Therapists in Fergus, ON
Hanah Atkinson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fergus, ON N1M
Reaching out for support amidst life’s challenges is a courageous step towards your journey of self-growth and healing. During our time together, we will explore the challenges you are facing while working collaboratively to achieve your goals, and build upon the strengths and qualities that you already possess. I offer individual treatment to individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD/trauma such as physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse, neglect, attachment difficulties, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, stress management, chronic pain, grief and loss, and major life changes.
Reaching out for support amidst life’s challenges is a courageous step towards your journey of self-growth and healing. During our time together, we will explore the challenges you are facing while working collaboratively to achieve your goals, and build upon the strengths and qualities that you already possess. I offer individual treatment to individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD/trauma such as physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse, neglect, attachment difficulties, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, stress management, chronic pain, grief and loss, and major life changes.
Raymond Carere
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience; providing counselling and treatment to youth, adults, couples, and families. My goal is aid and support clients to discover strategies which improve their lives.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience; providing counselling and treatment to youth, adults, couples, and families. My goal is aid and support clients to discover strategies which improve their lives.
Kim Saliba
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
I'm a Registered Doctoral level Clinical and School Psychologist. I provide a full range of comprehensive services for: Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. I provide an empathetic approach with a wide range of experience.
I'm a Registered Doctoral level Clinical and School Psychologist. I provide a full range of comprehensive services for: Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. I provide an empathetic approach with a wide range of experience.
Lindsay Long
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
I specialize in helping people recover from trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked in mental health since 2003 and love supporting people on their journey.
I specialize in helping people recover from trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked in mental health since 2003 and love supporting people on their journey.
Compass Community Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MThThDR, RMFT, MSc
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
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
Paul Young
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
My job is to help you. Whether it's you individually, or your children or your family unit, I'm here to help. You tell me what you want to work on, and its my job to figure out where the problems lie, and what's the best plan to help you deal with it. I'm flexible both in schedule and in how I work, so let's make the best fit.
My job is to help you. Whether it's you individually, or your children or your family unit, I'm here to help. You tell me what you want to work on, and its my job to figure out where the problems lie, and what's the best plan to help you deal with it. I'm flexible both in schedule and in how I work, so let's make the best fit.
Supria Karmakar
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fergus, ON N1M (Online Only)
Taking the step to explore your life and feelings in counselling takes boldness and bravery. Congratulations for taking that first step. Relationships are often central in our lives. The first significant relationship is the one you have with yourself, then with your significant others, and the community. It is through our everyday relationships we can begin to understand others, our communities and ourselves. I work with individuals and offer group programs. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages in my practice both in person, online and/or on the phone.
Taking the step to explore your life and feelings in counselling takes boldness and bravery. Congratulations for taking that first step. Relationships are often central in our lives. The first significant relationship is the one you have with yourself, then with your significant others, and the community. It is through our everyday relationships we can begin to understand others, our communities and ourselves. I work with individuals and offer group programs. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages in my practice both in person, online and/or on the phone.
Craig Oolup
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fergus, ON N1M
I am a registered psychotherapist holding over 12 years of experience working with youth and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I offer a creative and client-centred approach to counselling to help individuals develop and reach their own goals. I apply a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens in all the work that I do.
I am a registered psychotherapist holding over 12 years of experience working with youth and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I offer a creative and client-centred approach to counselling to help individuals develop and reach their own goals. I apply a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens in all the work that I do.
Natalie Florence
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please check back in late Spring 2024. Thank you for taking the first step and reaching out. Making change can be hard and many times we cannot do it alone. I support adults looking for support with their mental health or addiction concerns. Some key groups I support including perinatal mental health, those living with trauma, and specialize in the area of emotion dyregulation concerns, including Borderline Personality Disorder. I have a particular interest in helping other helpers, including First Responders, medical professionals, and fellow mental health workers.
I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please check back in late Spring 2024. Thank you for taking the first step and reaching out. Making change can be hard and many times we cannot do it alone. I support adults looking for support with their mental health or addiction concerns. Some key groups I support including perinatal mental health, those living with trauma, and specialize in the area of emotion dyregulation concerns, including Borderline Personality Disorder. I have a particular interest in helping other helpers, including First Responders, medical professionals, and fellow mental health workers.
Rachel Schenk Martin
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fergus, ON N1M (Online Only)
Every single person, no matter their challenges or situation, has intrinsic value and worth. This is why I believe it is vital to work from a strengths-based stance, and why I spend the time to assess everyone's individual talents, skills, and unique strengths. I believe diversity is beautiful, and that part of my role is to collaborate with your personal knowledges. I utilize an anti-oppressive lens to better understand how systems and power structures impact your life, and work to help you navigate this world. Everyone is deserving of supportive, safe health care.
