Emotionally Focused Therapists in Kitchener, ON

As a therapist, Ghazala strongly believes that each of us has the potential to live our best lives. We can do this when we learn how to take control of our situation by keeping ourselves calm and collected in stressful moments, when we are able to identify and challenge distorted thought patterns, and when we become ready to change behaviours that perpetuate negative cycles.

In my private practice I offer therapy to people who need more than what they can access through short term services. I have worked in mental health and employee assistance programs (EAP), and enjoy doing longer term therapy. Primarily, I work with adults who are struggling with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, couples with relationship concerns, and people who have life changes they are working through. In my practice, I take an anti-oppression, culturally informed stance to peoples' issues and experiences. I am committed to ongoing professional development.

For women struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, life can often feel overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting. As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering women aged 25-40 to reclaim joy in their lives. By creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, I will support you in nurturing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and fostering self-compassion. Through our work together, you can develop healthier communication skills, work through past experiences holding you back, as well as overcome life transitions including perimenopause and premenstrual disorders, with clarity.

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITY - that there is a way to think differently; to feel differently; to live differently. Within each of us, we possess the tools we need to heal & be happy. But sometimes we make unhealthy choices in order to cope with emotional &/or physical pain. Despite our best intentions we can spiral downward, negatively impacting our relationships, careers, physical health & lifestyle. I believe that with support, change can happen. I am registered with a Master of Social Work & over 30yrs of clinical experience in the areas of trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, parenting, life transitions & mindfulness.

Accepting New Clients - Are you stuck in an unhealthy pattern and can't seem to break free? Counseling can help you understand the root causes that keep you trapped in negative behavior and provide practical strategies to manage stressors in your daily life. If you're ready to work through your challenges and want support, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Booking an appointment is easy through our website at chettiarcounselling.ca.

Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. My business Off the Couch embodies the belief that change is possible. My aim is to get you off the couch both in life and in therapy.

Greetings, I'm Nisha, a dedicated and empathetic registered psychotherapist. Combining academic knowledge with practical experience, I specialize in assisting individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideations, grief, and relationship issues. My expertise extends to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys.

**Accepting New Clients!** Many of our clients come to therapy because they are struggling with low mood, distressing thoughts and anxiety, major life changes and transitions, prenatal and postpartum challenges, or feeling isolated and alone. Perhaps you are experiencing some or all of these challenges and are looking to feel better. Therapy can bring a different perspective to the difficulties you are experiencing, provide you with the direction and confidence to achieve your goals or successfully transition into new parts of your life, live in accordance to your values, and feel better.

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples improve their lives. I am here to support and help you understand yourself better through this walk of life. Whether you are in a relationship and want to improve that relationship, or are an individual who is finding life to be challenging at this time, I want you to know that there is hope regardless of the situation you may be finding yourself in. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where your struggles in life can be shared and understood.

I'm here to help you face emotional and relationship challenges so you can overcome what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW) who offers counselling and therapy services to couples, families, individuals, men, and parents. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a primary therapeutic approach in my counselling practice. EFT is an evidence-based therapy used with couples, families, and individuals.

As a psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, my passion is for empowering individuals to access their own innate healing abilities. My utmost goal is to provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space within which you can share your concerns and hopes while working towards a happier and more fulfilled future. I use a range of modalities including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, relational approaches, mindfulness, and solution focused approaches. In my work with couples, I use Emotionally Focused and Gottman Method Couples Therapy modalities.

Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. To book an appointment, please visit our website (chettiarcounselling.ca).

Feeling trapped by anxious or obsessive thoughts, consumed by negative self-talk, and having these thoughts interfere with your relationships can lead to a vicious cycle of shame and emotional pain. This is a cycle that I know. Through the lens of attachment theory, exploring attachment wounds and patterns becomes a powerful tool for developing secure and supportive relationships, both within ourselves and with others.

Hello! My name is André. If you have ever struggled with being seen, feeling heard, or validated as your authentic self, you have come to the right place. As your therapist, I will provide an empathetic and compassionate place for you to share your experiences, explore your emotions, and respect your truths. I use a client-centred, strength-based approach to assist individuals, couples, and families. I mainly draw on Person Centred Therapy (PCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE).

Are you someone who identifies as highly sensitive, struggles with people pleasing, or has difficulty setting boundaries and often feels burnt out as a result? I am here to support individuals and families facing anxiety, emotional challenges, trauma, and relationship concerns. My goal is to help clients increase self-awareness, transform old narratives that no longer serve them, and discover more balanced ways to navigate the ebbs and flows of life. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating these often complicated challenges, fostering a more curious and compassionate sense of self.

I bring an enthusiastic and innovative approach to therapy. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and engaging space where clients can explore their own stories and discover their sense of hope within. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have training and experience in working with adolescents, individuals who are on the autism spectrum, individuals with ADHD, and people with special needs as well as their families and caregivers.

I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and youth ages 12-19. I work with those who may struggle with anxiety, life transitions, grief, those seeking culturally sensitive and aware therapy, and those looking to improve on their self esteem. I work with families and couples of all shapes and sizes. I work from a place of compassion, care, and humour where therapy can become a space to play around with ideas and curiosities.

Currently accepting new clients (as of the week of August 19th, 2024)! My style and approach to therapy are influenced by a holistic understanding that we are a composite of our histories and experiences, the intersections of our identities, and socio-cultural understandings and systems. I am also a firm believer that therapy is a collaborative process of growth and discovery between the client and therapist, and while you are the true catalyst for change, it is an honour to be by your side throughout the journey.

I offer help with many issues stating from a particular problem you need to address to unresolved trauma and life coaching. I teach skills that help you to be emotionally stronger, to bounce back from stress, to be more effective in everything you do, to connect better with people. Unresolved trauma may manifest itself in low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, self-harm, short fuse, impulsivity, addiction, eating disorder, inability to maintain healthy relationships, perfectionism and more...You don't have to suffer alone. I offer support and treatment. People do heal! You can choose healing, and as a result, a better life.