Find a Therapist in Pickering, Ontario.

There are many things which cause us distress and prevent us from achieving our preferred quality of life. These can include a variety of feelings, thoughts, beliefs, reactions, confusion, past or present situations, etc. You can more easily think about, and choose, your preferred ways of living, by getting clear about what's going on, how you're being affected, and your usual responses. I delight to help in this kind of process: it can be a way of making things which are invisible, visible; things which are unspoken, clear; even things which were un-thought of, possible.

My approach is to work collaboratively with clients using a holistic model of therapy which entails a blending of Eastern and Western modalities. For example, training in meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, proper exercise, a nutritious, science-based diet and maintaining proper sleep hygiene. Also, including talk therapy can then help to reveal core values and issues. Mindfulness training benefits clients in observing clearly thoughts and behaviours. Clients benefit greatly through the use of evidence based interventions by developing the skills needed to evaluate thought patterns and overcome destructive patterns.

I offer a humanistic, person-centred approach to psychotherapy that focuses on how we can find meaning and purpose as a way to chart a path forward, toward a more-fully-realized version of yourself. Together we will embark on an exploration of the self, of the underlying beliefs, and we will identify and overcome any obstacles preventing the growth you seek. I believe we all have the capacity to improve ourselves.

In many cultures, seeking a mentor or counsellor at various times in your life, would be expected and respected. Yet in our culture, we still might feel discomfort about "needing" support from someone outside our family & friends. The people I see are courageous. They choose to use the resources available to improve their quality of life. It's a commitment to yourself and your loved ones that takes time, money and determination. Self-help books can be wonderfully helpful, but something unique and special happens when you meet the right person to bring the principles of unconditional positive regard as well as healing skills to meet you wherever you are.

In addition to finding relief from symptoms such as anxiety and depression, I believe it is also necessary to look at the source of those symptoms. Not doing so would be akin to treating a physical ailment without looking for the cause. It is from this deeper work that lasting change and growth can come. As a depth-oriented psychotherapist, I work with people to gain insight, find meaning in their lives, and find more effective ways of being and relating to others. It is through this process that change, growth, and wholeness result. We all want happier, more fulfilling lives. I will help you work toward your goals.

Clinical Neurofeedback an integrative approach of evidence base psychotherapies such as DBT, EMDR, IFS, CRM in combination to Neurofeedback. Combining Neurofeedback within psychotherapy is a transformational approach to rapidly increase the brain's neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation. With ongoing “brain training,” you can expect to go into deeper restful sleep, significantly reduce anxiety and depression, improve attention, focus and concentration. Neurofeedback can work along with medications or is an alternative to medication.

Life is a journey and we are presented with various challenges along the way. Sometimes we find a path forward and sometimes we get stuck and need guidance and support. Psychotherapy can be an opportunity for you to connect with a trained professional to explore the challenges you are experiencing and to discover new tools and perspectives. As a psychotherapist, I support you on your journey by creating a relationship with you that’s built on safety, openness, and trust. I also help you to discover the resilience that you hold and I support you in strengthening or re-defining the relationships within your life. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.

Whether you feel alone, lost, stressed, scared, overwhelmed, anxious, down, or are facing a difficult time, talk therapy can help. Psychotherapy includes a number of different types of practices, like behavioural focused sessions using CBT, ACT, MBCT or DBT, humanistic or client centred approaches. The specific type of therapy that works for you is something we discuss together, ensuring that you're gaining the most you can from your time in therapy.

I offer a safe space for clients to reach their full potential through a therapeutic relationship that is based on the clients goals. Clients will be able to discover new things about themselves and find new ways to confront any struggles that they may be facing. Through psychotherapy clients often find their strengths and new insights that lead them closer to a fulfilled life.

Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that helps you examine your qualities and characteristics aiming to assist you with an enhanced awareness of yourself and your relationships with others in order to foster healthy growth and development. Getting to know one another in the counselling context involves entering into a mutually agreed upon course of counselling specifically designed to assist you in your journey toward recovery, healing and optimal health and functioning. It does take courage and it is important for you to feel comfortable and connect with your counsellor. I look forward to discussing this further with you. Contact me for further information.

Are you seeking a therapy approach that goes beyond simply talking about your problems? If you're looking for a deeper understanding of yourself, and long-lasting healing that impacts all aspects of your life - including your career, relationships, and spirituality, I would be delighted to work with you. I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy, drawing on relational psychodynamics and somatic awareness. Together, these two foundations can help you feel safe, calm, and stress-free in your body. This foundation of ease and empowerment provide you with new tools to enact change in the aspects of your life that you feel are holding you back.

Psychotherapy is talk-based therapy to help us explore any areas of concerns in which you may be experiencing difficulties. The therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is one of exploration, support, and vulnerability to help you live a life aligned with your passions and goals. Taking the first step can feel daunting and I am here to help support you through this journey. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I am the proper fit for your journey.

