Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Elora, ON
Rebecca Dupont
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BEd, RP(Q), OCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elora, ON N0B
EFT, Brainspotting, Mindfulness and ACT form the basis of the therapeutic modalities I draw from.
I personally know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, everyday responsibilities and personal relationships. When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day. To facilitate the changes you would like to see, I will create a safe place to process relationship issues, symptoms related to AD(H)D, trauma, depression, anxiety that have impacted your quality of life.
EFT, Brainspotting, Mindfulness and ACT form the basis of the therapeutic modalities I draw from.
I personally know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, everyday responsibilities and personal relationships. When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day. To facilitate the changes you would like to see, I will create a safe place to process relationship issues, symptoms related to AD(H)D, trauma, depression, anxiety that have impacted your quality of life.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit of modalities such as Brainspotting, Narrative, Solution-Focused, CBT and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
I have a passion for working with pre-teen, adolescents, adults, and families grappling with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, conflict, abuse, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. My professional experience involves supporting individuals and families in the community in various settings, including working with children and families involved in the child welfare system, as well as with children and adults alike with complex mental health needs.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit of modalities such as Brainspotting, Narrative, Solution-Focused, CBT and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
I have a passion for working with pre-teen, adolescents, adults, and families grappling with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, conflict, abuse, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. My professional experience involves supporting individuals and families in the community in various settings, including working with children and families involved in the child welfare system, as well as with children and adults alike with complex mental health needs.
Do you feel like you are running on auto-pilot? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from your emotions? Or perhaps you feel surprised by the intensity of your emotional reactions at times. It’s easy to go through life reacting to stressors, without the awareness, language or understanding of what we are feeling or reacting to. Most of us haven't been taught in school or at home how to process through our emotions, yet understanding how and why we react as we do, can improve our relationship with ourselves and others.
Do you feel like you are running on auto-pilot? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from your emotions? Or perhaps you feel surprised by the intensity of your emotional reactions at times. It’s easy to go through life reacting to stressors, without the awareness, language or understanding of what we are feeling or reacting to. Most of us haven't been taught in school or at home how to process through our emotions, yet understanding how and why we react as we do, can improve our relationship with ourselves and others.
Hello, and welcome! If you find yourself visiting this space, and we never get a chance to meet, I just want to take what may be my only opportunity to encourage you in this part of your journey. You are contemplating change, and that requires courage. Take heart – courage does not mean the absence of fear.
Hello, and welcome! If you find yourself visiting this space, and we never get a chance to meet, I just want to take what may be my only opportunity to encourage you in this part of your journey. You are contemplating change, and that requires courage. Take heart – courage does not mean the absence of fear.
Hope, not a word usually associated to counseling. However, many people seek and find it through counseling. I believe all of us want to feel more hopeful and happy in our lives. Welcome to Quality Counseling and Therapy. Seeking help takes courage so congratulations on your bravery. All relationships have ups and downs. Let us help you "ride the roller coaster" of the relationship. Relationships are worth the time and energy invested. Together we can help you recapture your sense of hope and joy whether you are a couple, family, adolescent or individual.
Hope, not a word usually associated to counseling. However, many people seek and find it through counseling. I believe all of us want to feel more hopeful and happy in our lives. Welcome to Quality Counseling and Therapy. Seeking help takes courage so congratulations on your bravery. All relationships have ups and downs. Let us help you "ride the roller coaster" of the relationship. Relationships are worth the time and energy invested. Together we can help you recapture your sense of hope and joy whether you are a couple, family, adolescent or 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.
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.
Evelyn Ellison
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Elora, ON N0B
Waitlist for new clients
I am a compassionate, skilled clinician with over 15 years of experience and training. I use a collaborative therapeutic approach to help support adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives and relationships. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment and use my clinical skills to assist people in exploring solutions and to gain new perspective on the issues they are facing.
I am a compassionate, skilled clinician with over 15 years of experience and training. I use a collaborative therapeutic approach to help support adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives and relationships. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment and use my clinical skills to assist people in exploring solutions and to gain new perspective on the issues they are facing.
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.
