Emotionally Focused Therapists in Saskatoon, SK
With adults, I work from an emotionally focused therapy lens.
I work primarily with children ages four and up through play therapy. Because we cannot expect young children to sit down and discuss their problems and feelings like adults do, allowing a child to express themselves through play is very effective. This builds on the way children naturally communicate - through play! Play also creates a safe place for children to express something that they find troubling. This means that very difficult topics can be worked through in a playful or metaphorical way which is age appropriate for the child. I am Saskatoon’s first and only Certified Play Therapist.
With adults, I work from an emotionally focused therapy lens.
I work primarily with children ages four and up through play therapy. Because we cannot expect young children to sit down and discuss their problems and feelings like adults do, allowing a child to express themselves through play is very effective. This builds on the way children naturally communicate - through play! Play also creates a safe place for children to express something that they find troubling. This means that very difficult topics can be worked through in a playful or metaphorical way which is age appropriate for the child. I am Saskatoon’s first and only Certified Play Therapist.
Choosing counseling is an act of courage. I offer a supportive, trauma-informed space where you can feel safe, respected, and understood. I know how vulnerable it can be to begin therapy, especially with someone new, and I prioritize building trust at your pace. My work is grounded in compassion, evidence-based approaches, and deep respect for each person’s unique story. I’m honoured to walk alongside clients as they heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. I specialize in CPTSD and PTSD using EMDR modalities.
Choosing counseling is an act of courage. I offer a supportive, trauma-informed space where you can feel safe, respected, and understood. I know how vulnerable it can be to begin therapy, especially with someone new, and I prioritize building trust at your pace. My work is grounded in compassion, evidence-based approaches, and deep respect for each person’s unique story. I’m honoured to walk alongside clients as they heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. I specialize in CPTSD and PTSD using EMDR modalities.
If you’re navigating a major life change—loss, faith transition, or an identity shift—it’s easy to feel untethered. I understand that terrain personally and professionally. Healing isn’t linear, but it is possible. I’m a trauma-informed counsellor who brings both depth and practicality to the process.
If you’re navigating a major life change—loss, faith transition, or an identity shift—it’s easy to feel untethered. I understand that terrain personally and professionally. Healing isn’t linear, but it is possible. I’m a trauma-informed counsellor who brings both depth and practicality to the process.
Life is busy and demanding, often throwing unexpected curve balls our way. Finding a safe and supportive place to discuss these unexpected occurrences and ground yourself is a great first step towards achieving balance and working through unresolved issues and traumas. I am a firm believer that you are the expert of your self and your journey; I am here to meet you where you are at and help you to navigate, to slow down, and to bring awareness to those hidden details that often go unnoticed. I do not believe in rushing toward an end goal, but rather taking time and space to understand what it is that has occurred and moving forward.
Life is busy and demanding, often throwing unexpected curve balls our way. Finding a safe and supportive place to discuss these unexpected occurrences and ground yourself is a great first step towards achieving balance and working through unresolved issues and traumas. I am a firm believer that you are the expert of your self and your journey; I am here to meet you where you are at and help you to navigate, to slow down, and to bring awareness to those hidden details that often go unnoticed. I do not believe in rushing toward an end goal, but rather taking time and space to understand what it is that has occurred and moving forward.
I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach that pulls from Narrative, Attachment and Emotionally Focused, EMDR, Narrative, and IFS therapy, but I ensure flexibility in how this applies to your goals.
Accepting NEW Clients! - Hoping to feel less anxious or explore building ways to cope? Maybe you feel low, unmotivated, or stressed more often than you used to and you'd like that to change. Are you curious about learning more about yourself or working on building confidence? Is there an experience in the present or the past that you feel held back by and that you'd like to better understand or process? Do you find yourself often trying to figure out who you are, or whats important to you? Together we'll look at what your goals are, and increase self-awareness, stability, and understanding in the process. Connect for a free consult!
I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach that pulls from Narrative, Attachment and Emotionally Focused, EMDR, Narrative, and IFS therapy, but I ensure flexibility in how this applies to your goals.
