Emotionally Focused Therapists in Stratford, ON
Dan Coburn Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N5A
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.
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.
Leslie Saucier Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N4Z
In addition to a degree in Social Work, I am an Accredited EFT practitioner.
Relationships are everything! My approach focuses on things that impact your personal relationships. The health of our relationships impacts every aspect of our daily functioning. If relationships with friends, family or significant others are impacting how you feel about yourself and the world then my services may be for you.
In addition to a degree in Social Work, I am an Accredited EFT practitioner.
Relationships are everything! My approach focuses on things that impact your personal relationships. The health of our relationships impacts every aspect of our daily functioning. If relationships with friends, family or significant others are impacting how you feel about yourself and the world then my services may be for you.
I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I offer online sessions exclusively through a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. I am a Registered Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in mental health, supporting individuals, youth, and families. My passion lies in helping people navigate mental health crises, particularly those dealing with depression and persistent suicidal ideation. I am committed to destigmatizing thoughts of suicide and exploring their root causes, including underlying trauma and experiences of inequality and oppression. I have a special interest in assisting those who struggle with body image concerns and disordered eating.
I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I offer online sessions exclusively through a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. I am a Registered Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in mental health, supporting individuals, youth, and families. My passion lies in helping people navigate mental health crises, particularly those dealing with depression and persistent suicidal ideation. I am committed to destigmatizing thoughts of suicide and exploring their root causes, including underlying trauma and experiences of inequality and oppression. I have a special interest in assisting those who struggle with body image concerns and disordered eating.
Andrea Wiebe - Revelation Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N5A (Online Only)
I seek to empower my clients to feel connected and secure with themselves and their partner; communicate effectively; gain confidence to navigate parenthood; problem solve in a safe and non-judgemental way; increase understanding of the connection between different parts of the self; live in the present moment; improve self-esteem; reduce stress; improve coping skills; feel increasingly hopeful; recover; heal; and, ultimately, live joyful and meaningful lives. I'm Andrea Wiebe, I'm a social worker, EFT couples therapist and EMDR trauma therapist with additional specialized training in perinatal therapy. I can help. Let's connect.
I seek to empower my clients to feel connected and secure with themselves and their partner; communicate effectively; gain confidence to navigate parenthood; problem solve in a safe and non-judgemental way; increase understanding of the connection between different parts of the self; live in the present moment; improve self-esteem; reduce stress; improve coping skills; feel increasingly hopeful; recover; heal; and, ultimately, live joyful and meaningful lives. I'm Andrea Wiebe, I'm a social worker, EFT couples therapist and EMDR trauma therapist with additional specialized training in perinatal therapy. I can help. Let's connect.
The world is changing, and we can all feel and see it. The value of taking care of our mental health is becoming increasingly important, as we become more aware of our past and as we step into our future together. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, confused, lost, or you may simply not know how to feel or what to feel. You may have difficulty communicating. You may be feeling good but just want to explore yourself or are curious to grow in unique and different ways. Maybe you are having relationship issues, or maybe you want to reconnect to spirituality. These are all wonderful reasons to talk to a counsellor.
The world is changing, and we can all feel and see it. The value of taking care of our mental health is becoming increasingly important, as we become more aware of our past and as we step into our future together. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, confused, lost, or you may simply not know how to feel or what to feel. You may have difficulty communicating. You may be feeling good but just want to explore yourself or are curious to grow in unique and different ways. Maybe you are having relationship issues, or maybe you want to reconnect to spirituality. These are all wonderful reasons to talk to a counsellor.
Brighter Vision Counselling Psychology & Wellness
Registered Social Worker, CPsych, RSW, RP, PR(Q), PHEc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N5A
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Less stressful? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind, your body, and your relationships. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better, happier, less stressful life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Less stressful? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind, your body, and your relationships. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better, happier, less stressful life.
Hannah Sampson-Aitkenhead
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N5A
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I'm passionate about creating a welcoming environment for individuals, families, and couples, and work with children aged 7+. I address topics such as anxiety, depression, addiction behaviours, burnout, and familial conflicts. My priority is to provide a safe and open space for clients to be able to process emotions and concerns in a manner that is custom-built and comfortable for their needs.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I'm passionate about creating a welcoming environment for individuals, families, and couples, and work with children aged 7+. I address topics such as anxiety, depression, addiction behaviours, burnout, and familial conflicts. My priority is to provide a safe and open space for clients to be able to process emotions and concerns in a manner that is custom-built and comfortable for their needs.
Therapy is a little bit like detective work. Therapist and client work together to try and uncover significant events and memories to better understand the impact that these experiences have had on a clients life. This understanding allows us to work together towards lasting and meaningful change. It can be a highly rewarding process, as well as a challenging one. It is important to find a therapist that you feel safe enough to engage in this type of exploration with. Without a feeling of safety and trust, this work is not possible.
