Individual Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario
Why us?A supportive space to understand yourself, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, or emotions you can't quite make sense of. Maybe you're noticing the same patterns repeating, feeling disconnected from yourself, or simply wondering why things feel harder than they should.
At Access Therapy, we offer individual therapy in Hamilton, Ontario, and online counselling across Ontario. Our therapists provide a compassionate, confidential space to explore what you're experiencing, understand yourself more deeply, and work toward lasting change. Our approach to individual psychotherapy is trauma-informed, relational, and personalized. We recognize that your emotions, experiences, relationships, and personal history are connected.
Rather than focusing only on immediate symptoms, we help you explore what's happening beneath the surface while developing practical ways to navigate everyday challenges.
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting.
What is it?What is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy, also called individual counselling or psychotherapy, is a one-on-one process where you work with a trained mental health professional to explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and relationships.
Some people seek therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. Others want to improve their relationships, strengthen their self-esteem, or better understand patterns that leave them feeling stuck.
At Access Therapy, we believe meaningful change comes from more than managing symptoms. Individual psychotherapy can help you explore the underlying experiences, beliefs, and relationship patterns shaping how you feel and respond to the world.
Whether you're facing a specific challenge or looking for greater self-understanding, therapy is a collaborative process shaped around your needs and goals.
What Can Individual Therapy Help With?
How?Our Approach to Individual Counselling
Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are the people who seek it.
Depending on your needs, individual therapy may help you:
Understand recurring emotional and relationship patterns.
Develop healthier coping strategies for anxiety and stress.
Process difficult experiences and emotions.
Build self-awareness, confidence, and self-compassion.
Strengthen boundaries and improve relationships.
Our therapists draw from different therapeutic approaches, allowing you to find support that aligns with your needs and preferences.
What to Expect from your Individual Therapist
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're unsure what to say.
Your first individual therapy session is an opportunity to get to know your therapist, share what brought you to counselling, and explore what you'd like to work toward.
There's no pressure to tell your entire story right away. Your therapist will help guide the conversation, answer your questions, and work with you to establish goals at a pace that feels comfortable.
Who?-
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Elizabeth Sangster, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Stress
Substance Use
Relationships
Self-Criticism
Psychedelic Integration
Meaning Making
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Sabrina Reid-Smith, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Chronic Pain
Chronic Illness/ Auto-immune Disease
Grief
Family Dynamics
Self-Doubt
Grief
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Caitlin Moses, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety
Depression
Nervous System Regulation - Somatic Embodiment
Imposter Syndrome
Self-Esteem
Grief
Shame
Immigrants/Refugees
Burnout/Stress
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attia zaidi, Registered Social Worker
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma Recovery (c-ptsd)
Existentialism
Death & Suicidality
Grief & Bereavement
Relationships of all kind
Spirituality
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Zach Cochrane, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Parenting
Life Transitions
Stress
Work/Life Balance
Men’s Mental Health
Emotional Regulation
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Javier Soyka, Registered Psychotherapist
Men’s Mental Health
Anger
Trauma and PTSD
Retirement and Ageing Struggles
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Self-Exploration/Existential Concerns
Parenting
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Jordan Heywood, Registered Social Worker
Racial and Cultural Identity
Childhood Trauma
People Pleasing
Religious Trauma
Chronic Illness
Highly Sensitive People
Confidence & Self-esteem
Anxiety & Depression
Men’s Mental Health
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Anastasia Vuckovic, Registered Psychotherapist
Dating & Breakups
Anxiety & Depression
Emerging Adulthood
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
People Pleasing
Communication
Attachment Injuries
Intimacy Issues
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Marion Roberts, Registered Social Worker
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist
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Existential/Political/Environmental Grief
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Relational Dynamics and Difficulties with Attachment
Personality Disorders
Non-Monogamous and Monogamous Relationships
Mood dysregulation
Attention Regulation and ADHD
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Erin Saunders, Registered Psychotherapist
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist
Parenting Issues
Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health
Veterans
Anxiety
Depression
Couples Counselling for Monogamous and Non-Monogamous Relationship Structures
Conjoint Trauma Processing
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Zavera Ghadially, Registered Psychotherapist
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Work/Life Balance
Relational Issues
Self-Esteem
Issues affecting Marginalized Populations & Newcomers
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Carlin Palme, Registered Psychotherapist
CLINICAL LEAD - DIRECTOR
Lead Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist
Emotion Regulation
Anger
Relationship and Family Issues
Trauma
Work Stress
Depression
Anxiety
and more
Individual In-Person Therapy in Hamilton &
Online Across Ontario
Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or connecting virtually from home, our goal is to make professional mental health support accessible and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you're experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, therapy may help. You don't need a formal diagnosis or a specific problem to begin counselling.
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Many clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions. Your therapist can help determine a schedule based on your goals, needs, and availability.
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Many extended health benefit plans cover services provided by eligible registered mental health professionals. Check your policy to confirm coverage for your therapist's designation.
StartStart Individual Therapy in Hamilton
You don't have to navigate everything alone.
Whether you're looking for anxiety counselling, support with trauma, help navigating relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself, our Hamilton therapists are here to help.
Find a therapist who feels like the right fit and take the next step toward meaningful change.