Accepting NEW Clients! - Hoping to feel less anxious or explore building ways to cope? Maybe you feel low, unmotivated, or stressed more often than you used to and you'd like that to change. Are you curious about learning more about yourself or working on building confidence? Is there an experience in the present or the past that you feel held back by and that you'd like to better understand or process? Do you find yourself often trying to figure out who you are, or whats important to you? Together we'll look at what your goals are, and increase self-awareness, stability, and understanding in the process. Connect for a free consult!
My approach is attachment-informed and utilizes aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and Psychodynamic Therapy where appropriate.
I’m a counsellor in Saskatoon providing grounded, evidence-based therapy for adults and couples. I help clients navigate emotional, relational, and psychological challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. While I have a particular focus on men’s mental health and couples, I offer meaningful psychological support to anyone seeking growth, improved well-being, and peace of mind. Integral to this work is exploring the broader contexts that influence our external and internal experiences, in order to open to new possibilities for perception and being.
My approach is attachment-informed and utilizes aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and Psychodynamic Therapy where appropriate.
I’m a counsellor in Saskatoon providing grounded, evidence-based therapy for adults and couples. I help clients navigate emotional, relational, and psychological challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. While I have a particular focus on men’s mental health and couples, I offer meaningful psychological support to anyone seeking growth, improved well-being, and peace of mind. Integral to this work is exploring the broader contexts that influence our external and internal experiences, in order to open to new possibilities for perception and being.
You might be a parent watching your child struggle at school and not knowing how to help. You might be managing your own ADHD diagnosis later in life, or trying to hold everything together while caring for your kids and your aging parents at the same time. Maybe it is anxiety, depression, or just the quiet exhaustion of feeling like too much is always on your plate. Whatever brought you here, you do not have to figure it out alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready to understand themselves better and build something that actually lasts.
You might be a parent watching your child struggle at school and not knowing how to help. You might be managing your own ADHD diagnosis later in life, or trying to hold everything together while caring for your kids and your aging parents at the same time. Maybe it is anxiety, depression, or just the quiet exhaustion of feeling like too much is always on your plate. Whatever brought you here, you do not have to figure it out alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready to understand themselves better and build something that actually lasts.
Emery-Rose Assiniboine, BISW, MISW, is an Indigenous mental health counsellor, parenting coach, educator, and founder of Em Assiniboine Designs. Rooted in her Dakota and Cree identity, Emery brings a trauma-informed, culturally grounded approach to healing that supports young adults and families in reconnecting with themselves, their relationships, and their community. Her work focuses on Indigenous parenting, intergenerational healing, emotional wellness, attachment, and self-development through both clinical and cultural approaches. Indigenous Doula and Indigenous Parenting Coach.
Emery-Rose Assiniboine, BISW, MISW, is an Indigenous mental health counsellor, parenting coach, educator, and founder of Em Assiniboine Designs. Rooted in her Dakota and Cree identity, Emery brings a trauma-informed, culturally grounded approach to healing that supports young adults and families in reconnecting with themselves, their relationships, and their community. Her work focuses on Indigenous parenting, intergenerational healing, emotional wellness, attachment, and self-development through both clinical and cultural approaches. Indigenous Doula and Indigenous Parenting Coach.
Somewhere along the way, many of us learn to shrink ourselves to stay loved, accepted, or safe. If that sounds familiar, you might be carrying childhood trauma, faith-based trauma, or the weight of navigating your identity within your culture, your family, or the LGBTQ2IA+ community. You might be neurodivergent and still figuring out what that means for how you move through the world. I work with adolescents and adults facing these experiences, including depression, C-PTSD, family dysfunction, and relationship challenges, and I bring culturally responsive care that honours where you come from.
Somewhere along the way, many of us learn to shrink ourselves to stay loved, accepted, or safe. If that sounds familiar, you might be carrying childhood trauma, faith-based trauma, or the weight of navigating your identity within your culture, your family, or the LGBTQ2IA+ community. You might be neurodivergent and still figuring out what that means for how you move through the world. I work with adolescents and adults facing these experiences, including depression, C-PTSD, family dysfunction, and relationship challenges, and I bring culturally responsive care that honours where you come from.
