As a therapist, parent, and spouse, I understand how challenging relationships can be and how difficult it can be to break old unproductive patterns of relating. In my early life, I was unable to connect beyond the surface level with my partners due to limitations and fears within myself. Fortunately, I worked determinedly to forge a deeper, more conscious connection with myself, which has helped me to open up to others and forge warm, connective, joyful and lasting relationships. As a result, I am not only a much better and more available partner; I am also a warmer and more dynamic, engaged parent, therapist, and friend.
My personal and professional experience with parenting, co-parenting, mediation, multi-cultural problem solving, and my sexuality training help me relate with my clients and give meaningful guidance to help them solve problems. I am a highly-trained relationship specialist who has extensive training that includes the work of John Gottman, Esther Perel, Sue Johnson, the Bader Pearson Developmental Model, Imago, Attachment Mastery with Diane Poole Heller, Somatic Experiencing, The Satir Institute, The Centre for Relational Intimacy and Advanced Sexuality Training at the University of Guelph.
I have a warm, connective, engaging yet practical approach to relationship work. I focus on you leaving sessions with a more robust sense of yourself and how to connect with others in a satisfying and productive way. I use an integrative approach to assist my clients with relationships, codependency, communication, anxiety, avoidance, conflict resolution, self-esteem and confidence in their ability to create lasting robust and nourishing relationships throughout their lives.
Sarah specializes in working with couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulties in relationships. In addition to rigorous academics, she integrates the work of John Gottman, Esther Perel, Sue Johnson, Stan Tatkin, the Couples Institute, EFT, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT and somatic work into her relationship counselling.
Sarah offers clear plans and follow-through, providing progressive and cutting-edge treatments to her clients, working with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, fertility -related concerns, co-dependence, attachment-related challenges and infidelity. She works to address the root causes of your difficulties, deepening your self-awareness and self-esteem. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. She is very skilled at maintaining safety and connection in her integrative approach, creating a clear plan for healing and strengthening your relationships, as she works to empower each of you to understand yourself and each other.
Rebecca has been working in the fields of Counselling and Social Work for over 20 years and is passionate about helping people overcome their blocks to finding healthy, happy and powerful versions of themselves.
Drawing on her experience, education and continued training, she is able to work with both acute and long-term relationship difficulties and other challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger, self-esteem issues and self-motivation.
Rebecca's clients like that she combines therapy and coaching to help them understand and overcome their issues creatively and in a goal-oriented process.
Nancy is a bilingual Certified Addiction and Trauma Specialist with over 20 years of experience. She creates a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment to address issues related to addictions, trauma and mental health. Her expertise is in working with individuals and those closest to them suffering from addiction (substances, gambling, shopping, social media, etc.) as well as counselling for anxiety, depression, relational, emotional and behavioural problems, self-esteem problems and stress management.
She is passionate about helping and guiding others in reaching their full potential and maintaining a balanced life in recovery. Nancy uses a client-centred holistic approach, incorporating elements of different types of therapy such as CBT, Structured Relapse Prevention and Mindfulness, along with other modalities, in order to create a treatment plan that addresses your particular needs and helps you to achieve your goals.
Maha is a Professional Counselor with 20+ years in the education field and 3+ years in the coaching/counseling field—working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, couples, and parents. She has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
During couples therapy, Maha integrates many modalities—including the work of Stan Tatkins, Esther Perel, John Gottman, EFT, The Developmental Model, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Sexually-Informed Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma-informed Counselling, and Attachment therapy. She believes in helping clients create a clear plan for strengthening all relationships.
She offers structure and follow through, providing progressive and forward moving treatments to the couples and individuals she works with. Maha works effectively with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment-related issues, parenting, infidelity—working with her clients to increase space, expansiveness and acceptance.
Maha speaks 3 languages English and Arabic fluently as well as a conversational knowledge of French. She is a citizen of the world, having lived in numerous countries with clear and fluid cross-cultural knowledge. eld—working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, couples, and parents.
Michael is a Counsellor at the master’s level who provides effective and evidence-based counselling services. His goal is to partner with his clients to empower and enhance the quality of their lives. Michael has diverse work experience and a wealth of knowledge that makes him skilled in supporting individuals, couples and families. Whether you are dealing with something specific or are seeking increased satisfaction and balance in life, Michael is here to help.
Michael has gained experience working with a diverse range of clients and needs, including teens, children and TSLGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships. This can include working through conflict, processing big life transitions, parenting/co-parenting, and navigating relationships. In addition, Michael has clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, social skill development, and personality disorders.
Michael has a warm, friendly, and playful energy. This is paired with a focused and intentional approach that allows his clients to feel at ease while gaining skills and insight.
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