share your thoughts and feelings without fearing judgment, and live a life free from the shackles of guilt? I understand how good that would feel because I'm here to help you make it a reality at CheerUp Counseling Services. I am deeply committed to providing you with a nurturing, compassionate space.
(647) 496-2184 View (647) 496-2184
Photo of Minni Sharma, Registered Psychotherapist in Drayton, ON
Minni Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
I am also Relationship and Divorce Specialist, and a Collaborative Family Professional.
Compassionate support is here! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.
I am also Relationship and Divorce Specialist, and a Collaborative Family Professional.
Compassionate support is here! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.
(647) 559-3109 View (647) 559-3109
Photo of Shahnaz Ahmed, Registered Social Worker in Drayton, ON
Shahnaz Ahmed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6H  (Online Only)
Our therapeutic relationship aims to make you feel acknowledged and validated as we work to address your concerns.
Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Our therapeutic relationship aims to make you feel acknowledged and validated as we work to address your concerns.
Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
(844) 402-2059 View (844) 402-2059
Photo of Parminder Nijjer- Healthy Mind Therapy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Drayton, ON
Parminder Nijjer- Healthy Mind Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6P
Motivated and compassionate Mental Health Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. I have extensive experience with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, coping effectively with stress, social skills training, self-esteem, pain management, emotional healing with attachment lens, Trauma, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with my clients to resurface and reconnect to resources within them to live a fulfilled and balanced life.
Motivated and compassionate Mental Health Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. I have extensive experience with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, coping effectively with stress, social skills training, self-esteem, pain management, emotional healing with attachment lens, Trauma, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with my clients to resurface and reconnect to resources within them to live a fulfilled and balanced life.
(877) 837-3524 View (877) 837-3524
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Present Mind
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4T
We provide compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and relationship issues.
We provide compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and relationship issues.
(437) 747-5331 View (437) 747-5331
Photo of Sophia Raja, Registered Social Worker in Drayton, ON
Sophia Raja
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6M  (Online Only)
My expertise also extends to couples therapy, utilizing evidence based models to enhance communication and relationship dynamics.
Thank you for taking this first step in therapy and self-growth. Starting is the most difficult part.If you're ready to explore, grow, and make positive changes, I'm here to support you on this journey. Together, we can work towards a better understanding of yourself and find effective strategies for feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that reflect your true potential. I gently encourage you to reach out when you're ready to take this step. I offer a sliding scale depending on your finances.
My expertise also extends to couples therapy, utilizing evidence based models to enhance communication and relationship dynamics.
Thank you for taking this first step in therapy and self-growth. Starting is the most difficult part.If you're ready to explore, grow, and make positive changes, I'm here to support you on this journey. Together, we can work towards a better understanding of yourself and find effective strategies for feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that reflect your true potential. I gently encourage you to reach out when you're ready to take this step. I offer a sliding scale depending on your finances.
(289) 273-9968 View (289) 273-9968
Photo of Wajiha Afaq, Registered Social Worker in Drayton, ON
Wajiha Afaq
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Scarborough, ON M1J  (Online Only)
Let's be real- life can get tough. You may be faced with challenges such as experiencing trauma or loss, navigating complex relationship or family dynamics, encountering discrimination at school or work, or overcoming financial stressors. These difficulties can be further amplified as a person of colour and being raised in an immigrant household. Naturally, hardships can evoke feelings of hopelessness, numbness, or anxiety. You may find yourself feeling stuck and unable to move forward. Or you may be relying on coping mechanisms that, while once helpful, no longer serve you, and struggling to break free from these habits.
Let's be real- life can get tough. You may be faced with challenges such as experiencing trauma or loss, navigating complex relationship or family dynamics, encountering discrimination at school or work, or overcoming financial stressors. These difficulties can be further amplified as a person of colour and being raised in an immigrant household. Naturally, hardships can evoke feelings of hopelessness, numbness, or anxiety. You may find yourself feeling stuck and unable to move forward. Or you may be relying on coping mechanisms that, while once helpful, no longer serve you, and struggling to break free from these habits.
(289) 207-7903 View (289) 207-7903
Photo of Dhirjinder Kaur Bhutal, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Drayton, ON
Dhirjinder Kaur Bhutal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CCC, RPQ, EMDR
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L  (Online Only)
Anxiety, self-esteem (self-love, self-compassion, and setting boundaries), relationship problems, and addiction-related problems.
When you begin to consider seeking assistance, the work begins to minimize your problem. As a certified Counselor with more than ten years of experience providing services to diverse populations on various mental health issues including family issues, I am here to assist you. I take pride in my clients' healing. I look forward to assisting many more people.
Anxiety, self-esteem (self-love, self-compassion, and setting boundaries), relationship problems, and addiction-related problems.
When you begin to consider seeking assistance, the work begins to minimize your problem. As a certified Counselor with more than ten years of experience providing services to diverse populations on various mental health issues including family issues, I am here to assist you. I take pride in my clients' healing. I look forward to assisting many more people.
