Individual Therapy

Supporting you through the maze of life.

Individual Therapy

Supporting you through the maze of life.

Find Balance

Understand Yourself

Strengthen Relationships

People seek individual therapy for many reasons and at different times in their lives…

Individual psychotherapy (also called counselling or talk therapy) is an opportunity for personal growth, relief from distress or emotional suffering, and progress towards your goals. The relationship between therapist and client is a vital aspect of the therapeutic and healing process. Your therapist will help to create a safe environment for you to feel comfortable to share the personal, challenging and often vulnerable experiences of life. 

Therapy in Toronto and across Ontario

We Can Help You With:

ADHD:

If you are diagnosed with or think you have ADHD and need help with your mental health, relationships, school, or work life we can support you in ways that are helpful and meaningful to you. Our counsellors understand neurobiology and will help you explore and embrace your strengths and identify any growth areas that you may have that compliment your lifestyle and relationships.

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Autism:

If you have been diagnosed with or think you are autistic and would like to explore what this means, how it impacts your sense of self, relationships, and other parts of your life, our neurodiversity affirming therapists are here to support you. Therapy can help you heal from shame, stigma, pressures to mask or be different and help you begin to see your strengths and celebrate who you truly are.

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Addictions & Substance Use:

You may turn to substances such as alcohol or drugs in part to cope with emotional pain and distress in life. From a harm reduction approach, therapy can support you to understand this cycle, your past and present triggers and through non judgmental strategies open up choice by enhancing knowledge and skills to reduce harms and live a healthier and safer life. If you’re experiencing any of these challenges, talking to an individual therapist can make a real difference.

Ageing:

Ageing is challenging due to physical changes like ongoing health conditions, menopause, changes in living situations, and fears about death and dying. In therapy, you will have a safe space with a compassionate professional to talk about how challenges with ageing are effecting you, navigate transitions, process any unresolved issues, and find meaning and purpose.

Anxiety and Stress:

In life, we are often balancing multiple pressures and expectations related to relationships, work life, and personal interests. You may experience worry, fear, agitation, dread, or body symptoms such as headaches, pain, insomnia, or digestive issues. In therapy, you will have a safe space to talk about and understand the things that are causing you stress and anxiety, develop new coping strategies, and ultimately feel more in control of your life!

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Boundaries & Communication: 

Exploring boundaries and communication issues in therapy involves developing a deeper awareness of self and other, relational patterns, people pleasing tendencies, conflict styles, attachment issues, and learning a variety of skills so that you feel more grounded, less overwhelmed by life’s demands, more respected and valued, and fulfilled in your relationships.

Depression:

Depression is not just feeling down for a few days, it involves a prolonged period of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness. In therapy we will explore the root of your feelings, help you better manage challenging emotions, address relationship stressors, and develop ways for you to have more hope and meaning in your life.

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Grief and Loss:

Losing someone through death or a relationship break up can be unbearable and literally heart breaking. Loss can also be of a beloved animal. Therapy is a safe space for you to express and also explore your grief and pain. At your own pace and over time, you will learn to honour your feelings and find a sense of healing or peace so you can integrate your loss, and also begin to move forward.

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LGBTQ2SIA+ and Gender Issues: Are you navigating the complexities of LGBTQIA2S+ identity and relationships?We are committed to providing affirmative therapy and a safe space for individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We are aware and knowledgeable about gender affirming processes, different relationship structures such as polyamory and ENM, and offer support to individuals in the kink, swinger, and BDSM communities. We prioritize creating an inclusive and respectful environment where you can explore your identity, navigate challenges, and build resilience. Whether you’re seeking support for coming out, discrimination, relationship dynamics, family conflict, or managing mental health concerns we are here to provide the compassionate care you deserve. Reach out to us today to learn more how Horizon Therapy can support you on your journey towards acceptance, well-being, and self-discovery.

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Navigating Life Transitions: Life transitions are times of something new like moving to a new home, starting a fresh job, getting married, or becoming a parent – these times can be both exciting and overwhelming! Therapy will support you through these changes, honouring both endings and new beginnings, manage uncertainty, and find balance during this transformative time in your life.