H o l i s t i c P s y c h o t h e r a p y The foundation of the work that I do in the office is a holistic style of psychotherapy in which there is an integration of emotional processing with body trauma unwinding. In addition to working with traditional talk therapy we bring in the body work to assists the client in maintaining groundedness. Techniques used include: Coaching, Somatic focusing, Mantras, Visualizing, Polarity Therapy, Cranio-Sacral, Reiki, movement, stretching, breathe work, Affirmations, New Decision Therapy, life coaching and visualization.

Shyamala has a decade of experience in working with individuals in reaching their personal goals. She joins clients on their journey of self-discovery, growth and change as defined by their desired outcomes for therapy. She uses narrative and emotionally focused modalities to help clients make meaning of their life, relationships and choices as well as work through painful experiences. Her style is marked by a collaborative approach that creates a safe space for exploration and for issues to be resolved.

Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help you improve and maintain positive mental health and well-being. I work with individuals, couples and families in individual and group settings. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behaviour and social functioning. Individuals usually seek psychotherapy when they have thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviours that are adversely affecting their day-to-day lives, relationships and the ability to enjoy life.

Through the use of acceptance and mindfulness strategies, I can help clients to be fully present in the moment and to accept otherwise negative emotions. Commitment and behavior change strategies help clients to change or persist in behaviors more in line with their own values. Used together these strategies increase client’s psychological flexibility.

I am a transformative and depth psychotherapist. This means that I look beyond the symptoms in order to assist my clients in discovering a more meaningful and fulfilling way to cope with life's inevitable dips and conflicts. It does little long lasting good to treat only the consequences of deeply ensconced processes that we have little knowledge of. While working with me, my clients and I go to where the root cause of their issues reside and gently and safely observe them and understand them with the ultimate goal of gaining control over them.

Psychotherapy is an opportunity to discover parts of yourself that you feel have been lost, hurt or unheard. Psychotherapy takes many different forms, but you can expect to be heard, respected, valued and met with curiosity and compassion. My approach to psychotherapy is person centred, meaning that the client chooses the pace and the direction, while the therapist provides gentle guidance and encouragement to move deeper into understanding and self-compassion.

Psychotherapy is a talk-based therapy in which folks can explore their concerns related to life challenges, stressors, mental health and well-being in a non-judgemental space. I believe that “individual” concerns go beyond the individual and are deeply connected to the way we interact with the world and others. As such, my approach to psychotherapy draws on systemic therapies that focus on broader sociocultural influences, intersections of identity and relational patterns. I value collaboration, authenticity and anti-oppressive practice in the therapeutic space. Contact me for a free consultation to determine if we would be a good fit.

Psychotherapy allows you to have a space to express the thoughts and feelings you have been struggling with. Individual psychotherapy sessions aim to understand your worldview and gain insight by linking your issues from possible reoccurring life patterns. A personalized treatment plan will be collaboratively made depending on the problem you are struggling with and the outcomes you are hoping to get from therapy.

PeopleDo Health + Wellness provides an integrative approach to psychotherapy. We believe each client is unique and would not benefit from a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Treatment plans for psychotherapy are individually tailored to our clients so that they can apply tools or skills from various therapeutic modalities to best support themselves. If clients prefer to use a specific therapeutic technique in their treatment we encourage them to let us know. We do our best to incorporate client preferences into treatment.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

I view psychotherapy as a way to help gain understanding, clarity and a different perspective. When we adjust or shifting our perspectives, explore our inner resources, and identify our challenges, we start the journey to a more fulfilling life. I believe in collaboration and a nonjudgmental partnership. With the goal to ultimately help clients to define their own version of success, create new patterns of behavior and engage fully in their lives.

What. is. life?! You didn’t anticipate things would be this overwhelming & you low key wish you could crawl into a hole to escape it ALL. Between your career, relationships/dating, and overall life responsibilities, it feels like you're drowning & you don't know how you're going to keep this up. I hear you and I can help. Our work will help you gain confidence, feel in control again & get where YOU want to be in life. We'll problem solve current challenges & build realistic coping strategies that get you feeling like yourself again. We’ll also work through what made you feel this way in the first place so you can shift patterns that are holding back. Contact me for a free consultation today!

My approach involves drawing on various modalities (e.g., dialogic, narrative, solution-focused, emotion-focused) that fit the unique needs of clients. I hope to create an environment for clients where they feel a sense of safety to express their reflections, thoughts, and concerns. I take on a non-judgmental, non-expert stance and firmly believe that clients have everything that they need already within them- my role is to simply remind you of who you are or to help you discover who you would like to be through supportive, therapeutic conversations. If you are interested in learning more about my approach and to see if we would be a good fit, please contact me for a free consultation.