Therapy is a little bit like detective work. Therapist and client work together to try and uncover significant events and memories to better understand the impact that these experiences have had on a clients life. This understanding allows us to work together towards lasting and meaningful change. It can be a highly rewarding process, as well as a challenging one. It is important to find a therapist that you feel safe enough to engage in this type of exploration with. Without a feeling of safety and trust, this work is not possible.
Empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental counselling tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you are looking for solutions to help you navigate day to day challenges, or you want to dig deeper to uncover deep-seated issues that are holding you back, I will work with you where you are at. Together, we will create a safe space to explore how you can find peace, healing, and personal growth in times of difficulty and uncertainty. I am a firm believer in the power of the human spirit and it's ability to overcome challenges and struggles as we journey towards living our lives authentically, with courage and strength.
Empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental counselling tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you are looking for solutions to help you navigate day to day challenges, or you want to dig deeper to uncover deep-seated issues that are holding you back, I will work with you where you are at. Together, we will create a safe space to explore how you can find peace, healing, and personal growth in times of difficulty and uncertainty. I am a firm believer in the power of the human spirit and it's ability to overcome challenges and struggles as we journey towards living our lives authentically, with courage and strength.
Hello! My name is Jen (they/she). I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have been in private practice since 2016. I help people learn about themselves, gain perspective, and build skills that work for them. I strive to make clients feel safe and supported. My office is a place where clients can process information, try coping strategies, and express themselves either in person or virtually. My practice is informed in trauma, consensual non-monogamy, disability justice, and religious trauma. As well as queer, gender, and neurodivergent affirming.
Hello! My name is Jen (they/she). I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have been in private practice since 2016. I help people learn about themselves, gain perspective, and build skills that work for them. I strive to make clients feel safe and supported. My office is a place where clients can process information, try coping strategies, and express themselves either in person or virtually. My practice is informed in trauma, consensual non-monogamy, disability justice, and religious trauma. As well as queer, gender, and neurodivergent affirming.
Esscey Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N5A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes, we come to a point in our lives when we know that change is necessary, but we may not know where or how to start. It can be distressing, uncomfortable, and overwhelming to confront the experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that stand in our way of meaningful change and growth. You don’t have to go on this journey alone. At Esscey Psychotherapy, I provide warm, safe, and judgement-free therapy to clients over the age of 18 that allows for deeper exploration of your wants, needs, challenges, and concerns. I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Sometimes, we come to a point in our lives when we know that change is necessary, but we may not know where or how to start. It can be distressing, uncomfortable, and overwhelming to confront the experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that stand in our way of meaningful change and growth. You don’t have to go on this journey alone. At Esscey Psychotherapy, I provide warm, safe, and judgement-free therapy to clients over the age of 18 that allows for deeper exploration of your wants, needs, challenges, and concerns. I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
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Stratford, ON N5A
We are so glad you're here! We know looking for a counsellor can be overwhelming and we are here to help. We are a dedicated group of psychotherapists who are passionate about supporting your healing and journey to mental wellness. Using evidence-based modalities we provide individual, couples, and youth counselling both in-person and virtually on a secure online platform. All of our therapists are Master's level Registered Social Workers (RSW's) and are accepted by most insurance companies and benefit packages. Our cozy therapy spaces are located at 206 Ontario Street in Stratford.
We are so glad you're here! We know looking for a counsellor can be overwhelming and we are here to help. We are a dedicated group of psychotherapists who are passionate about supporting your healing and journey to mental wellness. Using evidence-based modalities we provide individual, couples, and youth counselling both in-person and virtually on a secure online platform. All of our therapists are Master's level Registered Social Workers (RSW's) and are accepted by most insurance companies and benefit packages. Our cozy therapy spaces are located at 206 Ontario Street in Stratford.
Lisa Pierrette Cloutier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSWMSW, BA, SSW, CR, RMT
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N5A
I believe you are your best healer as I am my best healer. At times in our lives we become challenged, stuck, maybe even frozen and we need support through compassionate, safe, confidential and trusting care. We need a witness, a coach, a listening presence in addition to acquiring new skills and a compassionate understanding relationship with ourselves and therefore one another. It is possible to move through your challenges and pain together, so you can live your best life freely, peacefully, lovingly and joyfully. If you are willing and ready begin by taking this step and call.
