Couples Counselling Therapists in Ontario

I recognize and honour the powerful role that the mind plays in health and healing. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have been working in the field for 15 years. I specialize in couple-based therapy and also work with individuals. My approach with clients is by listening attentively, developing a therapeutic alliance, empathy, and support without judgment. In my years as a therapist, I have been considered a very effective therapeutic partner with clients in sessions. I genuinely like helping people and seeing clients evolve and heal!

Imagine finding a partner in your journey towards healing and growth – someone who listens, truly understands, and supports you. With a warm, caring approach and a decade of professional experience, I offer exactly that. Together, we'll create a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy, where you can freely express yourself and work towards the life you envision. You deserve a counsellor who sees your potential and is committed to helping you unlock it. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

We often come to therapy wanting to feel better, perhaps to change old patterns that don’t align with the vision we have for our lives. Anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, or personality disruption, difficulty in relationships and addiction are symptoms arising from deeper core (shame-based) wounds. These problematic symptoms surface as a way to cover up painful, enmeshed emotions that are unseen and unheard. I therefore aim to go to the source not the symptom: I specialize in emotion, in building self-compassion, and addressing toxic shame.

You’re not sure how you got here, but you are not where you want to be. It feels so hard to just keep going. Things have happened and you are finding it hard to cope – an important relationship has broken down, you’ve lost someone or something significant, you’ve received a tough diagnosis, your family is in transition. Maybe you can’t reach your partner, or you feel like you are losing your kids. Something needs to change. You feel exhausted, hopeless, and all alone. I see the suffering behind the brave face you put on to get through the day. It’s a scary place, but I know that you can change, heal, and grow.

I specialize in ADHD & Autism Lvl. 1 and also have experience working with social & general anxiety, trauma, depression, suicidal feelings, substance abuse, video game addiction, stress, and relationship concerns (family, romantic, and friendships). Working with neurodivergent kids, adults, couples, & families is very important to me because I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and struggled a lot without proper support. I get how frustrating navigating the mental health and education systems can be and want to support others in learning to harness their amazing abilities and make lasting positive change.

Are you coming to therapy with questions about your identity, trauma, taking up space, doubt, or how to navigate change or difficult relationship dynamics? Do you feel like you might be the only person who has ever felt this way? Or like anxiety has been keeping you from accessing the support you deserve? As a queer person who has benefited greatly from my own therapy, I know how important it is to have a nonjudgmental space where I can show up as my whole and authentic self and have my grief, loss, and doubts witnessed and validated. I would be honoured to create that space with you.

Hello. My name is Shelly Zebedee. Welcome to my therapy practice. If you are reading this, you are likely suffering and looking for help. I am here for you. Are you needing support? I am currently accepting new clients. I will work with you to uncover your core strengths and your ability to tackle and win at life’s challenges. We will build a relationship based on trust and honesty. We will work to uncover the healing power under your anxiety, pain and frustration. I have 30 years of experience in counselling. I assist the client to experience their true inner self, to find their own solutions, empowerment and self-love.

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.

It was once said, everything worthwhile is uphill. Would you not agree that in order to have a strong marriage/partnership, it takes work? Relationships don’t just default into being trusting, transparent, and honest. I have worked with many couples that are learning to show up differently in the relationship in order to carve out a new reality for their marriage/partnership. As one couple said, they are learning a new language. Many want to embrace a better future but need help in navigating that path. Many know that they are not where they want to be, but need to know how to get to a better reality.

Welcoming New Clients with a free 50-minute consultation. Are you experiencing issues with self-esteem, anxiety, depression or stress? Are you experiencing the challenges of overlapping work, cultural, and family identities. Do you seek a compassionate and safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and develop effective coping strategies? Do you want to improve your personal relationships and overcome personal struggles to achieve a more fulfilling life?

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and consumed by your emotions, feeling disconnected from both yourself and others? Are you struggling to stay present and find control amidst a wave of unsettling emotions, making it challenging to navigate through daily situations and maintain healthy relationships? The persistent worry can gradually affect your sense of control, ultimately impeding your ability to lead a joyful and purposeful life.

Having been through my own healing journey, I understand that seeking help and talking to a stranger can be difficult and overwhelming. In our time together, our therapeutic relationship is my priority and I offer a calm, non-judgmental, and trauma-sensitive space for you to share your story while gently supporting you to reach your desired outcomes.

Nancy Kane R.N. BScN ; CPMHN(C), is a Registered Nurse with a specialty in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Her 25 years of clinical experience include intensive work with individuals and couples dealing with trauma and attachment issues. Nancy has worked extensively with adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety, addictions mood disorders and PTSD, She is certified in Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Resilience Training and Cognitive Processing Therapy into her practice. Nancy has worked extensively with First Responders with PTSD.

With personal sensitivities and experience in grief and bereavement I have a deep interest in personal suffering and trying to find meaning in the midst of life’s challenges.

I hold a Masters degree in Counseling and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. My counseling style integrates a variety of theoretical and practical approaches, including humanistic and cognitive behavior therapy. I primarily use a flexible client-centered approach focusing on awareness and self-responsibility. My goal is to support you to overcome the struggles that you are facing in your life and relationships in a peaceful and flexible atmosphere. As a lay minister I have training and experience in transformational prayer to assist individuals from a Christian counseling perspective. Therapy style is geared towards your unique needs.

I work with a variety of clients. Many are professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, rumination and relationships. Several present quite well yet have a history, and beliefs, which impede their ability to feel at peace, content and joyful. As a spiritual therapist, clients usually have a spiritual nature regarding purpose, meaning and healing. I combine, and integrate, a holistic approach using psycho-somatic technics, Havening, EMDR, Inner Child, Hypnosis, talk therapy and psychoeducation. These modalities offer a wide range of approaches to assist clients with change and a deeper understanding of themselves.

I provide a fully open and non-judgemental space where together we explore your life, behaviour, emotions, relationships and how to reduce your unwanted feelings or experiences. I offer an eclectic toolkit of approaches and unpretentious energy so you can connect with your truest thoughts and feelings. You can also request animal therapy sessions with a dog, cats, horses, goats, mini pig or mini horses. If you are needing to unpack, process, find clarity, debrief, or gain insight on any aspect of your life, I'm ready when you are. The hardest step is booking your first session, you'll be glad you did.

Services are available province-wide via video, or by phone. I specialize in relationships and fostering healthy communication for couples and families with children/teens. Areas of support include, but are not limited to, PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality (BPD), and OCD. I have extensive experience with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and First Responders. I am an ally and safe space for 2sLGTBQIA+ communities, and my experience also extends to relationships along the spectrum of ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a focus in supporting individuals (adults), couples, and families managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, as well as a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. Through my practice, I support clients develop skills and coping strategies they need to manage distress and live the life they want. When working with couples and families, I can help identify the negative cycle that clients find themselves in and support in changing the pattern to one that fosters acceptance and connection.