Eclectic Therapists in Hamilton, ON

Same day consultations available! Whether you're looking to make radical transformations to your daily life or you're interested in creating small, sustainable changes that move you closer to your goals, I'm here for you. Over the past few years I have worked with clients through concerns surrounding depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, grief, trauma, and general feelings of being "stuck." I use an eclectic approach that combines somatic work with self-compassion, CBT, DBT, and narrative theories to help find the most effective path towards desired client outcomes. Let's get connected today!

Do you feel stuck? Do you have recurring thoughts or mental images that you find difficult to turn off? Do you worry a lot? Do you sometimes feel as if you have a lot of negative thoughts and feelings? Would you like relief? These are some of the signs of anxiety and possibly trauma. Alternatively, do you wish to feel deeply heard and known as you face life changing circumstances and to grow in self understanding?

At Breaking Barriers Counselling Centre, we are a group of mental health professionals aiming to break down stigma of mental health, traditional views of therapy, and redefine mental health care. We recognize the value and privilege of a therapeutic relationship. With that in mind, we operate from an anti-racism, anti-oppressive framework that honours all identities and lived experiences.

We often look for external solutions when we are trying to resolve or fix a problem. We may be struggling with issues at work or school, or perhaps we’re feeling stuck in a life that no longer brings us joy. The loss of a loved one or a marriage or relationship breakdown leaves us feeling depleted and abandoned. Overwhelmed anxious feelings can easily take over when faced with any of these situations.

At times, life can feel so overwhelming that we just wish for a way out of the chaos into stillness and peace. This chaos might manifest in stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or it may show up as traumatic and painful experiences preventing you from achieving your desires and goals. It is absolutely possible to find your way to happiness and inner peace and it’s helpful to have a trained professional with lived experience guide and support you through that journey.

Now Accepting New Clients: Do you need a therapist who actually understands how trauma impacts the body and brain, and how it affects all your relationships - especially the one with yourself? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just venting - but you need to learn how to actually PROCESS your emotions, not just talk about them. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've saved all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change.

I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.

You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, isolated, or as though you are spiraling downward. You may feel disconnected from the important people in your life. Or perhaps you have a deep wish to live more optimally from the inside out.

Life transitions (relationships, grief, work health and more) can shake our sense of self in many ways. I am here with you to navigate them with grace and agency. To help understand and move towards the life that you desire and the person you want to be. Alone-ness leads to suffering and together-ness leads to the ability to meet what your life asks of you. I am here with you in that process. Trauma, relationships and learning (trauma, habits, relational patterns) are key to our sense of self, and play a critical role in the therapeutic process.

Are you ready to take the steps for the change you need and move forward with a life you deserve? Are you struggling with life stressors and want to gain some insight about the possible reasons and solutions?

Experience in working with women, children, men, couples, families and agencies, I have certificates from U of T in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Concurrent Disorders as well as training in EMDR, CBT, mindfulness/meditation, ACT, IFS, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, emotion focused, narrative therapy, experiential therapies and addiction treatment to name a few. My approaches are trauma informed. I am able to offer thorough assessments and treatment that aim to heal deeply rooted emotional and behavioural patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

I am accepting new clients! Life can be confusing when dealing with transitions, challenges, old patterns and trauma. Increasing your well-being takes courage and can require support. I have always been drawn to supporting others as they navigate their life journey toward growth, resiliency, well-being, and joy. Using a positive, person-centred, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach, I provide a safe and accepting space to process your mental, emotional and spiritual load. Here we will journey together toward your personal mental health and growth goals. Reaching out is difficult so congratulations on taking that first step!

Trauma shows up in many different ways. Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, unexplained pain or illness, digestive issues, disturbing reminders of past events, past or current abuse or emotional numbness. Maybe you just haven't been able to shake the emotional effects of the pandemic on you and your family. With over 30 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy services, I work with adults whose lives have been affected by such overwhelming feelings and situations, grief and loss, family and relationship concerns, emotional abuse, attachment wounds, intergenerational issues and workplace stressors.

Are your loved ones telling you you’re cold or have no emotions? Are you angry or resentful, but not sure what to do with those emotions? You might be feeling alone and like you have to put on an act to seem like you have your “stuff” together for the people around you. Maybe you’re struggling with infidelity or sexual urges outside of your primary relationship and don't quite know what to do with these or how they fit into your life. We’ve been taught our value is based on our competence and ability to provide, which has lead to parts of our human experience as men not being welcomed – sadness loneliness, sexuality to name a few.

As a psychotherapist, I seek to provide you with a life transforming experience to help you deal with the difficult issues in your life, such as relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, or grief. I offer you an authentic human relational encounter that fosters growth, support and change. Life growth and transformation can be a beautiful experience, and it is my goal to help you experience what others have previously experienced with me. Finding happiness in life does not need to be out of reach, or seem impossible for you.

I offer individual counselling services to teens and adults virtually by phone or video. We face many challenges, and it can be helpful to talk to someone so you don’t feel so overwhelmed or alone. I work with clients to explore their concerns in a client-centred, supportive, judgement free environment. Together we can create goals to work towards, creating positive change in your life.

With locations in Hamilton and Cambridge! Extensive experience working with trauma exposed professionals (first responders, frontline health care workers, military and veteran population). I have provided psychological assessment and treatment to adults and couples since 2004. My treatment focus includes utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, CPT, EMDR, prolonged exposure and other trauma treatment modalities. Clinically, my broad range of experience includes working with individuals and couples struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, bereavement and trauma.

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise, such as: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, chronic pain, postpartum mood issues, and obsessive compulsive disorder. We tailor our treatment approach to suit the needs of each individual client.

Welcome to Sara's Place Counselling. Congratulations to you for choosing to embark on this vulnerability journey towards healing. Sara's Place is a space where you can show up authentically to be seen, heard, and accepted. I am a registered Psychotherapist who specializes in supporting adults in working through the far-reaching impacts of abuse-specific trauma on the mind and body. Trauma can manifest itself in many different ways including but not limited to symptoms of Anxiety or Depression. My intention is to encourage, educate, empower and validate your experiences as we work together to explore and process your trauma.