Most people consider psychotherapy because they are in crisis and seek an intervention that will improve their lives. The issue may involve work or the recognition of recurring, destructive themes that prevent them from living out their dreams. I use a framework called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, originating from Diana Fosha. It uses a model of attachment to establish a clear, supportive relationship that helps people feel safe enough to explore deeper issues and to know that they are not alone. I aim to help them reach inside themselves to deal with painful feelings, make way for the resilience and wisdom that reside in each of us and find the transformation we seek.

A psychodynamic approach to counselling focuses on patterns of relationship, often helpful in understanding how early experiences might be affecting you in the present. Especially helpful for untangling ‘baggage’ which may be holding you back in your current relationships and attitudes to others. Understanding how your current attitudes and ways of interacting with others are caught up in old hurts can free you to choose more constructive ways forward.

I describe my approach as person-centred and strength based. My practice draws from various theoretical frameworks that in Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Experiential, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness. I work from a collaborative stance, where I integrate tools dependent on the client's needs. I believe that each person has the potential to grow. I see the therapeutic relationship as a safe environment in which collaboration, exploration, learning, acceptance, and challenge can take place. Clients can benefit from my approach by building insight and recognizing their personal strengths.

In my view, most clients seek therapy when they feel alone in the face of overwhelming life challenges. Regardless of the approach, effective psychotherapy requires the therapist to understand and tune into what is therapeutically needed for the client to thrive. Sometimes clients need to expand their awareness of their inner experiences & life circumstances or develop greater emotional competence in coping with emotional distress (i.e. anxiety, shame, anger). Other times they need to find safety and resilience in facing a traumatic life event or find courage to bond deeply in an intimate relationship. An important part of therapy is to learn what's needed & help client achieve that goal.

A safe and professional therapeutic relationship will allow you to heal and grow. Psychotherapy will help you work through the specific difficulty you are having, allowing you discover a new life, full of meaning and growth. You will evolve both within your thoughts, and emotions, and discover deep connections both within yourself and others. I have a deep compassion to work with people's difficulties, and discovering true potential. Finding the right therapist is really important, and therefore a free consultation is offered. Contact me to start your path of healing and growth. www.kenwalton.org ken@kenwalton.org 416-659-1617

I am a big believer in tailoring my counselling approach to the individuals I support as well as meeting the service user where they are. There are lots of approaches or tools that we can try as two people working together. I feel it is important to allow people to be who they are. Motivational interviewing, CBT, Solution Focused, mindfulness and feminist approaches to counselling are the areas in which I have received training and these are the skills that I use in my practice.

Everyone goes through difficult periods when they feel sad, worried or confused. If these problems do not resolve within a reasonable period of time, you may benefit from professional help. Psychotherapy can help you develop a deeper awareness of yourself and the circumstances underlying your difficulties. We may explore past experiences, current relationships, educational and vocational background, cultural and religious values, as well as any individual challenges such as gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. The insight and skills gained can turn a crisis into an opportunity for personal growth, fostering an increased capacity to live creatively and enjoy life.

Chanderbhan Counselling Services provides individual and couples psychotherapy services to the Toronto, Mississauga, North York and surrounding areas. This practice believes in collaborating with you to develop a plan to suit your unique needs and goals. We offer affordable psychotherapy for teens, adults and couples. This practice believes in a client-centered and culturally aware treatment approach.

I provide a safe space in which you can talk through the challenges of life in the context of an empathic, caring, and supportive relationship. I approach my work as a therapist with nonjudgmental exploration, relational and empathic listening, respectful challenge, interactive engagement, and mutual participation in the therapeutic process. My work is informed by a holistic approach that respects the relational, interconnected nature of human experience. Together, we will explore the physical, psychological, sociocultural, historical, and spiritual factors impacting your life.

My guiding approach is 'relational psychotherapy' which is based on the view that our well-being throughout life depends on how safe and valued we feel in our relationships with significant others.This applies to us as children, work mates, friends, adult partners and parents. I will help you feel understood and valued as you come to identify the feelings and beliefs that cause you anxiety, helplessness, or emotional pain.. In our therapeutic relationship I will provide a nurturing place for you to express complicated feelings, feel "normal" about how you feel, learn how to ask for what you need and if you are also a parent, become more attuned to your child.

Psychotherapy helps people who are in distress. Sometimes childhood trauma or significant losses make mood regulation difficult. I help people from an attachment framework which means helping them feel more secure in themselves and relationships through increased self knowledge. Your anger, anxiety, panic or depression may be a sign for you to seek help. Relationship difficulties about whether to stay or leave or how to deal with present or past relationships can be the source of your distress. I will help you examine your life from the perspective of your significant relationships. All of us deserve to find greater satisfaction and love in our lives. Psychotherapy with me can help you.

People come to psychotherapy both to remove their stress and emotional pain AND to achieve their true potential. Using a variety of interventions, I will show you how to reduce emotional stress, heal anger and hurt, overcome fear and insecurity, and move into your true strength and personal power. You will learn strategies that you will be able to use to continue your healing, growth and development for the rest of your life.

My approach is holistic, and consists of an eclectic combination of modalities - but is most importantly based on a Humanistic model, which has its foundation in respect for the individual and the belief that all human beings have the right to reach their full potential. By talking through various life situations, emotional responses, beliefs and behaviours, I assist my clients in identifying patterns that have been holding them back, and cultivating tools to address these patterns and heal the wounds that are at the root of them. Building upon inherent strengths and wisdom are also key components of my practice - a combination which provides the support to move forward with confidence.