Therapists in K2C
Chantelle McEwen
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C (Online Only)
My practice is focused on empowering clients to make informed decisions about their own change while providing a compassionate and supportive space. As a person-centered therapist, I seek to enhance one’s quality of life and encourage clients to create their own solutions to situations as they define them; inviting new ways of thinking without imposing one’s own views and to emphasize and allow personal choice and control over one’s own problems while also exploring personal goals and values. I believe humans have the capacity to enhance self-efficacy, confidence, and one’s own belief that they can achieve their goals.
My practice is focused on empowering clients to make informed decisions about their own change while providing a compassionate and supportive space. As a person-centered therapist, I seek to enhance one’s quality of life and encourage clients to create their own solutions to situations as they define them; inviting new ways of thinking without imposing one’s own views and to emphasize and allow personal choice and control over one’s own problems while also exploring personal goals and values. I believe humans have the capacity to enhance self-efficacy, confidence, and one’s own belief that they can achieve their goals.
Berry D Nibogora
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), LLM, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2C
You are out for help and you need someone who uses effective, person-centered and evidence-based strategies to address the issue you are having. Someone to give you that space you need in your imperfections and struggles and walks, collaboratively with you, through the cycle of thinking, behavioral and cognitive processes that got you where you are today. Someone who gives you options and acknowledge that each of us is unique and needs tailored interventions that speak to who we are and who we want to be. I am transparent, use collaboration and believe in ownership of change by the client, working from within your cultural framework
You are out for help and you need someone who uses effective, person-centered and evidence-based strategies to address the issue you are having. Someone to give you that space you need in your imperfections and struggles and walks, collaboratively with you, through the cycle of thinking, behavioral and cognitive processes that got you where you are today. Someone who gives you options and acknowledge that each of us is unique and needs tailored interventions that speak to who we are and who we want to be. I am transparent, use collaboration and believe in ownership of change by the client, working from within your cultural framework
Rory Batchilder
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2C (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Private practice 20 yrs. Instructed at Counsellor Training Institute (CTI) for two years. Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Therapy in addition to Master's Degree. Your story will emerge . . . your goals and passions. Depression, anxiety, conflict, anger, addictions, self-esteem, spiritual searching, communication, relationship and intimacy issues. Familiar with complementary healing; mindfulness, inner-child, ego-states, positive psychology, visualization & meditation. Certified by: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( 002563) & CCPA ( 8192). Fully Insured.
Private practice 20 yrs. Instructed at Counsellor Training Institute (CTI) for two years. Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Therapy in addition to Master's Degree. Your story will emerge . . . your goals and passions. Depression, anxiety, conflict, anger, addictions, self-esteem, spiritual searching, communication, relationship and intimacy issues. Familiar with complementary healing; mindfulness, inner-child, ego-states, positive psychology, visualization & meditation. Certified by: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( 002563) & CCPA ( 8192). Fully Insured.
Jessica Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MC, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I strive to provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to every individual I support. I specialize in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma and/or abuse, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, emotional dysregulation, stress, and other mental health concerns. In my therapeutic relationships, I foster trust, focus on strengths, and seek collaboration with clients through my adoption of a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I strive to provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to every individual I support. I specialize in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma and/or abuse, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, emotional dysregulation, stress, and other mental health concerns. In my therapeutic relationships, I foster trust, focus on strengths, and seek collaboration with clients through my adoption of a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective.
Pet loss counselling available. Whether you’ve experienced pet loss through sudden death, long-term illness, old age, runaway, theft, loss of custody, relinquishment, or any other event, the loss can send our emotions spinning. If or when we do not feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in our grief, we end up feeling as if our pain is dismissed or minimized. This experience is inclusive to anticipatory grief whereby you may find yourself struggling to live out your animal’s final days mindfully, constantly anticipating the end. I can provide the space to unpack what’s coming up and help you prepare for their final days/weeks/months.
Pet loss counselling available. Whether you’ve experienced pet loss through sudden death, long-term illness, old age, runaway, theft, loss of custody, relinquishment, or any other event, the loss can send our emotions spinning. If or when we do not feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in our grief, we end up feeling as if our pain is dismissed or minimized. This experience is inclusive to anticipatory grief whereby you may find yourself struggling to live out your animal’s final days mindfully, constantly anticipating the end. I can provide the space to unpack what’s coming up and help you prepare for their final days/weeks/months.
Jason Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, PhD(c), CSTIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
We can sometimes feel alone in our struggles. We may be asking if we are the problem in these situations as our needs are consistently not being met in our life circumstances. In session with me, I take on a holistic approach to your life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to openly discuss what you are going through and the goals/dreams that you wish to move closer to attaining. I often consider myself like a coach on a team. I will always be in your corner cheering you on, but that doesn't mean that I am not going to help push you towards the goals that you set for yourself.
We can sometimes feel alone in our struggles. We may be asking if we are the problem in these situations as our needs are consistently not being met in our life circumstances. In session with me, I take on a holistic approach to your life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to openly discuss what you are going through and the goals/dreams that you wish to move closer to attaining. I often consider myself like a coach on a team. I will always be in your corner cheering you on, but that doesn't mean that I am not going to help push you towards the goals that you set for yourself.
Our human experience can be challenging and unpredictable, and at times we may find ourselves feeling lost or overwhelmed. During these moments, reaching out can make all the difference. Together, let’s explore your unique circumstances and help you regain confidence in yourself and your abilities. I uphold a compassionate and non-judgemental space, valuing authenticity, empathy, and genuine connection. It has been my great privilege to work with courageous individuals as they confront anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping skills and more.
Our human experience can be challenging and unpredictable, and at times we may find ourselves feeling lost or overwhelmed. During these moments, reaching out can make all the difference. Together, let’s explore your unique circumstances and help you regain confidence in yourself and your abilities. I uphold a compassionate and non-judgemental space, valuing authenticity, empathy, and genuine connection. It has been my great privilege to work with courageous individuals as they confront anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping skills and more.
Emma Huggett
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
Together we will explore the issues you are facing and develop a plan to support you in achieving your goals – whether you are dealing with significant emotional distress, experiencing challenges in your relationships, or seeking to better understand yourself and your experiences. I am particularly passionate about treating complex & childhood trauma, relationship issues & patterns, family dynamics, self-esteem & self-compassion, self-development & growth, and social justice. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, emotional regulation, establishing healthy boundaries, and grief.
Together we will explore the issues you are facing and develop a plan to support you in achieving your goals – whether you are dealing with significant emotional distress, experiencing challenges in your relationships, or seeking to better understand yourself and your experiences. I am particularly passionate about treating complex & childhood trauma, relationship issues & patterns, family dynamics, self-esteem & self-compassion, self-development & growth, and social justice. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, emotional regulation, establishing healthy boundaries, and grief.
As a therapist, I look to develop a collaborative working relationship with my clients, focusing on teaching skills of living as appropriate to life circumstances and presenting difficulties. I specialise in the treatment of PTSD and its consequences, but also see many clients with depression & anxiety without a history of trauma. I provide diagnostic assessment, including comprehensive assessment of adult ADHD, and offer psychological assessment of personality and personality disorders. If done in conjunction with a specific diagnostic assessment, this may enhance understanding of the diagnoses and how those affect your life.
As a therapist, I look to develop a collaborative working relationship with my clients, focusing on teaching skills of living as appropriate to life circumstances and presenting difficulties. I specialise in the treatment of PTSD and its consequences, but also see many clients with depression & anxiety without a history of trauma. I provide diagnostic assessment, including comprehensive assessment of adult ADHD, and offer psychological assessment of personality and personality disorders. If done in conjunction with a specific diagnostic assessment, this may enhance understanding of the diagnoses and how those affect your life.
Accepting New Clients. Whether you’re struggling with a stressful situation or ongoing mental health concerns, these instances can make it difficult to see a way forward. They may lead you feeling overwhelmed, but with the guidance of a therapist, it becomes possible to discover a clearer path to navigate through them. In my practice, I focus on ensuring you feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that we move at a comfortable pace and discuss the concerns that are important to you when you feel ready. My goal is to alleviate your distress, thereby helping you to address your concerns.
Accepting New Clients. Whether you’re struggling with a stressful situation or ongoing mental health concerns, these instances can make it difficult to see a way forward. They may lead you feeling overwhelmed, but with the guidance of a therapist, it becomes possible to discover a clearer path to navigate through them. In my practice, I focus on ensuring you feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that we move at a comfortable pace and discuss the concerns that are important to you when you feel ready. My goal is to alleviate your distress, thereby helping you to address your concerns.
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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.
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.
Challenges and obstacles are a part of life, but no one will experience a challenge in the same way as another. My goal is to help individuals and couples understand what is happening for them to help them achieve their goals and thrive. Relationships are a key focus in my practice.
Challenges and obstacles are a part of life, but no one will experience a challenge in the same way as another. My goal is to help individuals and couples understand what is happening for them to help them achieve their goals and thrive. Relationships are a key focus in my practice.
Helen Calligeris
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Are you feeling like you are struggling and you don't know who to turn to ? I know that it is not always easy to talk about what’s really going on and that taking the first step is always the hardest. This is why holding a space of no judgement is one of my key values, so that you may feel heard and understood, because YOU matter.
Are you feeling like you are struggling and you don't know who to turn to ? I know that it is not always easy to talk about what’s really going on and that taking the first step is always the hardest. This is why holding a space of no judgement is one of my key values, so that you may feel heard and understood, because YOU matter.
Breanne is currently accepting new clients, and can provide services in English for individual therapy specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is the gold standard for therapy. Breanne offers Individual CBT Therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including Social Anxiety, ADHD, Insomnia, Panic Disorder, Eating Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Mood Disorders. Breanne also specializes in grief, loss, caregiving, and terminal illnesses
Breanne is currently accepting new clients, and can provide services in English for individual therapy specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is the gold standard for therapy. Breanne offers Individual CBT Therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including Social Anxiety, ADHD, Insomnia, Panic Disorder, Eating Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Mood Disorders. Breanne also specializes in grief, loss, caregiving, and terminal illnesses
Jenaya Therriault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
As a member of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous communities, I would be honoured to help you make sense of your space in the world. I often work with 2S-LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamy populations, and with concerns including identity development, anxiety, neurodivergence, depression, relationships, grief, emotion regulation, and self-compassion. More broadly, I see myself as a Psychotherapist fitting well with times of transition or uncertainty, whether that be in romantic relationships, work & education, family roles, or recalibrating after significant experiences.
As a member of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous communities, I would be honoured to help you make sense of your space in the world. I often work with 2S-LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamy populations, and with concerns including identity development, anxiety, neurodivergence, depression, relationships, grief, emotion regulation, and self-compassion. More broadly, I see myself as a Psychotherapist fitting well with times of transition or uncertainty, whether that be in romantic relationships, work & education, family roles, or recalibrating after significant experiences.
Kris Cormier
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for JAN 2025 for individuals & partners, feel free to reach out. In-person Ottawa West location, afternoons & evenings. I can help you: Talk about 2SLGBTQ+ identities & queer relationships; Explore an interest in non-monogamy / polyamoury; Learn to regulate emotions; Cope with anxious thoughts; Reduce addiction to substances (alcohol or drug use); Manage addiction to problematic behaviour (gambling or shopping); Heal the wounds of past trauma (sexual assault, childhood abuse, intimate partner violence); Work on improving relationships; Handle family conflict; Adjust to living with specific diagnoses like BPD, PTSD, & ADHD.
Waitlist for JAN 2025 for individuals & partners, feel free to reach out. In-person Ottawa West location, afternoons & evenings. I can help you: Talk about 2SLGBTQ+ identities & queer relationships; Explore an interest in non-monogamy / polyamoury; Learn to regulate emotions; Cope with anxious thoughts; Reduce addiction to substances (alcohol or drug use); Manage addiction to problematic behaviour (gambling or shopping); Heal the wounds of past trauma (sexual assault, childhood abuse, intimate partner violence); Work on improving relationships; Handle family conflict; Adjust to living with specific diagnoses like BPD, PTSD, & ADHD.
Now welcoming new clients. Life can present us with challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming. My areas of focus include working with trauma and trauma-exposed professionals, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. Within my practice, I integrate various evidence-based practices, including CBT and EMDR, with a strong emphasis on remaining client-centred. I have extensive knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with first responder mental health.
Now welcoming new clients. Life can present us with challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming. My areas of focus include working with trauma and trauma-exposed professionals, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. Within my practice, I integrate various evidence-based practices, including CBT and EMDR, with a strong emphasis on remaining client-centred. I have extensive knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with first responder mental health.
Alex MacNeil-Boytel
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here, and I appreciate you considering me as someone who can help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), burnout, depression, or you’re simply seeking self-improvement and deeper introspection, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who are feeling overwhelmed and are looking for a way to move forward with more ease and self-compassion. My therapeutic approach is integrative. This means I take from a blend of therapeutic approaches (found below) and that our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here, and I appreciate you considering me as someone who can help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), burnout, depression, or you’re simply seeking self-improvement and deeper introspection, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who are feeling overwhelmed and are looking for a way to move forward with more ease and self-compassion. My therapeutic approach is integrative. This means I take from a blend of therapeutic approaches (found below) and that our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
Sometimes you might feel it is so difficult to share your struggles with anyone, even with loved ones; Or perhaps the worries and concerns about things happening in your mind are beyond your ability to cope with them. You might have experienced lack of motivation to even greet the day when the alarm clock goes off in the morning.
Sometimes you might feel it is so difficult to share your struggles with anyone, even with loved ones; Or perhaps the worries and concerns about things happening in your mind are beyond your ability to cope with them. You might have experienced lack of motivation to even greet the day when the alarm clock goes off in the morning.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in K2C
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in K2C who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
87% | Stress |
79% | Self Esteem |
77% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Coping Skills |
70% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
52% | SunLife |
45% | Manulife |
41% | Blue Cross |
How Counsellors in K2C see their clients
71% | In Person and Online | |
29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
87% | Female | |
12% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in K2C?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.