Many of my clients have experienced difficulties with emotion regulation …. episodes of fear, shame, and anger become overwhelming - and we may lose sight of our unique values and goals. Working through defensive modes and understanding your unique points of strain provides a path forward. If you desire a better understanding of yourself, and have the willlingness to reach out, please don't hesitate .... you are worth it!
Many of my clients have experienced difficulties with emotion regulation …. episodes of fear, shame, and anger become overwhelming - and we may lose sight of our unique values and goals. Working through defensive modes and understanding your unique points of strain provides a path forward. If you desire a better understanding of yourself, and have the willlingness to reach out, please don't hesitate .... you are worth it!
Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Relational Cultural Theory, and Gottman Method couples counselling, I provide an integrative, client-centered approach.
I am a compassionate and experienced counsellor with more than 30 years of professional practice supporting adult individuals and couples. I have worked extensively across public and private settings, rural and urban settings including community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). I provide counselling services through Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Relational Cultural Theory, and Gottman Method couples counselling, I provide an integrative, client-centered approach.
I am a compassionate and experienced counsellor with more than 30 years of professional practice supporting adult individuals and couples. I have worked extensively across public and private settings, rural and urban settings including community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). I provide counselling services through Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Welcome! Thanks for checking my profile. I hold a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and in Gender Studies. I’m a professional member of the CAMFT, PACCP and CCPA. Being familiar with some of life's struggles myself, I value the opportunity to support my clients and walk alongside them as they journey through life's complexities. In my role as a therapist/counselor, I work with my clients on their personal and mental health, to foster their general sense of well-being and peace of mind.
Welcome! Thanks for checking my profile. I hold a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and in Gender Studies. I’m a professional member of the CAMFT, PACCP and CCPA. Being familiar with some of life's struggles myself, I value the opportunity to support my clients and walk alongside them as they journey through life's complexities. In my role as a therapist/counselor, I work with my clients on their personal and mental health, to foster their general sense of well-being and peace of mind.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a child struggling to navigate big emotions, a teenager searching for your identity, or an adult grappling with stress, grief, or trauma. It’s hard to feel seen and heard when you’re carrying so much. You may be wondering if things will ever feel easier or if you’ll find clarity and balance. Wherever you’re starting, I’m here to help you move toward a place of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a child struggling to navigate big emotions, a teenager searching for your identity, or an adult grappling with stress, grief, or trauma. It’s hard to feel seen and heard when you’re carrying so much. You may be wondering if things will ever feel easier or if you’ll find clarity and balance. Wherever you’re starting, I’m here to help you move toward a place of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
I am a mental health therapist who promotes balance by incorporating traditional standard talk therapy with non-traditional methods. I encourage writing along with self-exploration and somatic experience. When you take sessions with me, we walk your healing journey together. We discuss why you do what you do, say, think and feel. I can connect with individuals who have experienced trauma, addictions, and mental health dysfunction. You will learn how to regulate your emotions and gain coping skills to help you survive and thrive on a daily basis. I am open to working with all ethnicities who have an open mind.
I am a mental health therapist who promotes balance by incorporating traditional standard talk therapy with non-traditional methods. I encourage writing along with self-exploration and somatic experience. When you take sessions with me, we walk your healing journey together. We discuss why you do what you do, say, think and feel. I can connect with individuals who have experienced trauma, addictions, and mental health dysfunction. You will learn how to regulate your emotions and gain coping skills to help you survive and thrive on a daily basis. I am open to working with all ethnicities who have an open mind.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist, I bring both clinical depth and a warm, down-to-earth presence. I know how hard it can be to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll face the hard things together - at your pace, with compassion and clarity.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist, I bring both clinical depth and a warm, down-to-earth presence. I know how hard it can be to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll face the hard things together - at your pace, with compassion and clarity.
I am a Master’s-level counselling psychology student therapist working under clinical supervision. I bring both lived and clinical understanding into my work as a person who has lived with chronic health issues, is neurodiverse, and a caretaker.
I offer a collaborative, relational approach to therapy where we move at your pace—not the pace you feel pressured to keep up with.
I meet clients where they are at. For some, that means deep emotional exploration. For others, it may simply mean having a safe space to exhale, slow down, and feel less alone in what they are carrying.
