Therapists near Victoria Park helping Families with Phobic Disorders

Clare Pentelow is a warm, compassionate therapist who uses evidence based counselling approaches to support her clients reaching their therapeutic goals. She has been working in private practice for over 5 years, and in the mental health field for 9 years. She uses therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT and psychodynamic therapy to support clients in deepening their understanding of themselves, processing challenging memories, and discovering the path forward when it comes to coping with difficult symptoms and personal growth.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) based in Ontario, specializing in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and religious trauma. My approach focuses on guiding individuals toward emotional regulation, cultivating a strong sense of self, and re-parenting the parts of themselves that need nurturing and care. In my practice, I integrate powerful techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These methods provide the foundation for creating internal safety, allowing clients to reconnect with their inner child, heal their wounded parts, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Through a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I work alongside my clients to create space for emotional growth, self-discovery, and meaningful connection with their core selves. Whether you’re confronting past traumas or seeking to understand your present emotions, I am here to support your journey toward greater healing and wholeness.

The successful management of the household is on you. You don’t even bother to ask for help, if you don’t do it yourself it won’t get done, or it won’t meet your expectations. You are running yourself into the ground and everything feels overwhelming. You feel as though everything you do goes completely unnoticed. You’re doing your best, but still find yourself wondering if it’s enough. You’ve had the argument over and over, you ask for more help and it quickly goes back to how it has always been. You want to feel like yourself again. You want to feel in love and supported by your partner. You want the teamwork that you signed up for, the intimacy, the laughter, the love & connection. As humans, we are wired for connection and the feeling of distance between yourself and your partner can be traumatic and isolating. I am a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, I work with individuals and couples to feel less stuck and more connected. I tell it like it is with a realistic approach to working through emotions, conflict and communication. Book a free, 15-minute, video consultation today to see if we’re a good fit. I’d love to answer all your questions!

Life can leave us feeling immobilized, uncertain, and disconnected from our true selves. Difficult life experiences or trauma can come to shape us, impacting our relationships with ourselves, others, and one’s mental health. It leaves wounds that make us feel stuck in our patterns or emotions that overwhelm us and stop us from living the life we want to lead. Do you feel hopeless, lost, or stuck? Or perhaps you desire change and just don’t know where to start? Everyone deserves a space to be heard and understood. I am here to guide and support you on your journey towards healing, self-discovery, and growth. As a Chinese Canadian, who grew up in Hong Kong and then later moved to Canada, I understand firsthand the difficulties of adapting to a new culture and navigating life as a person of colour. I value the importance in acknowledging the experiences of individuals from different walks of life. I believe every person is unique and has their own life story. That is why I am committed to cultivating connections rooted in empathy and curiosity to work towards understanding you better and how I can best support you. A quote I love says, “To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.” From my own personal experience with therapy, I understand how daunting entering therapy can be. Unpacking emotions and experiences can be uncomfortable. I am here to empower you to conquer the fear and recognize the innate wisdom and strength within yourself to help you love the parts of yourself that seem hard to love; develop self-awareness; as well as cope better with life’s stressors. I will be with you every step of the way. Together, we will deepen your relationship with yourself and move towards living the life you envision for yourself with radical self-love and healing. I am excited to walk by you on your journey. Let’s do this together!

Reaching out for help, especially from a stranger, is incredibly scary and courageous - the first step is often the hardest. At Will Therapy Services, we always feel honoured to join our clients on their journey to wellness and welcome the opportunity to work with you. We're committed to working with you at your pace. Each of our approaches, although individual, are down to earth and collaborative, always. We strive to maintain an emotionally safe and judgment free space so that you may feel respected and heard. We have a wide range of experience working with youth/adolescents, adults, parents, couples and families. We've supported clients extensively in the areas of trauma, attachment, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, substance issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, conflict resolution, emotion regulation challenges, anger management, self-esteem, teen issues, stress management, and more. We encourage you to take that first step and reach out!

