Humanistic Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist
Picture a road map through counselling therapy to find more meaningful connections with yourself & others, gaining more confidence & peace. Picture finding yourself again, a greater love for yourself & your life. Imagine a transformed you and a better future. In my practice, you will be provided with a safe & caring environment. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life!
Kaitlyn Hillier B.A., M.C., Ph.D.
Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor
In private practice since 2016, I have been providing counselling and psychotherapy virtually and in person. Presently, I operate virtually in providing mental health support for many individuals who seek support while navigating life.
Sadaf Khan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
At Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, we believe that every journey toward growth and healing begins with a safe space and a compassionate guide. Under the thoughtful care of Sadaf, our clinic offers a sanctuary where your story matters, your voice is heard, your experience and your path to well-being are honoured. Welcome to Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, a new horizon of hope and healing awaits you.
Amanda Rout
Registered Psychotherapist
Have you been struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem? Have you been feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck? You are not alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space for you to show up as your authentic self and feel heard and understood. Working from a client-centred and collaborative approach, I strive to meet you where you are and support you in navigating th…
Amanda Rennick-Hazen
Registered Psychotherapist
I enjoy using a variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Strategies, Mindfulness Meditation, Trauma Informed, Compassion Focused, & Emotion Focused. Depression & Sadness Anxiety & Worry Work , Home, & School Stress Grief & Loss Divorce & Separation Unexpected life transitions, unexpected change, lost opportunities
Laila Crawford
Registered Psychotherapist
I am a warm, friendly and non-judgemental therapist who believes in moving with you rather than trying to move you. I practice from an Existential therapy lens, and utilise ACT, CBT, EMDR for trauma, and EFT for couples therapy. I help clients with any and all presenting concerns - often seeing folks with AuDHD, anxiety, addictions, intimacy issues, trauma, couples, and career/life transitions.
Allison Mundle
Registered Psychotherapist, Sandalwood Psychotherapy
Online therapy for women in Ontario navigating anxiety, relationships, and emotional overwhelm. You may look like you are holding everything together, while inside you feel anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are used to keeping the peace, carrying too much, or saying yes when something inside you is saying no.
Sarah Perone
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.
Matthew Pitts
Registered Psychotherapist
I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, relationship conflict, career stress, and recurring interpersonal patterns. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Drawing from experience in family law, finance, marriage, and parenthood, I help clients navigate conflict, stress, and personal growth.
Carolyn Holmes
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offering affordable virtual sessions for infertility, ADHD, PMDD, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, and depression. Trained in DBT, CBT, humanistic/client led, solution focused, narrative therapy approaches. A warm, open counsellor to help with immediate availability.
Lisa Giles
Registered Psychotherapist
Helping you find joy and meaning in your life and relationships through compassionate, evidence-based counselling support. Lisa (she/her) has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider. Lisa works with individuals and couples online and in-person in Dundas, Ontario. Book a free discovery call today!
Navkiran Bajwa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi! My name is Nav and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario! I currently practice in Vaughan and offer in-person & virtual sessions! Feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I'd be a good fit for your needs!
Grace Gao
Registered Social Worker
Grace is passionate about creating accessible and culturally responsive mental health support, particularly for individuals who may feel hesitant to seek formal counseling services. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Mandarin, she values creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where clients feel heard and respected.
Ashley Toogood
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA (she, her)
I enjoy holding space for my clients and engaging in individual therapy sessions with people aged 14+ of all genders and sexualities. I offer a place for individuals to discuss their emotions and grow from surviving to thriving. I take pride in walking with you down whatever path you are on. I have particular experience in working with stress, anxiety, and burnout, offering a listening ear.
Joanna Czub
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support women who have spent years caring for everyone else and now feel exhausted, guilty, disconnected from themselves or unsure who they are beyond their responsibilities. My work focuses on childhood and relational trauma, shame, people-pleasing, difficult family relationships, grief and the struggle to establish boundaries without feeling selfish.
Sarah Berneche
Student Therapist
**I am a student therapist with placements in Alberta & Ontario. I am supervised by seasoned psychotherapists. I support individuals experiencing reproductive mental health concerns, such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, and the impact of living with complex reproductive health conditions, as well as eating disorders & body image concerns.
Rachelle Trudel, RP / PA, CCC - *Psychothérapeute bilingue*
Registered Psychotherapist / Psychothérapeute autorisée
Welcome! I support my clients in addressing the effects of their childhood wounds on their lives in order to improve their self-esteem and relationships. I use my knowledge in CBT, SFBT, attachment theory and mindfulness to support my clients in a collaborative, pragmatic, goal-oriented, compassionate and trauma-informed way. I look forward to meeting you!
Alli Ewacha
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Lisa O’Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer Psychodynamic, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Burlington and virtually. I support clients navigating complex trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and recovery, family dysfunction, and life transitions helping to uncover and understand emotional and relational patterns, process experiences, build greater self-awareness in a safe, compassionate space.
Victoria Brassard-Monahan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction). I am currently practising psychotherapy under the supervision of Kim Lawrence (BScH, MSW, RSW). I work best with folks seeking counselling for anxiety, ADHD support, burnout, grief, childhood trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Humanistic
What is humanistic therapy?
Humanistic therapy is a family of approaches united by a belief in human dignity, the inherent drive toward growth and self-actualization, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle of change. Humanistic approaches include Person-Centred Therapy (Carl Rogers), Gestalt therapy, Existential therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. They arose in the mid-20th century as a "third force" in psychology, distinct from the determinism of psychoanalysis and the mechanism of behaviourism.
What are the core principles of humanistic therapy?
Core humanistic principles include unconditional positive regard (accepting the client as a whole person without judgment), empathic understanding (deeply grasping the client's subjective experience), congruence (authenticity in the therapist), belief in the client's capacity for self-direction and growth, a focus on present experience rather than past history alone, and the view that a genuine therapeutic relationship is itself healing — not merely a vehicle for delivering techniques.
What does humanistic therapy help with?
Humanistic therapy is effective for depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, identity questions, relationship difficulties, personal growth, existential concerns (meaning, purpose), and life transitions. Because humanistic approaches prioritize the therapeutic relationship above specific techniques, they are broadly applicable and particularly valuable for people who want to feel genuinely seen and understood rather than treated as a collection of symptoms or problems to be solved.
How is Person-Centred Therapy different from other humanistic approaches?
Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), developed by Carl Rogers, is the most non-directive humanistic approach — the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects their experience, and trusts the client's own inner wisdom about their direction and pace. Gestalt therapy uses more active techniques (experiments, empty chair). Existential therapy engages with philosophical questions about existence. Emotion-Focused Therapy structures the work around emotional processing. All share humanistic values but differ in how active and directive the therapist is.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy has a substantial evidence base, though it is often less discussed than CBT. Carl Rogers conducted some of the earliest empirical research on psychotherapy outcomes. Meta-analyses consistently show humanistic and experiential therapies to be as effective as other approaches for depression, anxiety, and many other conditions, with particularly strong effects for conditions involving self-concept, interpersonal difficulties, and personal growth. The core conditions Rogers identified — empathy, positive regard, congruence — are among the strongest predictors of therapy outcome across all approaches.