(226) 270-3277 View (226) 270-3277
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Kulsum Khan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A  (Online Only)
I have over 10+ years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, infidelity, and life transitions.
I am committed to helping individuals achieve their mental health goals and improve their overall well-being. Therapy can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation, and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, client-centered and strengths-based, which means that I prioritize the needs and goals of each individual client and draw on their existing strengths and resources to facilitate growth and healing.
I have over 10+ years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, infidelity, and life transitions.
I am committed to helping individuals achieve their mental health goals and improve their overall well-being. Therapy can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation, and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, client-centered and strengths-based, which means that I prioritize the needs and goals of each individual client and draw on their existing strengths and resources to facilitate growth and healing.
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The H Factor Solutions
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Dr. Afsheen Anwar is a registered clinical and counselling psychologist in Ontario and a member of CPA. She obtained her PhD in Psychology from Pakistan in 2012. From a Southeast-Asian, Muslim background, Dr. Anwar has been passionately involved with teaching, consulting & clinical practice since 2000 at a national & international level. She has over 23 years of clinical experience including assessment & therapy with individuals, couples & families, and has worked in both individual and group settings. She works with clients to address various issues including mood disturbances and anxiety, relationship conflict & personal growth.
Dr. Afsheen Anwar is a registered clinical and counselling psychologist in Ontario and a member of CPA. She obtained her PhD in Psychology from Pakistan in 2012. From a Southeast-Asian, Muslim background, Dr. Anwar has been passionately involved with teaching, consulting & clinical practice since 2000 at a national & international level. She has over 23 years of clinical experience including assessment & therapy with individuals, couples & families, and has worked in both individual and group settings. She works with clients to address various issues including mood disturbances and anxiety, relationship conflict & personal growth.
(289) 768-6185 View (289) 768-6185
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Raniya Syed
Registered Psychotherapist, HBSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Scarborough, ON M1S  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I empower women to heal from intergenerational and systemic trauma; cultural and immigrant challenges; family, marital and relationship difficulties; depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress management; life transitions; academic and career issues; pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood and parenting struggles; and religious/spiritual concerns.
Psychotherapy is an invaluable resource when you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, a sense of dis-ease or facing challenging situations & relationships. My therapeutic approach is empathetic, client-centred, trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive and holistic. I believe you are the expert of your life, and I will honor your lived experience, help you reclaim your life narrative, gently challenge you to discover your innate resiliencies, and support you on your journey of healing and illuminating your mind, body, and soul.
I empower women to heal from intergenerational and systemic trauma; cultural and immigrant challenges; family, marital and relationship difficulties; depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress management; life transitions; academic and career issues; pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood and parenting struggles; and religious/spiritual concerns.
Psychotherapy is an invaluable resource when you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, a sense of dis-ease or facing challenging situations & relationships. My therapeutic approach is empathetic, client-centred, trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive and holistic. I believe you are the expert of your life, and I will honor your lived experience, help you reclaim your life narrative, gently challenge you to discover your innate resiliencies, and support you on your journey of healing and illuminating your mind, body, and soul.
(289) 301-8830 View (289) 301-8830
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Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W  (Online Only)
Clients I work with are often experiencing recurring patterns of emotional hurt in their lives and may be unable to see their positive qualities, criticize themselves easily, or have trouble asserting themselves and speaking their minds. The common conditions that I work with include anxiety, PTSD, relationship or marriage conflict, workplace stress, persistent tension, or depression.
Clients I work with are often experiencing recurring patterns of emotional hurt in their lives and may be unable to see their positive qualities, criticize themselves easily, or have trouble asserting themselves and speaking their minds. The common conditions that I work with include anxiety, PTSD, relationship or marriage conflict, workplace stress, persistent tension, or depression.
(647) 360-7035 View (647) 360-7035
Photo of Aisha Malik, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Drayton, ON
Aisha Malik
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with you, where you can find the means to self-compassion, self-care and forgiveness.
We all have our own stories and experiences that contribute to who we are and how we face challenges. Sometimes, we get so lost in the difficulties of the outside world that we forget to take care of our inner self. This can lead to us struggling with things such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity-based oppression, stress management, relationship concerns, immigrant struggles, and life changes. I understand how challenging these difficulties can be, and I am passionate about helping others move from fighting with their feelings to reaching their own inner peace.
My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with you, where you can find the means to self-compassion, self-care and forgiveness.
We all have our own stories and experiences that contribute to who we are and how we face challenges. Sometimes, we get so lost in the difficulties of the outside world that we forget to take care of our inner self. This can lead to us struggling with things such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity-based oppression, stress management, relationship concerns, immigrant struggles, and life changes. I understand how challenging these difficulties can be, and I am passionate about helping others move from fighting with their feelings to reaching their own inner peace.
(289) 207-7537 View (289) 207-7537

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Relationship Issues Counsellors
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.