Suffering from time to time is inevitable, but perhaps many of us don't know how to do it productively when we are overwhelmed. We all need supportive relationships sometimes, and many of us a little compassionate guidance in the process of understanding ourselves, easing our suffering, and creating more harmony within. Sometimes different parts of ourselves compete for soothing and a sense of safety, leaving us divided, overwhelmed and stuck. Traumatic experiences can rob us of our perspective and the feeling of being human. They can make us feel inept, unsafe, insignificant, isolated or worthless. But we are not, we are only human--among humans. Sometimes parts of us may feel at odds with other important people or entities in our lives, communities, the world, nature, the universe, or the spiritual realm. Welcome to my practice, currently in my home office in Kitchener, Ontario. More than 25 years of training and experience in psychotherapy has brought me to the present, which is not my destination but an ever existing waypoint in my lifelong quest for learning and growth. I take my own healing and growth seriously. When I have room in my practice, I welcome adults 18 and up (or pre-existing child clients), individuals, couples and families. I welcome those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges. I welcome neuro-divergent clients struggling with impacts to their learning, relationships and sense of identity and safety in the world. I am happy to consult with parents struggling to help their children with mood, behaviour, stress and challenges to learning and development. I may serve you if your needs align with my being the right person, at the right time and place for you. My approach to therapy mostly integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) and understanding the nervous system (polyvagal theory), as well as many other elements of Behaviour Therapies (CBT/DBT), Narrative , Psychodynamic, Body-centred, Mindfulness, Attachment, Play therapy and Systemic Couple and Family Therapies.

Life can be painful, overwhelming, or just complicated. A gentle guiding hand can help you navigate the turbulent waters of life to find the change you are searching for. There are many reasons to seek out counselling and it can be a very scary thing to do. Tough memories from the past, a recent loss, mounting stress, or just feeling "stuck" can get in the way of experiencing life. There is no one reason and no one right moment to reach out and begin seeking answers to the questions you want to explore. My approach is welcoming and invitational: to meet you where you are at while also confronting the issues at hand. The counselling relationship and respect that you are the expert in your own life is key to providing quality support. I look forward to sharing in the challenges, the laughs, and the changes that make counselling the journey that it is. I offer weekday and evening appointments for individuals and couples. I have experience working with folks ages 16+. I do not hold a waitlist. Free parking is also available. To learn more about me, or to schedule a free 30 minute in-person or phone consultation, I invite you to get in touch.

Hey there! If you are struggling with trauma and symptoms due to that trauma - anxiety, depression, low-self worth, people pleasing - I would love to meet with you! I am a collaborative therapist that works from a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens. Using an intersectional approach, I work with others to heal from the past while reducing current symptoms to bring out the best version of you.

Brandon Spunar is the founder and lead counsellor for Get Out Adventure Therapy, utilizing a unique blend of individual child, youth and adult counselling with adventure. By using talk therapy and biofeedback alongside activities such as indoor rock climbing, trail hiking, and indoor walking, Brandon is able to connect with people where office based counselling may not be the strongest fit. Feel free to contact him at www.getoutadventuretherapy.com

In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Bréné Brown says that “owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do”. It is my privilege as a Psychotherapist to provide space and support as individuals dive into the stories of their lives and do the hard work of healing. Trained in EMDR, I’m grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for individuals to release the emotional, mental, and physical blocks caused by trauma and other difficult life circumstances using this dynamic and evidence-based therapy. I am committed to creating a safe environment and therapeutic relationship for my clients and strive to meet you where you are at with an approach that best suits your needs. My therapeutic technique draws not only on EMDR but also incorporates mindfulness-based, cognitive processing therapy, internal-family systems, DBT, neurobiological, and attachment-based therapies.

Life can be messy, complicated, and sometimes just plain hard. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, you're not alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can explore what’s weighing you down and work towards meaningful change. Using a client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, I integrate various therapeutic modalities to help you understand your emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build the life and relationships you truly want. Healing is possible and you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s take that first step together.

Psychotherapy/Social Work (RSW) practice providing individual, couple and family counselling as well as personal and professional coaching and consulting. Services are covered by employee benefit programs. Services provide guidance and intervention to aid in personal and professional development and are focused on long term change and wellness with an individual and relationship focus. Theories that inform services delivery include systems, attachment, diversity, polyvagal, transactional analysis, psychodynamic etc. Curiosity, authenticity, compassion, acceptance and self-determination are encouraged as important aspects of successful outcomes. A strength-based positive approach to change is the focus in order to promote a sense of purpose, personal meaning and fulfilment in relationships. Please visit the website services page in order to view specific services area topics.