I am a Master’s-level counselling psychology student therapist working under clinical supervision. I bring both lived and clinical understanding into my work as a person who has lived with chronic health issues, is neurodiverse, and a caretaker.
I offer a collaborative, relational approach to therapy where we move at your pace—not the pace you feel pressured to keep up with.
I meet clients where they are at. For some, that means deep emotional exploration. For others, it may simply mean having a safe space to exhale, slow down, and feel less alone in what they are carrying.
Accepting new clients, my credentials are in part scholastic however, my approach stems from the practice of doing my own healing work. Parents cannot take their children past the point of their own level of maturity. The same applies in therapeutic practice, walk the talk! Thus, presence in therapeutic relationships is the basis to addressing issues with addictions, anxiety, relationships that drive you crazy, anger, cultural issues, career issues and simply letting go of what does not work in your life. I offer services in both official languages! Do you have adult children who struggle with addictions, I can help.
Accepting new clients, my credentials are in part scholastic however, my approach stems from the practice of doing my own healing work. Parents cannot take their children past the point of their own level of maturity. The same applies in therapeutic practice, walk the talk! Thus, presence in therapeutic relationships is the basis to addressing issues with addictions, anxiety, relationships that drive you crazy, anger, cultural issues, career issues and simply letting go of what does not work in your life. I offer services in both official languages! Do you have adult children who struggle with addictions, I can help.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Does life feel heavy lately? Are you experiencing grief or loss? Have you been recently diagnosed with a mental or physical health condition that you want to process or learn more about? Do you ever feel overwhelmed with life? Are you experiencing conflict within your relationships (romantic, friendships or family)? Have you experienced trauma in your lifetime? Are you going through a major life transition (career change, "empty nest", etc.)? Are you struggling with your sexual or gender identity? Those questions and their answers are just some of reasons people seek out counselling with me.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Does life feel heavy lately? Are you experiencing grief or loss? Have you been recently diagnosed with a mental or physical health condition that you want to process or learn more about? Do you ever feel overwhelmed with life? Are you experiencing conflict within your relationships (romantic, friendships or family)? Have you experienced trauma in your lifetime? Are you going through a major life transition (career change, "empty nest", etc.)? Are you struggling with your sexual or gender identity? Those questions and their answers are just some of reasons people seek out counselling with me.
Accepting NEW clients! NO waitlist!
Are you hoping to strengthen your relationship with yourself or with someone important in your life? Parenting a youth can feel complex and overwhelming — are you looking for support as you navigate those challenges? If you’re experiencing distance, estrangement, or tension in a relationship, you don’t have to work through it alone. I aim to create a space rooted in compassion and curiosity, where you feel heard, seen, and accepted. Together, we can explore patterns, build self-awareness, and develop skills in self-compassion, communication, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Accepting NEW clients! NO waitlist!
Are you hoping to strengthen your relationship with yourself or with someone important in your life? Parenting a youth can feel complex and overwhelming — are you looking for support as you navigate those challenges? If you’re experiencing distance, estrangement, or tension in a relationship, you don’t have to work through it alone. I aim to create a space rooted in compassion and curiosity, where you feel heard, seen, and accepted. Together, we can explore patterns, build self-awareness, and develop skills in self-compassion, communication, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Spending much of my younger years as an elite athlete and growing up on a traditional farm with little resources, I had little-to-no understanding of mental health and how to cope with my struggles in an appropriate way. Although this led me down a personally-dark path, it also led me down to an eventaul road of personal accountability and a new passion for helping others navigate similar challenges using healthier coping mechanisms. Many of my clients fall within the adolescent to adult-age range and often struggle with anxiety, pressures, relationships, and low mood; That said, I am always open to supporting a wide-range of issues
Spending much of my younger years as an elite athlete and growing up on a traditional farm with little resources, I had little-to-no understanding of mental health and how to cope with my struggles in an appropriate way. Although this led me down a personally-dark path, it also led me down to an eventaul road of personal accountability and a new passion for helping others navigate similar challenges using healthier coping mechanisms. Many of my clients fall within the adolescent to adult-age range and often struggle with anxiety, pressures, relationships, and low mood; That said, I am always open to supporting a wide-range of issues
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.