Every single person, no matter their challenges or situation, has intrinsic value and worth. This is why I believe it is vital to work from a strengths-based stance, and why I spend the time to assess everyone's individual talents, skills, and unique strengths. I believe diversity is beautiful, and that part of my role is to collaborate with your personal knowledges. I utilize an anti-oppressive lens to better understand how systems and power structures impact your life, and work to help you navigate this world. Everyone is deserving of supportive, safe health care.
Chris Mullin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
Hi, I’m Chris. Let’s create a space where you can express yourself authentically and talk about some of the things going on in your life. Through our therapeutic work we can untangle the knotted string of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that may be creating stress. There are so many factors that impact mental health and that is why I strive to provide comprehensive support for all the different aspects of you. Through the strengths you already possess and a therapeutic approach that is personally tailored to you, we can work towards managing the difficulties inherent in life and empower you to reach your full potential.
Hi, I’m Chris. Let’s create a space where you can express yourself authentically and talk about some of the things going on in your life. Through our therapeutic work we can untangle the knotted string of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that may be creating stress. There are so many factors that impact mental health and that is why I strive to provide comprehensive support for all the different aspects of you. Through the strengths you already possess and a therapeutic approach that is personally tailored to you, we can work towards managing the difficulties inherent in life and empower you to reach your full potential.
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A Mindful Change
MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
The team at A Mindful Change all share the same values, passion and commitment to support those we work with from a compassionate, non-judgmental and mindful stance. We welcome clients from diverse gender identities, sexual orientation and racial and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to delivering evidence-based practices from an Anti-Oppressive lens, recognizing that many of the best treatments available were not designed for the diverse communities we serve. We are focused on maintaining competence with ongoing intensive training and supervision to ensure that we provide the best treatment we can.
The team at A Mindful Change all share the same values, passion and commitment to support those we work with from a compassionate, non-judgmental and mindful stance. We welcome clients from diverse gender identities, sexual orientation and racial and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to delivering evidence-based practices from an Anti-Oppressive lens, recognizing that many of the best treatments available were not designed for the diverse communities we serve. We are focused on maintaining competence with ongoing intensive training and supervision to ensure that we provide the best treatment we can.
Samantha Martin
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW, CC-PMH
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fergus, ON N1M
You deserve to be heard and understood. You deserve to be unburdened by negative thoughts and patterns. And most importantly, you deserve to feel like yourself again. As a therapist, I am here to help guide you back to that feeling of self. Whether it is depression, anxiety, stress, panic, low self esteem or loss - you don't have to carry it alone. I am here to offer professional counselling with empathy, compassion and an evidence based approach. I also specialize in perinatal mental health, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.
You deserve to be heard and understood. You deserve to be unburdened by negative thoughts and patterns. And most importantly, you deserve to feel like yourself again. As a therapist, I am here to help guide you back to that feeling of self. Whether it is depression, anxiety, stress, panic, low self esteem or loss - you don't have to carry it alone. I am here to offer professional counselling with empathy, compassion and an evidence based approach. I also specialize in perinatal mental health, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.
Natalie Carere
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Fergus, ON N1M
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to identify and work towards their goals. I firmly believe that I am not the expert on your life but rather an ally in your journey.
My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to identify and work towards their goals. I firmly believe that I am not the expert on your life but rather an ally in your journey.
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Thanh Rushton
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is using Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Informed Lens and Psychoeducation.
Are you holding on to past pain? Are you worried about your child's mental health? Are you ready to move forward and embrace change? I am here to support you with that therapeutic journey. All counselling services are provided virtually via Google Meet or telephone.
My therapeutic approach is using Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Informed Lens and Psychoeducation.
Are you holding on to past pain? Are you worried about your child's mental health? Are you ready to move forward and embrace change? I am here to support you with that therapeutic journey. All counselling services are provided virtually via Google Meet or telephone.
Virtual Connect
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Are you in a place where you are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to begin prioritizing your mental health, but not sure where to start? If you are wanting to start your counselling journey with virtual counselling we are here to help! Virtual Connect is an online group practice with multiple clinicians who each specialize in different areas. This means that no matter what brings you into counselling, we will find someone who best fits your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your ideal fit for counselling.
Are you in a place where you are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to begin prioritizing your mental health, but not sure where to start? If you are wanting to start your counselling journey with virtual counselling we are here to help! Virtual Connect is an online group practice with multiple clinicians who each specialize in different areas. This means that no matter what brings you into counselling, we will find someone who best fits your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your ideal fit for counselling.