Perinatal Mental Health/Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting and joyful times in one’s life. It is also a time that can have unique challenges and stressors related to trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum depression or anxiety, sleep deprivation, adjustments to parenthood, and relationship dynamics with a partner. Therapy will offer you a compassionate and safe space to express and explore your thoughts and feelings and help you regain a sense of balance, connection, calm, and confidence within yourself, your relationships, and in parenting.

Personal Growth & Self Enhancement: You don’t have to be in a crisis to seek out therapy. In fact, seeking therapy when life is going well can strengthen a sense of self and act as a buffer from mental health issues occurring down the road. You may simply wish to take some dedicated time to focus on exploring, nourishing, and healing yourself, and what a gift to offer yourself space for personal development to unfold and grow in new ways! We look forward to joining you on your path of self discovery and healing.

Relationship Challenges: Perhaps you struggle with communication of your needs or emotions, feel disconnected with others, or have unresolved conflicts. In therapy, we will help you understand yourself, relational patterns, and attachment styles and support you to foster deeper, more meaningful, and authentic connections.

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Self-Esteem and Confidence: You may at times have difficulty finding your own strengths and self worth, and also compare yourself with others. Therapy can help you understand your feelings, explore negative thought patterns, fostering self compassion and a sense of purpose and self worth.

Sex and Intimacy: You may feel disconnected from your partner or experience challenges related to mismatched desire, communication, sexual function, navigating ethical non monogamy, or trauma that is impacting your relationship. A combination of talk therapy, psycho-education, and experiential & skill building exercises are used to help develop healthy attitudes about sex and intimacy, increase connection and pleasure, improve communication, and help strengthen and deepen your relationship for the long term!

Trauma Processing and PTSD: Experiencing trauma can have an impact for a long time and create instability and havoc in different areas of your life and relationships. Together, we will help you process at your own pace the effects of your traumatic experiences, and help you develop new ways to cope, regain a sense of hope and control.

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Workplace and Career Issues: Struggles at work like burnout, conflict with colleagues, or imposter syndrome can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. In therapy, we will explore your challenges, and focus on coping strategies to help you with stress management, communication with others, and work-life balance.

Therapy in Toronto and across Ontario

We can help you with:

  • ADHD and Autism
  • Addiction
  • Ageing
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • LGBTQ2SIA+ and Gender Issues
  • Navigating Life Transitions
  • Personal Growth & Self Enhancement
  • Relationship Challenges and Communication
  • Self Esteem and Confidence
  • Trauma Processing and PTSD
  • Workplace and Career Issues

Our team aim to ‘walk the talk’ and are committed to our own personal and professional growth. 

Understanding challenge and change from the inside out, with compassion and experience, we will help you better understand and process your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relational patterns, and work towards making the changes in life you are seeking. We draw on a variety of up to date evidence based therapy modalities to best support your needs, including Relational, Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Somatic, Emotionally Focused, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Neuropsychotherapy.

Psychotherapy can benefit you in many ways:

  • Improve understanding of self and other
  • Increase confidence and self esteem
  • Better manage stress at home and at work
  • Develop self compassion and acceptance
  • Deepen intimacy in relationships
  • Make more meaningful and authentic choices 
  • Feel more present and connected
  • Less worry, negative self talk, and more control
  • Bring more ease and satisfaction to your life
  • Discover greater peace and freedom

Psychotherapy can benefit you in many ways:

  • Improve understanding of self and other
  • Increase confidence and self esteem
  • Better manage stress at home and at work
  • Develop self compassion and acceptance
  • Deepen intimacy in relationships
  • Make more meaningful and authentic choices
  • Feel more present and connected
  • Bring more ease and satisfaction to day to day living
  • Discover greater peace and freedom

Neurodiversity Affirming Individual Therapy

Do you think outside the box or notice your sensory experiences differ from others around you?  Would you like to work with a therapist who understands  ADHD, Autism, neurobiology, and counselling?  Our therapists believe that people process information differently and that our differences are strengths and what make us unique. 

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Find clarity on what’s important to you, and the courage to take the steps you need to achieve it.