I believe you are your best healer as I am my best healer. At times in our lives we become challenged, stuck, maybe even frozen and we need support through compassionate, safe, confidential and trusting care. We need a witness, a coach, a listening presence in addition to acquiring new skills and a compassionate understanding relationship with ourselves and therefore one another. It is possible to move through your challenges and pain together, so you can live your best life freely, peacefully, lovingly and joyfully. If you are willing and ready begin by taking this step and call.
Making the choice to come to counselling is an important life decision. Finding the right counsellor is key. A person who may be apprehensive about sharing needs to feel comfortable before the work can begin. This is always the first step of counselling. Then needs and goals can be looked at.
Making the choice to come to counselling is an important life decision. Finding the right counsellor is key. A person who may be apprehensive about sharing needs to feel comfortable before the work can begin. This is always the first step of counselling. Then needs and goals can be looked at.
Do you feel stuck, do you feel overwhelmed are you looking for a new direction away from where you currently are? I've been there, stuck and lost and I use my background, as well as my education to assist people every day to find a new direction for their life. I have been forced to recreate myself and I can help you to create a new pathway that meets your goals. During my time as a therapist I have devised a unique supplement to counselling which is called Echo Cognitive Supplemental Therapy or ECST. These audio recordings are personalized and reaffirms the goals we discuss during your counselling sessions.
Do you feel stuck, do you feel overwhelmed are you looking for a new direction away from where you currently are? I've been there, stuck and lost and I use my background, as well as my education to assist people every day to find a new direction for their life. I have been forced to recreate myself and I can help you to create a new pathway that meets your goals. During my time as a therapist I have devised a unique supplement to counselling which is called Echo Cognitive Supplemental Therapy or ECST. These audio recordings are personalized and reaffirms the goals we discuss during your counselling sessions.
Rebecca Cuthbert
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N5A
Waitlist for new clients
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be difficult, finding the right therapist can feel even more challenging. To lessen this obstacle, I offer a NO FEE initial session so that you can find the right fit without the added cost. Drawing from the latest knowledge in neuroscience, trauma, and attachment, I bring over 14 years of clinical experience to help you make sense of your inner world; how it impacts your relationship with yourself, with others, and how you engage in your environment. Together, we can use this awareness to move towards having more agency over your thoughts, responses, and your experience of your life.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be difficult, finding the right therapist can feel even more challenging. To lessen this obstacle, I offer a NO FEE initial session so that you can find the right fit without the added cost. Drawing from the latest knowledge in neuroscience, trauma, and attachment, I bring over 14 years of clinical experience to help you make sense of your inner world; how it impacts your relationship with yourself, with others, and how you engage in your environment. Together, we can use this awareness to move towards having more agency over your thoughts, responses, and your experience of your life.
Shirley Ann Brooker
Registered Social Worker, CPTS, MSW \, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N5A
Shirley offers a relational approach to therapeutic services to young children/youth, parents, couples, and whole families. A collaborative strength-based approach is provided within a safe environment that offers growth and resilience. Experiences in therapy will empower strengths from within, build coping skills, and increase understanding of self and others to allow healing and growth.
Shirley offers a relational approach to therapeutic services to young children/youth, parents, couples, and whole families. A collaborative strength-based approach is provided within a safe environment that offers growth and resilience. Experiences in therapy will empower strengths from within, build coping skills, and increase understanding of self and others to allow healing and growth.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Welcome! Sherri is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with the OCSWSSW and a Pre-Clinical Fellow with the American and Canadian Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy. Sherri supports clients as they explore effective communication strategies, negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviour, healthier relationships, self-compassion, and overall personal growth and well-being by employing a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. Sherri offers more affordable services through her supervisory internship program. Please inquire about services with Haley Doyle, RP(Qualifying).
Welcome! Sherri is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with the OCSWSSW and a Pre-Clinical Fellow with the American and Canadian Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy. Sherri supports clients as they explore effective communication strategies, negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviour, healthier relationships, self-compassion, and overall personal growth and well-being by employing a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. Sherri offers more affordable services through her supervisory internship program. Please inquire about services with Haley Doyle, RP(Qualifying).
In my practice I use a creative, relational approach. I have a deep respect for a client's life experience and courage. With patience and presence I will challenge you to make the changes you want to see in your life. I offer a safe environment, free of judgment and filled with respect. In my practice you can count on being seen clearly and on seeing your own reflection. My continuous studies in the field allow me to offer clients the support they need. I have offices in both Waterloo and Stratford, Ontario.
In my practice I use a creative, relational approach. I have a deep respect for a client's life experience and courage. With patience and presence I will challenge you to make the changes you want to see in your life. I offer a safe environment, free of judgment and filled with respect. In my practice you can count on being seen clearly and on seeing your own reflection. My continuous studies in the field allow me to offer clients the support they need. I have offices in both Waterloo and Stratford, Ontario.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.