Therapists in Quebec

Are you struggling with grief, bereavement, spirituality? Are you going through a major life transition (loss of a loved one, pet loss, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, job loss, relocation, questioning spirituality, medical diagnosis etc)? You need an empathetic counsellor specializing in grief and bereavement to help you find new meaning in your life. I work with individuals, couples and families in person and through video sessions.

I have a deep conviction in the value of this profession and in what unfolds through the therapeutic process. The most important aspect is the meaningful relationship that will develop between us. It will facilitate in the understanding of older relational patterns and will serve as a guide towards more meaningful and secure relationships.You will also have a safe space to explore and gain insight into past experiences that could be too painful and confusing to bring to awareness without a supportive therapeutic presence. Furthermore by working these through it will broaden the range of effective coping strategies used in the present.

Over the past 12 years, I have been supporting individuals who are approaching the end of life, living with illness, or embarking on a grief journey. I work to create a safe environment for children, youth, adults, and seniors as they navigate life’s greatest challenges. Whether you are a caregiver, living with your own illness, or grappling with the loss of your loved one, I am here to offer you a supportive environment to heal and grow. Art therapy offers a unique opportunity to work through difficult transitions without having to find the “right” words to express how you are feeling.

I am an experienced, mental health professional and life coach with a diverse private practice originally in Montreal. Now working online, world wide, I see clients of all ages. Rather than having one set modality, I prefer to join with the clients where they see themselves. We can then work together in dynamic ways meant to meet individual and specific needs.

I believe that it is a part of the human experience to struggle at times. I also believe that you don't have to struggle alone. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, a recent loss of a loved one, family/relationship challenges, sexuality issues, trauma, or stress, I will gently and authentically support you in exploring your concerns in order to work through them. My goal is to help create a non-judgmental space for you to safely achieve the changes that you wish to make in your life.

Is an important relationship causing you distress? Is it your partner? Your family? Your boss? YourSELF? "Something" is not working within you. Relationships are complicated and are hard to understand. In individual or couples therapy, our work together is to get to the root of your distress, your suffering. We will work to find meaningful, concrete and insightful solutions to better understand yourself and your patterns with others. We will work to either accept, let go or make NEW changes to improve your relationships with others or within yourSELF. The idea is to DO different so life is more meaningful and satisfying.

Sometimes "expecting" is not what you expect! If you are thinking about having a baby, struggling to conceive, are pregnant or are within your first year postpartum and are concerned about your experience, I can help. Sometimes too and tragically, pregnancies don't always end with a happy outcome. Whichever situation you are facing, I can offer you both individualized support or in a group setting so that you don't feel alone and isolated in your current struggle. I work collaboratively with my clients and my style is very conversational. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease in coming to therapy.

Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music? I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, bereavement, life transitions, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. I use music therapy to help my clients increase self-awareness, ease pain, develop self-soothing techniques, and restore well-being. We will harness your natural love of music to create personal transformation. Music Therapy is a certified profession. I completed a masters degree with a focus on music therapy for psychological health, and my approach is trauma-informed.

I am a social worker and a registered psychotherapist who has supported individuals and families in crisis, dealing with end of life issues, grief and bereavement, including from traumatic loss, as well as with those who struggle from the impact of mental health issues, terminal illness and loss of autonomy. From a holistic perspective and using a humanistic approach, I aim to engage your strengths and motivation to enable change and uncover resilience.

Relationships. Day-to-day life. Loss & grief. These can be challenging, unsettling and isolating, but they don't have to feel this way. Are you in a new or established relationship, wondering why you're not feeling happy? Perhaps it's difficult to talk with or be heard by your partner and you keep having the same disagreements over and over again. Maybe you’re feeling stress and anxiety rather than calmness, peace, security and confidence. Have you experienced a life changing loss, and find yourself grasping for air beneath the depths and unpredictability of grief and sorrow? If you recognize yourself, you are at the right place.

There is great strength in allowing the tears to fall and asking for help. Specializing in grief and loss, I believe in the importance of informing and educating people on coping with and understanding the impact it can have on all facets of daily living. Trained in the Beck method of CBT, I provide solutions focused counselling and support to people struggling with a variety of challenges such as burn out, life cycle changes, anxiety and depression.

My name is Odette Quenneville. I am a professional social worker and psychotherapist working in the Greater Montreal region. I am a member in good standing with the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec and hold a psychotherapy permit delivered by the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. I have offices in Kirkland as well as in Hudson where I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, caregiving, spiritual counselling, grief and bereavement. I provide a safe environment where clients feel free to share their struggles and develop strategies to achieve healthy goals and objectives.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with an MA in Creative Arts Therapies. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to figure out what you need and what will be most helpful, from the beginning and throughout the counselling process. I aim to create a space where you can openly share your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and find a sense of comfort and security as you face life’s challenges. In session, you can expect my full presence, openness, and genuineness.

I am certified in Grief and Bereavement education, in good standing with the ADEC and CCPA. I work from a person-centered approach and believe that each individual is the expert of their own life. Having experienced first-hand the physical, emotional and mental stress and anxiety brought on by illness and disease such as cancer, and related losses, my devotion, and passion lies in walking with you through what is a turbulent journey, one that does not need to be faced alone. I have completed my Master of Counselling and field practicum under the supervision of Dr. Bassam Khoury (www.drkhoury-montrealtherapist.com).

Are you facing cancer, bereavement, or a major life transition? Do you struggle with self-esteem or feel like you're 'not enough'? Are you struggling to manage anxiety and sadness stemming from covid-19 or life in general? I can help. We will work together so that you can feel more grounded, less anxious, and more empowered. Life isn't easy. There will always be challenges that throw us for a loop. It can help to have someone to support you through it. I will be there to listen, encourage, and occasionally challenge but never judge.

Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.

My third culture kid (TCK) upbringing nurtured in me an interest in cross-cultural dialogue and interfaith work, and I eventually became passionate about peacebuilding. I facilitated cross-cultural dialogue among university students from different countries and worked with unaccompanied refugee youth from various African countries. This has equipped me with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Inner peace is essential for peaceful relationships with others, and I learned this after witnessing the trauma of the revolution and its aftermath.

We all carry stories about our experiences. I maintain that the way we view others, the world and ourselves is deeply rooted in these experiences and in our interactions with others. It is in the calm noticing and re-telling in a therapeutic space that we can foster the awareness and insight that are central to change and growth. I hold a safe, warm and accepting space for you to begin these explorations.

Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly people of the Global Majority with different neurotypes who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Somatic Attachment and Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people. Hiu takes on a co-researcher role in therapy sessions with deconstructive conversations, insightful and possibly challenging questions, curiosity, and a commitment to naming the oppressive systems and dominant narratives at work.