Alison James is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor who specializes in integrative mental health treatment. With diverse and broad training, she tailors her approach to suit each client’s unique experience and needs. Alison is sensitive to the ways in which systemic oppression, exclusion, and marginalization impact individual wellbeing and strives to practice from an anti-racist and ableist, intersectional feminist, sex and body positive, queer and trans allied, and class conscious position.

My approach is multifaceted using a combination of Relational Somatic Psychotherapy, parts work, Mindfulness & Sex Therapy to create lasting healing and change. Relational therapy explores and transforms beliefs, themes & patterns, explores boundaries, needs & building a solid sense of self, creates new ways of being with others and cultivating the type of connections you want. Its a space to talk about your experiences, to explore your sexuality and relationships or tapping into and developing your intuition. We can also use somatic mindfulness practices to explore present moment ...


Guelph, ON

I work with clients one-on-one through a holistic approach that is trauma-informed, body-oriented, and anti-oppressive to support all aspects of you in order to heal in the body, mind, heart, and spirit. I work somatically and relationally with my clients to cultivate a variety ofskills to embody healing and change,and together we collaborate to help you develop the skills you need to safely honour and process your pain. My approach to therapy draws upon my clinical training in somatic, humanistic, transpersonal, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, which focuses on co-creating healing together ...


Toronto, ON

Sometimes life gets hard. We can find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, overburdened, stuck in a rut, or consumed by worry. In these times, we may not like our behaviours; any efforts to help ourselves can seem futile or even make matters worse; we end up feeling isolated and alone in our struggles (even when surrounded by people).It may not feel like it right now, but change is possible – therapy can help. As registered psychotherapists we are trained to listen differently; seeking to understand unconscious processes that (while well-intentioned) may be getting in the way of the life we wish to ...


Finding the right therapist can be difficult. For that reason, I offer an initial 40 minute consult for free. My LGBTQ positive practice is in Mind/Body Focused and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I pay particular attention to overwhelming thoughts, emotions, and sensations that can be the result of trauma. With my previous massage practice (1989-2014), plus four years training in emotion-oriented body work, my practice incorporates my knowledge of how emotions are expressed and held unconsciously in our bodies. In June/15 I presented a workshop on Dark Erotic Fantasies and Shame at The Guelph ...


Toronto, ON

“Human beings have an inbuilt propensity toward self-realization. If obstacles are removed, the individual will develop into a mature, fully realized adult, just as an acorn will develop into an oak tree.“ (Irvin D. Yalom, The Gift of Therapy)I share Yalom’s conviction, that as human beings we have a natural propensity towards health and self-realization.Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey we take together, at a pace that is comfortable for you.What makes psychotherapy a unique form of conversation is that the therapist is skilled in being fully present, listening deeply and with empathy ...


Toronto, ON

Awareness is the first step towards change. It takes courage to observe ourselves honestly and talk about it. In a non-judgmental, compassionate space, we cultivate curiosity about your stories and their meaning to you.  We will look for an appointment time that suits you, so we can meet weekly, for a 50-minute hour.  I am currently available for evening sessions. My practice is exclusively online, at the present.


Toronto, ON

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, providing trauma-informed therapy through an anti-oppressive lens. My approach is relational, experiential, and embodied. It is informed by training in Gestalt psychotherapy, somatics, and neurobiology in it's application to stress and trauma recovery. I use an embodied approach to recognize and process signs of stress and trauma, assisting clients to develop the skills necessary to tune in and listen deeply to the answers the body holds. Through somatic explorations I assist clients to gain insight into behavioural patterns, drawing awareness to how we ...


I have worked with a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and in 2 languages (English-Spanish). My main focus is to assist people in overcoming personal difficulties, feel empowered as individuals, and seek a deeper understanding.


Oakville, ON

My mind/body approach includes the wisdom of the body in our work together. My clients often experience improvements in relationships, release from painful emotional and physical symptoms, a greater sense of control and empowerment, a deeper understanding of their behaviours and feelings. Please visit my website at www.davidscammell.com to find out more about my work, my background, and my approach.


Toronto, ON

We live in a fast paced society and it is easy to lose sight of who we are as individuals, our needs and our goals in life. We may experience struggling with feelings of being confused, anxious, frustrated, depressed, generally unhappy in everyday life, in personal crisis, or experiencing bodily tension and unexplained pain. working with the right therapist will help put things into a new perspective and restore balance and a sense of well-being. I work with individuals and couples, providing a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment to explore the things that take away from feeling ...


