Counselling in Hamilton, ON. Find the Right Therapist.

Safe, effective, and caring. Affordable therapists near you in Hamilton, Ontario will help you make the changes you want.


Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW

Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW

Clinical Director, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Guide

Hamilton, Ontario L8E 0G2 | 1-844-612-6505

Each of our psychotherapists bring open-minded curiosity, as well as our extensive professional and lived experiences to serve you well. We meet you where you're at, and walk along side you as you process, heal & grow.

Mark Laing, B.A. Honours Psychology

Mark Laing, B.A. Honours Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist

565 Sanatorium Rd., Suite 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905 319 1488

My work centers on marriages in crisis, the effects of affairs, the damage of pornography addictions, the hopelessness of mood disorders (depression, anxiety etc,), the frustration of inappropriate anger and the paralysis caused by low self-acceptance.

Emma DeRaaf, (B.A.) Psychology

Emma DeRaaf, (B.A.) Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist

345 Lakeshore Rd. East, Oakville , Ontario L6J 1J4 | 905-319-1488

When I was a little girl, I had a tough day. Then I had another. And another. At first, I thought they were nothing. Then, suddenly, they were everything. It wasn’t until I reached out to my guidance counsellor that I realized how much I wanted, and needed, help. Some t

Ben Hartford, RP

Ben Hartford, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual, Hamilton, Ontario L7N 3P3 | 905-297-5317

We all know that life is not always easy. Sometimes it can help to talk to someone who understands, and who can help you find a way through life’s challenges. 2SLGBTQ+ safe.

Mark Isajiw, MSW,RSW

Mark Isajiw, MSW,RSW

Registered Social Worker

Virtual, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3 | 9052975317

Mark strongly believes that providing assistance to people is a privilege and an honour and he brings this mindset to every session. “I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” -Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

Dan Watterworth, BTh., MDiv.

Dan Watterworth, BTh., MDiv.

Therapist, Counsellor

565 Sanitorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

My work focuses on helping you achieve your goals related to relational and personal health. My approach to therapy is an integration of established therapeutic practices, spirituality and a warm, empathetic environment.

Eirini Ververi, SSW, BSW, MSW, RSW

Eirini Ververi, SSW, BSW, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Virtual, Burlington, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

Focus: Crisis intervention, trauma, anxiety, attachment, self-esteem, hoarding behaviours, managing anger, stress management, transitions, family relationships, caregiver burnout and grief and loss

Chad Tomlinson, MTS, M’Ed, MA, OCT

Chad Tomlinson, MTS, M’Ed, MA, OCT

Chad Tomlinson, Therapist/Counselor

565 Sanatorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488

If you’re reading this you have made an excellent choice. Whether you’re single or wanting to revitalize a relationship, I will help you find the happiness you deserve. I’m not the answer to all of your problems, but I can help you find them in a fun and inspiring way.

Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre

Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre

Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling

565 Sanatorium Rd., Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

At Bayridge you get a counselor, and a multi-disciplinary team of specialists! Rarely is there just one issue! Therefore our strength is the breadth of our amazing team. After serving 40,000 individuals and families in the community for over 25 years, we know people!

Pat Allen, R.N. CPMHN(C), R.S.W.

Pat Allen, R.N. CPMHN(C), R.S.W.

Pat Allen

565 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton , Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488

I have worked with many youth and adults experiencing pain in their lives. It has been my joy to see these individuals become whole, experiencing a satisfied life. The life they were meant to live.

Dihawaz Ashgar

Dihawaz Ashgar

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3 | 905-297-5317

I understand consulting a psychotherapist requires a lot of courage. All of us are a story on two legs and that story has some challenging chapters

Amanda Rennick-Hazen, M.E.d, RP, TITC-CT

Amanda Rennick-Hazen, M.E.d, RP, TITC-CT

Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical OSRP, Clinical Traumatologist TITC-CT, School Traumatologist TITC-ST

Available for Online Therapy

As a psychotherapist I am dedicated to improving the health and well being of my clients and it is my goal to make the therapeutic process as comfortable as possible. I work from a positive psychology perspective geared towards increasing confidence, self-esteem and hel

Jennifer Kroeger, MEd, RP

Jennifer Kroeger, MEd, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

You have settled for less for too long, and you don't have to live this way any longer. Things really can get better, and I would be honoured to help you get there.

William Stokeld, MA

William Stokeld, MA

Therapist

565 Sanatorium Rd. Suite 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

I believe we are all unique, and not one specific skill set or therapy will restore a healthy state of being to everyone. Therefore, my style and approach to counselling is an eclectic one.

Sanjay (Jay) Rao, BSc.,MS Psy.

Sanjay (Jay) Rao, BSc.,MS Psy.

Licensed Therapist

565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

As a counsellor and healthcare professional driven by compassion and a commitment to others, I believe that humans have the capacity to solve even the most complex of problems through utilizing themselves as their own resource.

Resilient Cactus Psychotherapy, MA, RSW

Resilient Cactus Psychotherapy, MA, RSW

Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

I provide online psychotherapy using a collaborative and integrated approach. Your input is extremely important as we tailor your sessions to you to ensure you are feeling as safe and comfortable as possible, and that, together, we are focusing on the important issues.