Alia Ziesman
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Elora, ON N0B (Online Only)
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. My passion is to help you feel more fulfilled, empowered, and present in your life. Life is hard, trauma is real, and inequality is systemic. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to feel how you feel, as you come to better understand your thoughts, experiences, and relationships. I believe we each possess unique inner strengths and resources to help us move through life and get out of our heads (and into the moment). My personal and ongoing experience with grief allows me to meet you 'where you are', at your own pace, as we co-develop strategies that work for you.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. My passion is to help you feel more fulfilled, empowered, and present in your life. Life is hard, trauma is real, and inequality is systemic. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to feel how you feel, as you come to better understand your thoughts, experiences, and relationships. I believe we each possess unique inner strengths and resources to help us move through life and get out of our heads (and into the moment). My personal and ongoing experience with grief allows me to meet you 'where you are', at your own pace, as we co-develop strategies that work for you.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two decades of experience working with children, youth, and their families. My background in neuroscience and behavioural psychology allow me to incorporate a multifaceted approach to enhancing the lives of my clients and their families. My approach is a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an emphasis on creating trust, safety, and a strong alliance in the therapeutic relationship. I hope to support you on your therapeutic journey.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two decades of experience working with children, youth, and their families. My background in neuroscience and behavioural psychology allow me to incorporate a multifaceted approach to enhancing the lives of my clients and their families. My approach is a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an emphasis on creating trust, safety, and a strong alliance in the therapeutic relationship. I hope to support you on your therapeutic journey.
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Tara Lung
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B
Tara draws from a range of therapy models including: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches.
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist - Qualifying who graduated from Yorkville University with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She previously completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Carleton University. Tara is also certified as a yoga instructor through Power Yoga Canada. With over fifteen years experience working as a mentor and life-coach to young adults, Tara is experienced at connecting with individuals from various backgrounds. She is passionate about journeying alongside her clients in their quest for self-discovery and healing. She tailors her approach to meet her clients' unique needs and goals.
Tara draws from a range of therapy models including: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches.
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist - Qualifying who graduated from Yorkville University with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She previously completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Carleton University. Tara is also certified as a yoga instructor through Power Yoga Canada. With over fifteen years experience working as a mentor and life-coach to young adults, Tara is experienced at connecting with individuals from various backgrounds. She is passionate about journeying alongside her clients in their quest for self-discovery and healing. She tailors her approach to meet her clients' unique needs and goals.
Agnieszka Wolska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, CHT, RMFT, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B
I work from a trauma-informed and mindfulness-based perspective, with a compassionate and gentle approach to trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship issues.
We all carry multiple stories about our selves, our lives, and our experiences. There are parts in our stories that are sometimes hidden from our awareness. It is in the calm noticing, re-discovery, and re-telling of our stories that we can find and connect with parts of ourselves that may need healing, and also parts of ourselves that are insightful, strong, and brilliant even in the midst of hardship and darkness. Through facilitating, witnessing, and holding space together, we can engage in our personal work of healing. I look forward to connecting with you.
I work from a trauma-informed and mindfulness-based perspective, with a compassionate and gentle approach to trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship issues.
We all carry multiple stories about our selves, our lives, and our experiences. There are parts in our stories that are sometimes hidden from our awareness. It is in the calm noticing, re-discovery, and re-telling of our stories that we can find and connect with parts of ourselves that may need healing, and also parts of ourselves that are insightful, strong, and brilliant even in the midst of hardship and darkness. Through facilitating, witnessing, and holding space together, we can engage in our personal work of healing. I look forward to connecting with you.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more. My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more. My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client.
Jade Rabley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
I favour an integrative approach to therapy, and utilize several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Client Centered Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to address concerns related to relationships and intimacy, fertility, pre and postpartum, parenting, women’s issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience in the field of grief and bereavement. As your therapist, I can help you navigate the grieving process by providing a safe space for you to express your feelings, build new relationships and re-develop your sense of self after loss. Together, we can ensure that you will continue to live life in a meaningful and fulfilling way.
I favour an integrative approach to therapy, and utilize several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Client Centered Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to address concerns related to relationships and intimacy, fertility, pre and postpartum, parenting, women’s issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience in the field of grief and bereavement. As your therapist, I can help you navigate the grieving process by providing a safe space for you to express your feelings, build new relationships and re-develop your sense of self after loss. Together, we can ensure that you will continue to live life in a meaningful and fulfilling way.
I draw from evidence-based modalities in which I have received training; Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
Welcome! In therapy, my priority is to create a welcoming, accepting and safe therapeutic space. My approach is grounded in a “whole person” approach, working collaboratively to use your strengths and work towards your therapeutic goals. With this space, we can begin to work on processing thoughts, emotions and/or traumatic events. Becoming aware of our thoughts, we can guide them to be more helpful and true. Making small changes by adding in coping skills and healthy routines can lead to a domino affect to positive changes to your mood. I work with children, teens and adults.