Toronto, ON

My job is to help you have a great life. Gender expansive, queer, kinky, in a non-traditional relationship, however you describe yourself - I’m here to support you. I’m a trauma informed Registered Psychotherapist who supports non-traditional people in non-traditional relationships. Therapy with me rests on two core principles: a gentle, warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship and a scientifically based approach which supports you in achieving your goals.I support people to create deep intimacy, the kind that feels rooted in trust, expansive with love, joyful, evolving and meaningful. I ...


Toronto, ON

I have been a psychotherapist since 2003, and work with clients who have experienced trauma; depression; heightened anxiety; substance abuse / addictive behaviours; family / relationship challenges; and grief. My training includes a range of therapy models (including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, Sensori-motor, and Internal Family Systems). Being able to draw upon a wide palette of approaches affords me increased flexibility when addressing the particular issues and individual learning styles of my clients. Training: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Level One: Training for the ...


Toronto, ON

I strongly believe that every person has an inner wisdom that needs a safe and loving container to explore and find solutions to their personal, interpersonal and transpersonal conflicts. My commitment to you is to lovingly foster the necessary environment to encourage you to self discovery, healing and personal growth. Together we will uncover your unconscious and create a path towards consciousness, wholeness, self-empowerment and spiritual growth. My passion is finding the love and the wisdom that resides within you so that you can create your life full of meaning, potential and ...


Toronto, ON

WellSpace Trauma Therapy Clinic offers complete programs for individuals recovering from trauma, using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-informed Group Psychotherapy and Neurotherapy. Referrals to trauma-informed support practitioners also available.


Toronto, ON

Educated at Toronto Institute Relational Psychotherapy, The four-year clinical training program, bases it’s approach in relational, attachment-focused, psychodynamic therapy. Alongside this program, i also completed specialist training in trauma, via the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. My professional background includes 13 years of working in mental health. Including crisis intervention, counselling for youth and young adults. In my earlier career, i worked in the not-for profit sector, with an emphasis on supporting children and families living with developmental disabilities. Areas ...


Vancouver, BC

Hello Courageous One! Welcome. May you find reliable and trustworthy support with the right person. (I know it can be a daunting task.) My therapy and creative coaching practice is called The Courage Room because our Body-Mind-Spirit IS our courage room, the place we live in every day. As a therapist & clinical hypnotist, I meet you in a shared space of respect, openness, curiosity. I work w/ creative, gifted, & sensitive people with trauma & attachment wounds. I'm warm, empathic, and have a good sense of humour. I'm also intelligent and, at times, challenging. Yes: I will ask you ...

I am genuinely committed to the discovery of the unique nuances of every therapeutic relationship. Due to the depth and breadth of my multi-disciplinary training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and existential psychotherapy and it?s practice of hermeneutic phenomenology in Toronto, as well as my international training in the cutting edge approaches of psychotraumatology, my background and extensive training enables me to work effectively and efficiently with a wide variety of people. I have been practicing since 1990 and although originally trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy my ...


Toronto, ON

I bring compassion and understanding to individuals experiencing isolation, despair or sadness; feeling invisible, misunderstood or out of place; experiencing painful shame or guilt; having difficulty changing their emotional and behavioural patterns; or having difficulty coping with trauma. Psychotherapy is a valuable opportunity to experience yourself differently, work through conflicts, handle overwhelming emotions, modify behaviours, expand possibilities, and create enduring changes. There can be many reasons for your suffering and struggles such as, unmet needs, experiences you missed ...


Experienced, caring psychotherapy with people who have experienced trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship discord, and addiction. A strong therapeutic alliance can assist you to change explosive tendencies, repetition, eating disorders, shame, guilt, grief, loss, and other unwanted behaviors/emotions. Individuals, couples, and families who are struggling to find meaning and balance in life find me empathic and helpful. In the therapy, your thoughts, feelings, actions, sensations, energy, dreams and relationships will be collaboratively explored to assist your transformation. Your treatment will ...


Toronto, ON

Psychotherapy is about care, relationship, and deep communication with another person. I am trained to listen in a particular way and will accompany you in discovering a sense of resilience and healing. My work is guided by the uniqueness of each individual and the therapeutic relationship we develop. I am trained in, and work with relational and developmental trauma, and issues arising from childhood neglect or trauma. Therapy provides the opportunity to work withunprocessed memory and enhances and develops resources in meeting thechallenges and the joys of life."Times New ...


Toronto, ON