Ramneet Lotay, BSW, MSW, RSW

Ramneet Lotay, BSW, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

565 Sanitorium Rd, Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488

I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor with a focus on health, and a

Bayridge Counselling Centre- Hamilton

Bayridge Counselling Centre- Hamilton

Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling

565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

At Bayridge you get a counselor, and a multi-disciplinary team of specialists! Rarely is there just one issue! Therefore our strength is the breadth of our amazing team. After serving 40,000 individuals and families in the community for over 25 years, we know people!

Nicole Callander, RSSW

Nicole Callander, RSSW

Registered Social Service Worker

565 Sanatorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

My biggest passion is empowering teenagers to find the resources needed to get through an age of puberty changes, peer pressure, changing schools and making new friends, as well as transition to adulthood

Virlyn Collantes, MSW, RSW

Virlyn Collantes, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Available for Online Therapy

I offer individual and couples therapy for both BC and ON residents. I prioritize a client-centered approach and believe in addressing the root causes of issues with individuals and couples I work with. Your unique circumstance is at the forefront of my practice.

Laurie Erb, RP

Laurie Erb, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3 | 9052975317

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in various settings. Some of the therapeutic approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion, Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Monica Gyimah, MSW,RSW

Monica Gyimah, MSW,RSW

Registered Social Worker

Virtual, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and it does take an empathetic, compassionate, experienced and a non-judgmental therapist to appreciate those challenges to enable you navigate those systems, stressors and life’s transitions in general.

Sera Kazmi, MSW, RSW, MBA

Sera Kazmi, MSW, RSW, MBA

Registered Social Worker

Virtual, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317

If you’re finding yourself lost in your thoughts and are struggling with going to school, or work, or, are struggling to carry out day to day activities, or, if you find yourself worried about a sudden change in behaviour or mood. I am here to help.

Michael Porter

Michael Porter

Available for Online Therapy

Michelle Pennells, H.B.A. Psychology; D.T.A.T.I.

Michelle Pennells, H.B.A. Psychology; D.T.A.T.I.

Art Therapist and Counsellor

565 Sanitorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488

I believe that everyone has a story to tell. I am someone willing to listen to your story. I can come alongside you to help you as you find your voice, face these challenges in your life, and grow in your confidence to overcome them.



Related Sites:
City of Hamilton
Canadian Counselling Association

Therapy Hamilton, ON

Lower City, Escarpment, Mountain, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Stoney Creek, Beasley, Central, Durand, Corkton, North End, Westdale

The ‘City of Waterfalls’, Hamilton  is situated between Oshawa and Niagara Falls on the western shores of Lake Ontario, in an area referred to as the ‘Golden Horseshoe’ which is  150 miles in length and 50 miles wide. A huge attraction for families, and children young and old, it draws thousands of visitors each year. George Hamilton purchased a farm after WWI which was the beginning of this important city.  In this manufacturing and industrial area known as the Steel Capital of Canada the major players have been Stelco and Dofasco. In 2006, Dofasco was honored by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, producing products for construction, automotive, energy and manufacturing.  From the 1990s onward the economy of this region has shifted to the health and science services employing 10,000 residents in the health and mental health fields (including psychotherapy), which serve over two million people. 

Growth continued and the United States company of Procter and Gamble and the Beech-Nut Packing Company were opened around the 1920s.  The fertile ground was attracting agriculture to the area.  A high-rise was constructed in 1929, the McMaster University moved in from Toronto, and Canadian Tire opened its second store in 1934.  The airport was opened in 1940, the Studebaker automobile assembly line in 1948 and in 1964 the first Tim Horton’s coffee house.1 Hamilton is half way between Toronto, Ontario and Buffalo, New York. Therapy can bring illumination and answers for individuals seeking spiritual help with their lives. The city’s major attraction features the Hamilton Harbour on the northern limit.  The book, ‘Green city: People, Nature and Urban Places’ by Mary Soderstrom, shows how this industrial city is placed within parks, green spaces and tall forests enjoyed by wild game.

Mental Health in Hamilton

Hamilton is a beautiful port city in Ontario that has a population of around 519,949 people. Mental health and addiction problems are high in the area. Around 20% of people that have a mental disorder are prone to a co-occurring substance abuse problem. Youngsters aged 15 to 24 are more prone to experiencing a mental illness as compared to any other age group. Sadly 4,000 Canadians die by suicide each year. Economic burden, increased tobacco use and family problems all contribute to the mental illnesses.2

The St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is a Mental Health and Addiction Service that has unique programs that help eradicate the stigma and disability issues associated with different mental illnesses and addiction problems. The service of St. Joseph's is dedicated in helping patients recover to their full potential by working with other community partners in mental healthcare. Call 905-522-1155 for further assistance.3

Current Initiatives

The Canadian Mental Health Association,Hamilton has an initiative known as the "Clara's Big Ride for Bell-Let's Talk" that will bring together community agencies that can provide mental health services along with advocacy for the Hamilton community. This will help promote sound health and fitness. Call (905) 521-0090 for more assistance.4


References

1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Hamilton, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario.
2. CAMH. (2017) . Mental Illness and Addiction Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/about_camh/newsroom/for_reporters/pages/addictionmentalhealthstatistics.aspx.
3. St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. (2017) . About Page. Retrieved from http://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services.
4. Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton. (2017) . Clara's Big Ride For Bell-Let's Talk. Retrieved from http://www.cmhahamilton.ca/.

Hamilton is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 256.08 square kilometers.  The population of Hamilton is 10,942 people with 4,276 households . The population ranking for Hamilton is #377 nationally and #135 for the province of Ontario with a density of 42.70 people per sq km. Hamilton therapists serve postal code: L9G.