Shaelyn Busby
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Elora, ON N0B (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Shaelyn Busby and I am a fully registered psychotherapist. Are you looking for a therapist to support your child or your family in making changes? Change can be scary, difficult, and intimidating even when we know change is for the better. Family relationships are hard - especially as a child. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and empower them to have the courage to change their lives. In my practice, I use a number of different modalities to best suit the client. Every client is different so I believe every treatment plan should be tailored to the individual.
Hello! My name is Shaelyn Busby and I am a fully registered psychotherapist. Are you looking for a therapist to support your child or your family in making changes? Change can be scary, difficult, and intimidating even when we know change is for the better. Family relationships are hard - especially as a child. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and empower them to have the courage to change their lives. In my practice, I use a number of different modalities to best suit the client. Every client is different so I believe every treatment plan should be tailored to the individual.
Stacey Thurman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Finding a therapist you trust is hard. I've been there. It can be even more difficult when it is your child. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), with over 20 years of experience in the mental health and developmental services field (the past five years were spent in Yellowknife, NT). I mostly support children, youth, and families, and also offer support to adults and couples, in the areas of trauma, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis, relationship difficulties, attachment, mood/personality disorders, behaviour concerns, neurodiversity, gender and sexuality.
Finding a therapist you trust is hard. I've been there. It can be even more difficult when it is your child. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), with over 20 years of experience in the mental health and developmental services field (the past five years were spent in Yellowknife, NT). I mostly support children, youth, and families, and also offer support to adults and couples, in the areas of trauma, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis, relationship difficulties, attachment, mood/personality disorders, behaviour concerns, neurodiversity, gender and sexuality.
Megan Day
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MS, MSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ayr, ON N0B
Are you finding it hard to be the parent or partner you want to be? You may not know who you are anymore or recognize the person you've become. I work with parents as they navigate mental health concerns in themselves or their children. I also support folks with intimate relationships. As a therapist, I strive to create a nurturing space where we can unpack your thoughts and feelings, look for patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and examine how challenging experiences, past and present, may be impacting how you show up in your challenges now. I want you to feel relief and to feel more connected to yourself and your loved ones.
Are you finding it hard to be the parent or partner you want to be? You may not know who you are anymore or recognize the person you've become. I work with parents as they navigate mental health concerns in themselves or their children. I also support folks with intimate relationships. As a therapist, I strive to create a nurturing space where we can unpack your thoughts and feelings, look for patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and examine how challenging experiences, past and present, may be impacting how you show up in your challenges now. I want you to feel relief and to feel more connected to yourself and your loved ones.
Soha Elsayed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Being anxious, sad, overwhelmed or having no hope can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Seeking help might not be easy; and opening up and revealing yourself in therapy can be intimidating. This is why most people who suffer mentally and emotionally, do not seek help, often being forced to cope in unhealthy ways to seek temporary relief. But you are here because you are seeking help, congratulations for taking your first step towards healing!
Being anxious, sad, overwhelmed or having no hope can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Seeking help might not be easy; and opening up and revealing yourself in therapy can be intimidating. This is why most people who suffer mentally and emotionally, do not seek help, often being forced to cope in unhealthy ways to seek temporary relief. But you are here because you are seeking help, congratulations for taking your first step towards healing!
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Counsellors
How does solution-focused therapy work?
The treatment works by helping a client notice which behaviours and thoughts have positive results on their lives and building a plan around how to maximise these strengths. Practitioners of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) believe that individuals already have the experience, wisdom, and resilience to create change in their lives, but may need a guide to help them realise which changes to make and how to make them.
Is solution-focused brief therapy evidence-based?
Yes. Solution-focused brief therapy has been extensively studied, and researchers find strong evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many behavioural and psychological concerns. This may be due to the uplifting nature and practicality of the treatment, which allows patients to employ strategies to reach their goals that are incremental and achievable.
How long does solution-focused brief therapy last?
Solution-focused brief therapy, as the name implies, is brief. The timeline may vary from person to person, given the challenges they face and their situation in life, but treatment is typically complete within four to eight sessions. This therapy type is a pragmatic one: it’s concerned more with “how” problems can be addressed and improved than getting to the root of “why” they exist in the first place.
Is solution-focused brief therapy a type of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Solution-focused brief therapy is related to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)in that both are pragmatic approaches that deal less with gaining a full understanding of the cause of a mental health problem and more with creating plans for how to cope with these problems and improve an individual’s day-to-day life. They are distinct, however, in that SFBT emphasises building on strengths and resources, while CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviours.