Online Counselling for Waterloo
Sessions conducted in-person or online.
Problems in life can be overwhelming and sometimes everyone needs support. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve communication, learn to disagree productively, deepen intimacy in relationships, and work through grief. Discounted rate for students.
Sessions conducted in-person or online.
Problems in life can be overwhelming and sometimes everyone needs support. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve communication, learn to disagree productively, deepen intimacy in relationships, and work through grief. Discounted rate for students.
Gulin Aydin, EMDR Consultant, Depression, Anxiety
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2V
Your traumas don’t define you… If you’ve tried different therapies with various therapists and still struggle with the same symptoms, it’s not your fault. You know the skills, the techniques, yet you’re still easily triggered, and stress feels unmanageable. That’s because your brain is holding onto past trauma, constantly reminding you of what happened, making you feel unsafe. Anxiety becomes your brain’s way of protecting you from these feelings.
Your traumas don’t define you… If you’ve tried different therapies with various therapists and still struggle with the same symptoms, it’s not your fault. You know the skills, the techniques, yet you’re still easily triggered, and stress feels unmanageable. That’s because your brain is holding onto past trauma, constantly reminding you of what happened, making you feel unsafe. Anxiety becomes your brain’s way of protecting you from these feelings.
Holly Mathers
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MTS, RP
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
We are here to team up with you in phone or video sessions & can support you with issues you're facing in life relating to your gender identity, chronic illness, grief & other areas of concern. Focusing on your specific situation, we will work together to find options you find most helpful. Match with one of our therapists to meet your needs throughout Ontario. Contact us today to book an appointment with the best fit for you! We have therapy sessions available within a week so you can move forward with your wellness now. We are also able to access collaborative psychiatrists by video.
We are here to team up with you in phone or video sessions & can support you with issues you're facing in life relating to your gender identity, chronic illness, grief & other areas of concern. Focusing on your specific situation, we will work together to find options you find most helpful. Match with one of our therapists to meet your needs throughout Ontario. Contact us today to book an appointment with the best fit for you! We have therapy sessions available within a week so you can move forward with your wellness now. We are also able to access collaborative psychiatrists by video.
Are you in need of more insight into your personal or relational struggles? Maybe you feel like you're stuck in a loop of destructive behaviors, and don't know how to get out. Maybe you notice distance or tension in your relationship, and need to make sense of it all, and become connected again. Maybe you are ready to unpack and process unresolved trauma, and need the support of a professional in a safe and trusting environment.
Are you in need of more insight into your personal or relational struggles? Maybe you feel like you're stuck in a loop of destructive behaviors, and don't know how to get out. Maybe you notice distance or tension in your relationship, and need to make sense of it all, and become connected again. Maybe you are ready to unpack and process unresolved trauma, and need the support of a professional in a safe and trusting environment.
I work with families, individuals, couples, and groups to provide support for relationship turbulence, grief, anxiety/depression, and life transitions, including immigration struggles. Clients may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, sadness, anger, fear, self doubt, substance use, shame, and a diminished sense of self or worth. I help them realize that adverse situations do not define them. As we work together, they gain the skills to overcome obstacles and to build positive, reciprocal relationships of value and mutual respect.
I work with families, individuals, couples, and groups to provide support for relationship turbulence, grief, anxiety/depression, and life transitions, including immigration struggles. Clients may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, sadness, anger, fear, self doubt, substance use, shame, and a diminished sense of self or worth. I help them realize that adverse situations do not define them. As we work together, they gain the skills to overcome obstacles and to build positive, reciprocal relationships of value and mutual respect.
Astrid Christian Couples And Family Counsellor Machalitza
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2K (Online Only)
Do you feel sad, disconnected, alone, or like a robot next to your partner or family? Maybe trust is broken and you don't know how to fix it! Or: You want help to grow spiritually or personally? I am here to help. I specialize in couples, family & individual counselling and offer immediate availability to help you to strengthen yourself or your relationship. If you're looking to rebuild your connection or navigate conflict within your relationships from a Christian lens, I will support you and your loved ones every step of the way - also, if you are newly married or new parents. Does it fit your need? Please click "Email me" now!
Do you feel sad, disconnected, alone, or like a robot next to your partner or family? Maybe trust is broken and you don't know how to fix it! Or: You want help to grow spiritually or personally? I am here to help. I specialize in couples, family & individual counselling and offer immediate availability to help you to strengthen yourself or your relationship. If you're looking to rebuild your connection or navigate conflict within your relationships from a Christian lens, I will support you and your loved ones every step of the way - also, if you are newly married or new parents. Does it fit your need? Please click "Email me" now!
Talk With Gena
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BHSc, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Welcome to Compassionate Counseling, where life balance begins. Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional/mental/physical pain? Whether you're recovering from illness, treatment, surgery, or physical rehabilitation, I understand the challenges involved. With 17 years of experience as a neurofunctional physical therapist, I've aided individuals in various recoveries: work injuries, post-concussion, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, and life-altering surgeries. As a psychotherapist, I recognize the critical role of the mind-body connection in the recovery process.
Welcome to Compassionate Counseling, where life balance begins. Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional/mental/physical pain? Whether you're recovering from illness, treatment, surgery, or physical rehabilitation, I understand the challenges involved. With 17 years of experience as a neurofunctional physical therapist, I've aided individuals in various recoveries: work injuries, post-concussion, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, and life-altering surgeries. As a psychotherapist, I recognize the critical role of the mind-body connection in the recovery process.
Feeling stuck in longstanding patterns that don't work well for you? Tired of the constant battle in your head? Overwhelmed with stress in relationships? Struggling to become a more authentic you? Feeling called to change, to become happy and free, to thrive? Awakening to the spiritual? A holistic therapist, I guide you through those stuck places - emotional, mental, physical and spiritual - with counselling, hypnosis and energy work, to address both your conscious and unconscious selves for deep and lasting change. I offer you my depth, insight, clarity, problem-solving, compassion, humour and great respect for your uniqueness.
Feeling stuck in longstanding patterns that don't work well for you? Tired of the constant battle in your head? Overwhelmed with stress in relationships? Struggling to become a more authentic you? Feeling called to change, to become happy and free, to thrive? Awakening to the spiritual? A holistic therapist, I guide you through those stuck places - emotional, mental, physical and spiritual - with counselling, hypnosis and energy work, to address both your conscious and unconscious selves for deep and lasting change. I offer you my depth, insight, clarity, problem-solving, compassion, humour and great respect for your uniqueness.
Jennifer Aubrey
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Have you reached a point in your life where you just can't seem to find that happy spark anymore? Do you feel unmotivated and not sure what to do about it? It's not unusual to feel like you are just existing day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children. We all get stuck in a spot of feeling undervalued and overwhelmed and this is more common now than ever before.
Have you reached a point in your life where you just can't seem to find that happy spark anymore? Do you feel unmotivated and not sure what to do about it? It's not unusual to feel like you are just existing day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children. We all get stuck in a spot of feeling undervalued and overwhelmed and this is more common now than ever before.
Life involves walking through many different seasons. Some seasons are filled with joy and fulfillment, others are filled with pain, suffering, grief, anger, loss, confusion or anxiety. In the harder times the presence of another can make our pain more bearable. Someone coming alongside us can lend us the courage and hope we need to find our way forward. One of my greatest privileges is to meet people where they are at. I desire to create a safe and relational space where you can achieve your best health and well-being. My goal is to listen well, be a source of encouragement and a resource to help you achieve your desired goals.
Life involves walking through many different seasons. Some seasons are filled with joy and fulfillment, others are filled with pain, suffering, grief, anger, loss, confusion or anxiety. In the harder times the presence of another can make our pain more bearable. Someone coming alongside us can lend us the courage and hope we need to find our way forward. One of my greatest privileges is to meet people where they are at. I desire to create a safe and relational space where you can achieve your best health and well-being. My goal is to listen well, be a source of encouragement and a resource to help you achieve your desired goals.
Julia Mills - Arms Open Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk! My clients want to see progress, to resolve problems, or to feel like themselves again, but aren't quite sure where to start. I work collaboratively with my clients, so we find something that works uniquely for each person.
Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk! My clients want to see progress, to resolve problems, or to feel like themselves again, but aren't quite sure where to start. I work collaboratively with my clients, so we find something that works uniquely for each person.
Michelle Meier
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Life can be quite challenging and I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I am happy you are here. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to help them uncover their innate wellness and discover helpful ways to cope with the normal and extraordinary challenges of life. When you work with me, you can expect empathy, compassion, and a commitment to work through the therapy process at your own pace. I hope to provide you with guidance and support to help you settle more comfortably within the present moment and feel a greater sense of purpose in life.
Life can be quite challenging and I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I am happy you are here. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to help them uncover their innate wellness and discover helpful ways to cope with the normal and extraordinary challenges of life. When you work with me, you can expect empathy, compassion, and a commitment to work through the therapy process at your own pace. I hope to provide you with guidance and support to help you settle more comfortably within the present moment and feel a greater sense of purpose in life.
William Boire
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
I’m interested in supporting people as they move from where they are to where they want to be; working together to transition away from stuckness and suffering towards meaningfulness, connection and alignment with values.
I’m interested in supporting people as they move from where they are to where they want to be; working together to transition away from stuckness and suffering towards meaningfulness, connection and alignment with values.
Have you ever been told you are too sensitive? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood? I understand that vulnerability and facing big emotions, like grief or anxiety, can be scary. I want to provide a caring, respectful and non-judgmental environment for you to explore, process and sit with your emotions so that you can show up in your life and relationships with greater courage and authenticity. I want to empower you to discover that sense of a competent self that can deal with life issues and become fully alive and fully yourself. I lost my father at 16 years old. At the time I learned to push my feelings away.
Have you ever been told you are too sensitive? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood? I understand that vulnerability and facing big emotions, like grief or anxiety, can be scary. I want to provide a caring, respectful and non-judgmental environment for you to explore, process and sit with your emotions so that you can show up in your life and relationships with greater courage and authenticity. I want to empower you to discover that sense of a competent self that can deal with life issues and become fully alive and fully yourself. I lost my father at 16 years old. At the time I learned to push my feelings away.
Christina Page - - Whole Family Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW, CC-PMH, CC-BRT
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L
So many parents feel blindsided by how differently parenting feels than what they expected - we are told that we will be exhausted, but filled with joy. And while there may be joy, we also often experience feelings of grief, resentment, helplessness and rage. We are confronted by the limits of our control in so many ways, and are more consumed with worry for our child and getting everything just right than we could have ever imagined. Our relationship with our partner may feel foreign and hard, and the ways that we would normally care for ourselves feel out of reach. Perhaps we think, should it be this hard?
So many parents feel blindsided by how differently parenting feels than what they expected - we are told that we will be exhausted, but filled with joy. And while there may be joy, we also often experience feelings of grief, resentment, helplessness and rage. We are confronted by the limits of our control in so many ways, and are more consumed with worry for our child and getting everything just right than we could have ever imagined. Our relationship with our partner may feel foreign and hard, and the ways that we would normally care for ourselves feel out of reach. Perhaps we think, should it be this hard?
Colleen Martin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Life Changes Therapy: Are you or someone you are caring for facing a situation that is causing you stress, worry or sadness? Facing a health challenge or making a significant life transition can feel overwhelming leading you to worry how you are going to face the future. If you are a caregiver/partner, you may lack energy or time for yourself making you feel irritable, frustrated, angry or guilty. You may think, "I can't do this, I'm not handling this well" causing you to overthink and ruminate which might affect your sleep at night. You may struggle finding meaning and purpose and don't know who to talk to.
Life Changes Therapy: Are you or someone you are caring for facing a situation that is causing you stress, worry or sadness? Facing a health challenge or making a significant life transition can feel overwhelming leading you to worry how you are going to face the future. If you are a caregiver/partner, you may lack energy or time for yourself making you feel irritable, frustrated, angry or guilty. You may think, "I can't do this, I'm not handling this well" causing you to overthink and ruminate which might affect your sleep at night. You may struggle finding meaning and purpose and don't know who to talk to.
Heidi Argyle Art Therapy And Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RCAT, MA, RP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2V
Waitlist for new clients
I am a white, cis-female, queer, creative woman, and I go by Heidi! Art therapy is a great way to hack the therapeutic process. Trying to work through something tough, but you can’t talk about it — or you don’t want to? Art Therapy gives you a way to express yourself that doesn’t require you to, or to be “good at art”! Art gives your brain a way to get things out that our conscious mind doesn’t want to think about. So much of our relationship conflict comes from what’s not being said. What are you not saying? To whom? What’s stopping you? Let’s find out.
I am a white, cis-female, queer, creative woman, and I go by Heidi! Art therapy is a great way to hack the therapeutic process. Trying to work through something tough, but you can’t talk about it — or you don’t want to? Art Therapy gives you a way to express yourself that doesn’t require you to, or to be “good at art”! Art gives your brain a way to get things out that our conscious mind doesn’t want to think about. So much of our relationship conflict comes from what’s not being said. What are you not saying? To whom? What’s stopping you? Let’s find out.
Jay Scott
Registered Social Worker, BA (ip), CSW, AWCCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
I am passionate about working with a diverse set of communities, including people of colour, Indigenous communities, as well as immigrants. I specialize in the areas of mental health, trauma and infertility issues and works alongside clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression. With a musical background, I utilize music and art as a therapeutic tool to allow for clients to achieve their goals using creative methods.
I am passionate about working with a diverse set of communities, including people of colour, Indigenous communities, as well as immigrants. I specialize in the areas of mental health, trauma and infertility issues and works alongside clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression. With a musical background, I utilize music and art as a therapeutic tool to allow for clients to achieve their goals using creative methods.
Sara Gies
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Hello & welcome! You may be seeking support for a new diagnosis - physical or emotional. You may be experiencing life stressors or you may be a caregiver seeking support to care for your loved one while maintaining your own wellness. I am honoured to support individuals through a variety of life stages including depression & anxiety, grief & loss, cancer care; diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or at end-of-life and beyond. Our work together will be to create a life that is worth living and is in alignment with your values. We will aim to strengthen and build upon your existing resources in ways that feel good and authentic to you.
Hello & welcome! You may be seeking support for a new diagnosis - physical or emotional. You may be experiencing life stressors or you may be a caregiver seeking support to care for your loved one while maintaining your own wellness. I am honoured to support individuals through a variety of life stages including depression & anxiety, grief & loss, cancer care; diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or at end-of-life and beyond. Our work together will be to create a life that is worth living and is in alignment with your values. We will aim to strengthen and build upon your existing resources in ways that feel good and authentic to you.
Ben Southern
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
We put a lot on ourselves, we try to fit ourselves into boxes or stretch ourselves beyond our limits. Be the perfect person, child, student, sibling, friend, employee, partner, spouse, and the list goes on and on. Sound familiar? It's exhausting isn't it? We're not perfect (we can't be!), and not only that but the world is so complex and hard to deal with! Embracing our contradictions is part of what makes us beautifully human. Let me offer you a reprieve, a chance to unburden yourself and find solace with where you are on your journey through this chaotic world we have.
We put a lot on ourselves, we try to fit ourselves into boxes or stretch ourselves beyond our limits. Be the perfect person, child, student, sibling, friend, employee, partner, spouse, and the list goes on and on. Sound familiar? It's exhausting isn't it? We're not perfect (we can't be!), and not only that but the world is so complex and hard to deal with! Embracing our contradictions is part of what makes us beautifully human. Let me offer you a reprieve, a chance to unburden yourself and find solace with where you are on your journey through this chaotic world we have.
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Online Counsellors
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.