Therapists in Guelph, ON

You deserve to live a life of happiness, meaning and fulfillment. We can work together to achieve that. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I will work collaboratively with you in order to identify where you are stuck and what we can do to help you reach your full potential.

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 specialize in supporting individuals who are coping with overwhelming emotions, stress, and worry, as well as those struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychosis. I offer an empathic, collaborative approach to ensure you feel heard and understood and that you leave sessions with a sense of hope, possibility, and a plan to work towards change together. ​

Stuck in a negative pattern, but can’t get out of it? Counselling helps you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you stuck in this negative pattern. It will also offer strategies that you can use to manage the day-to-day stressors. If you want to work through the problems you are experiencing and want a helping hand, then reach out to me. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)

The uncertainty of today's world has left many individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and unsure how to deal with life stressors. I am here to help provide a sense of direction and support adults who are experiencing all types of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem difficulties. Using a trauma-informed approach, I help you feel safe, grounded, and resourced before dealing with painful memories so that you do not feel overwhelmed in the present. My goal is to help you regain your peace-of-mind, overcome shame, and regain a sense of confidence in directing your life.

I understand that taking the step to seek therapy can be a courageous one. I want to assure you that you are not alone, and that I am here to walk beside you every step of the way. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work on your goals, explore your emotions and develop strategies to help you overcome challenges in your life. I want to help you discover your inner resources and strengths. I am dedicated to creating an atmosphere where you feel welcomed, valued, and heard.

I work with youth and adults who are struggling with cumulative stress, anxiety, or trauma and want to develop a sense of emotional stability and well-being; they're looking for a therapist who can be authentic. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement. Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations to allow the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.

Angry much? Are you and your partner arguing more than ever? Is someone threatening to leave if you don’t change your angry ways? Perhaps your anger even surprises YOU at times. If any of this sounds familiar, let’s talk! Whether you feel alone in your anger - or worry you’ll end-up alone if you don’t ‘do something’ about it - this can be a pretty painful place to be. If you’ve got the energy and desire to get to know yourself a little better, and have the interest to explore your inner 'landscape' more thoroughly, then I encourage you to book a free consult so we can chat more about what’s happening and what may be possible!

A first step in challenging our shame and struggle with self-acceptance can be to take the risk of allowing someone to witness our vulnerability. A counsellor can act as this witness, holding compassion in a safe and non-judgmental space. My counselling style is guided by the principle that we inherently have the inner resources to meet life’s challenges from a place of empowerment. I work from feminist, narrative, anti-oppression, and person-centered frameworks.

Much like other relationships, experience of therapy is co-created by the client and the therapist. I see the job of the therapist as providing a safe environment where the client has the time and space to make sense of their life experiences and maintain a sense of self as worthy of acceptance, kindness, and care.

I am a registered clinical psychologist who serves children, adolescents, and their families. For more than 20 years, I have provided psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation services in both public and private mental health settings. I have had the opportunity to work many years with complex populations through McMaster Children's Hospital and an outpatient mental health clinic housed on the University of Guelph campus. I am trained and have experience working with children and their families struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety disorders, depression, learning difficulties, trauma, adjustment issues, interpersonal and relationship issues.

Parenting is difficult at the best of times. Add in the complexities of supporting a child or teen who is struggling and parenting becomes even more challenging. It can be hard to know where to turn to get support for you, your child or teen, and your whole family. I am here to help. I have worked in children's mental health for 18 years supporting children and youth with mental health and behavioural difficulties and their families. Together we can develop a plan to support your loved one. I will teach you the skills you need along the way.

I specialize in empowering teens and adults facing challenges, such as anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and self-discovery. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to the transformative principles of harm reduction, fostering resilience within diverse communities. Recently, I've channeled this passion into providing tailored support to university students, acknowledging and addressing their unique needs. With a profound focus on inclusivity, I actively support individuals within the trans community.

Please note: Not currently accepting new clients. I support clients who struggle with unfulfillment and disconnection as they navigate life & relationships, due to the influences of marginalization & systemic oppression. I help you work towards self-acceptance & becoming firm and secure in who you are: your identities & authentic self-expression, so you can build relationships which honour these things. Whatever your particular circumstance is, you are taking the bold steps to be supported along this journey. I am here to walk alongside you and support you through this inherently vulnerable, seldom linear process.

I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low mood as well as perfectionism & negative self-talk. I have significant experience in as well as a particular passion for working with post-secondary students. From my experience working at various Colleges and Universities, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges, stressors, and unseen mental toll being a student can take. I particularly enjoy working with clients who are curious about the impact of their childhood on their current-day suffering & are motivated to not only make changes to ease suffering, but to also find more joy in their life.

In the face of our daily lives it can often appear overwhelming. Many of us are experiences challenges with anxiety, depression, attention and focus, body image, trauma or exploring gender and sexual orientation and identities. I am here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to increase awareness, skillfulness and create meaningful and sustainable change. By recognizing and building upon your individual strengths together, we can build resilience, foster growth and overcome these challenges.

Now offering EMDR. Trauma can shake the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones and the world at large. I want to work with you to reconnect with yourself again. To feel safe enough to not just survive but to live. People living with trauma can carry a lot of shame and it can be difficult to talk about the things that you are facing. Therefore my goal as your therapist is to create a warm space for you to heal. In my work I embrace your natural gifts and incorporate creative forms of expression that come naturally to you into our therapeutic work.

You may not yet know what you are looking for. All you know is that you want something to change. Or, you know exactly what you are looking for, what specifically you want to change, and this is why you are seeking someone like me. Either place is a great place to start. My job is to support you to envision the life you long for that you are not yet living, and to support you to take the steps to create it. You can do this. Along the journey, it is helpful to have a guide and a map. This is where I come in. I can provide both.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist that provides individual, couple and family therapy. My practice is rooted in narrative, strengths based and emotion focused therapy. I offer an anti-oppressive, non-judgemental space for individuals of all backgrounds and gender orientations. My specialities are in anxiety, depression, family violence, intimate partner violence, parenting and child/family therapy. I obtained my PhD at the University of Guelph in Family Relations and Human Development, and my current research is focused on improving clinical practices with families and children.