Robin Banister
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (249) 500-4921
You may have learned early on to push your feelings down, to stay composed, productive, or “strong,” even when something inside you feels overwhelmed, numb, or angry. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional shutdown, or difficulty expressing needs in relationships.
You might be high-functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of who you really are beneath the coping strategies. Your goal may not be to “fix” yourself, but to understand your emotions, feel more grounded in your body, and live in a way that feels authentic rather than performative.
My work is grounded in a humanistic, trauma-informed approach that honors the connection between mind, body, and emotional experience. Rather than focusing only on thoughts, we pay attention to how stress, trauma, emotions, and coping strategies live in the body and shape daily patterns.
I specialize in supporting adults who feel emotionally blocked, overwh
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure where to begin or what you want to work on yet. You don’t need to have the “right” words or a clearly defined problem to start.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about personal growth, or ready to address something specific, therapy can be a space to slow down, explore whats happening
Call or Email Robin Banister now for a free 15 minute consultation - (249) 500-4921
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Robin Banister
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 500-4921
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 009771 Robin Banister
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended The Living Institute of Psychotherapy, Existential Integrative Dip, Graduated 2018
- Certificate from EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training 2025
- Certificate from Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Robin Banister
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (249) 500-4921
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Psychedelic Integration
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
Robin Banister
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 500-4921
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
Robin Banister
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (249) 500-4921