I draw from evidence-based modalities in which I have received training; Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
Welcome! In therapy, my priority is to create a welcoming, accepting and safe therapeutic space. My approach is grounded in a “whole person” approach, working collaboratively to use your strengths and work towards your therapeutic goals. With this space, we can begin to work on processing thoughts, emotions and/or traumatic events. Becoming aware of our thoughts, we can guide them to be more helpful and true. Making small changes by adding in coping skills and healthy routines can lead to a domino affect to positive changes to your mood. I work with children, teens and adults.
I work from a person centred approach incorporating narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness.
Accepting new clients for my practice in Guelph with daytime, evening and weekend appointments, in person, online & phone. Are you finding yourself feeling stuck, worn down, anxious, burnt out or emotionally exhausted? Your mental health matters and seeking therapy is a step towards more valued living. Telling our stories of grief, pain, love and triumph can release the grip they may have on us or build us up as we deserve. Through our sessions, I hope we can work together to discover your stories, help you build new, positive ones and prepare you to think, act and feel more adept in the face of life’s challenges.
I work from a person centred approach incorporating narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness.
Accepting new clients for my practice in Guelph with daytime, evening and weekend appointments, in person, online & phone. Are you finding yourself feeling stuck, worn down, anxious, burnt out or emotionally exhausted? Your mental health matters and seeking therapy is a step towards more valued living. Telling our stories of grief, pain, love and triumph can release the grip they may have on us or build us up as we deserve. Through our sessions, I hope we can work together to discover your stories, help you build new, positive ones and prepare you to think, act and feel more adept in the face of life’s challenges.
Jason Lavery @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erin, ON N0B (Online Only)
I am a practitioner of mindfulness-based practices and find they help support and enrich my ability to serve clients.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I am a practitioner of mindfulness-based practices and find they help support and enrich my ability to serve clients.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
If you are on this page, you may feel alone or like your voice is unheard by those around you. Maybe you are at a crossroads in your life or looking to make a change. As a queer and trans Indian individual who grew up in Texas, I understand what it can be like to feel invisible and unheard. I believe we all have a voice worth hearing and a story worth telling, and I am here to support you as you work toward your goals, however big or small. Because each of us is unique in our strengths and struggles, I take a person-centred and intersectional approach, drawing from narrative therapy, relational-cultural theory, and mindfulness.
If you are on this page, you may feel alone or like your voice is unheard by those around you. Maybe you are at a crossroads in your life or looking to make a change. As a queer and trans Indian individual who grew up in Texas, I understand what it can be like to feel invisible and unheard. I believe we all have a voice worth hearing and a story worth telling, and I am here to support you as you work toward your goals, however big or small. Because each of us is unique in our strengths and struggles, I take a person-centred and intersectional approach, drawing from narrative therapy, relational-cultural theory, and mindfulness.
Life these days can be overwhelming. It's okay to ask for help. We do it all the time don't we? When moving a heavy table or starting a new project, we ask those around us to lend a hand. Life can be heavy sometimes and everyone deserves help. Whether you'd like to explore relationships, school, work, or want to process a traumatic event, I'm here to listen. If there's something you've been navigating throughout your life that you've never been able to weather, we can assemble a cradle full of tools that are individually tailored to your needs. I believe everyone has strengths, and we will pull from yours during therapy.
Life these days can be overwhelming. It's okay to ask for help. We do it all the time don't we? When moving a heavy table or starting a new project, we ask those around us to lend a hand. Life can be heavy sometimes and everyone deserves help. Whether you'd like to explore relationships, school, work, or want to process a traumatic event, I'm here to listen. If there's something you've been navigating throughout your life that you've never been able to weather, we can assemble a cradle full of tools that are individually tailored to your needs. I believe everyone has strengths, and we will pull from yours during therapy.
Sarah Ferland
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
As a Social Worker with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals through challenging times, particularly in the realm of trauma recovery. My primary focus is delving into the roots of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may be hindering your progress. Life's pressures can be overwhelming, often leaving us feeling lost and down. I understand the weight of worthlessness, guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression that can take hold. In the case of trauma, its impact can be profound, affecting various aspects of our lives.
As a Social Worker with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals through challenging times, particularly in the realm of trauma recovery. My primary focus is delving into the roots of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may be hindering your progress. Life's pressures can be overwhelming, often leaving us feeling lost and down. I understand the weight of worthlessness, guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression that can take hold. In the case of trauma, its impact can be profound, affecting various aspects of our lives.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.