Mental Health Counselling Offerings
London Ontario Mental Health Services
Looking for London Ontario holistic psychotherapy? At The Witch’s Therapist, we would be honoured to support you in your journey.
Below, you can find out more about each of the therapeutic modalities we offer.
These are provided as a way for those of you who want to discover more about how your psychotherapy experience may work. But if you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. Your therapist will work with you to explore what approach might work best for you.
Internal Family Systems Therapy
The internal family systems model of therapy (IFS) is centered around the idea that our psyche is made up of distinct parts. Each of these parts has its own beliefs, emotions, and behaviours. Just as we honour the various roles within a family, IFS therapy encourages us to acknowledge and nurture the different parts within ourselves. That’s especially true for those of us who may feel fragmented or misunderstood.
The goal of internal family systems therapy is not to banish any of these parts. Each of them has a purpose, even if they may seem disruptive or painful. There’s wisdom in each fragment, often buried beneath layers of hurt or fear. IFS is about developing a compassionate, gentle relationship with them. In doing so, we can access your true self. This is a core place of wisdom, calm, and clarity, and it’s where healing begins.
Much like the delicate balance of water and fire, internal family systems therapy invites us to integrate these diverse parts. This helps in fostering inner harmony.
It's a process of tending to your soul’s garden. We allow space for each part to express itself, while guiding them toward a greater sense of unity. In this work, we hold space for both our wounds and our potential, nurturing both as we move toward internal wholeness.
Art Therapy
By using art, we tap into parts of our emotions and thoughts that words often struggle to capture. Whether it’s painting, drawing, or sculpting, art helps us connect with our inner world in a safe and nonjudgemental space. So, it’s no wonder art can be useful in a therapeutic setting as well.
As we explore our feelings through colours and shapes, we may discover things about ourselves that we didn’t know were there. Some emotions might be hidden beneath the surface. Art therapy allows them to rise up, ready to be seen and understood.
The process of creating can be just as healing as the final piece itself. It can help us work through struggles and find peace.
A garden needs time and care to grow. In the same way, art therapy teaches us patience. The act of creating offers a space to slow down, reflect, and release what no longer serves us. It’s about allowing the art to guide us. About finding balance between our inner world and the outer one. Through art therapy, we can unlock new insights, allowing ourselves to heal and transform.
Somatic Therapy
Often, we carry stress, trauma, and tension in our bodies. This is true even if we don’t realize it. Somatic therapy invites us to slow down, tune in, and listen to the messages our bodies are sending us.
Much like the Earth’s cycles of growth and renewal, somatic healing therapy asks us to be present with our feelings and sensations. Through breathwork, movement, and mindfulness, we can unlock stored emotions. This helps us release what no longer serves us. It’s about letting go of the past and making space for healing in the present moment.
As we learn to work with the body’s wisdom, we build a deeper awareness of ourselves, physically and emotionally. In this process, we start to feel more grounded and in tune with our true selves. The practice is slow, steady, and often transformative. It helps us move through life with greater ease. Somatic release therapy teaches us that healing is not just about the mind. It’s also about honouring the wisdom of our body and finding balance between the two.
Somatic therapy is a powerful practice that helps us connect with our bodies to heal emotional wounds.
Depth Therapy
Depth therapy is commonly associated with Carl Jung and shadow work. It focuses on the unconscious and its influence on conscious life. it’s a journey into the soul.
Much like the roots of a tree, the work of depth therapy takes us to the hidden parts of ourselves. Those are the quiet places where our deepest emotions, thoughts, and patterns reside.
It’s through this exploration that we can truly understand the forces shaping our lives.
In this process, we learn to honour our dreams, symbols, and inner experiences. After all, these are not just random images or thoughts. They’re powerful messengers from our unconscious. By paying attention to them, we begin to unravel the mysteries of who we are and why we react the way we do.
Depth therapy encourages us to approach healing with patience and curiosity. It’s not about fixing things quickly, but about taking the time to listen, reflect, and grow.
This is the work of transformation, of moving through the shadow and into the light of self-awareness. As we uncover what has been hidden, we find new pathways forward. These pathways can lead us toward wholeness and inner peace.
Emotional Freedom Therapy
Emotional freedom therapy is based on what’s called the emotional freedom technique (EFT). It’s a simple yet powerful therapeutic tool. It can help us release emotional blockages, and bring physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual peace.
By tapping on specific points on the body, similar to acupuncture, we can help balance our energy. This can help us reduce the effects of stress, fear, or anxiety. It’s as if we are gently waking up our innate healing ability. This can allow old emotional wounds to finally be seen and released.
In many ways, EFT tapping therapy is a practice of coming home to ourselves. We’re working to find balance between mind, body, and spirit. The act of tapping brings us into the present moment. It helps us let go of thoughts and feelings that no longer serve us.
As we focus on the issue at hand, the process of emotional freedom tapping encourages the body to relax and reset.
Emotional freedom therapy doesn’t require hours of work or deep exploration. All it requires is a willingness to be present with ourselves and trust the process.
Through this practice, we begin to reclaim our emotional freedom, creating space for healing and transformation.
Sex Education & Intimacy Coaching
Sex, intimacy, and relationships can be complicated. That’s especially true if you’re part of a marginalized gender, sexuality, and/or ethnicity.
Far more than the basics of anatomy, sex education and intimacy coaching can help you better understand your body, your boundaries, and how to communicate with your partner(s). This service is designed to provide a safe, open space where you can explore your feelings, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of your sexual health and desires.
In a society where many feel uncomfortable talking about sex, our aim is to break down those barriers and provide education that empowers you to make informed choices.
Intimacy coaching focuses on the emotional and physical aspects of closeness in relationships. Whether you are facing challenges in communication, trust, or intimacy, your intimacy coach will work with you to understand and process these feelings with compassion.
Taking the time to learn and grow in these areas can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Your intimacy coach will be there to support you as you explore these important aspects of your life.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
When difficult or complicated feelings emerge, many of us pull away. We push away, we suppress, we try to control. But acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) takes a different approach.
It invites us to be fully present with our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. To accept them as they are. To allow them to flow through us without judgement. It’s through this acceptance that we can start to make space for change.
Acceptance and commitment therapy also teaches us to get clear on what truly matters to us. It helps us identify our values and commit to actions that align with them. This opens the door to living with purpose, even when life feels uncertain or challenging. In fact, this therapy can help us understand we don’t need to wait for things to be “perfect” before working toward our goals.
The magic of ACT is in its balance. It’s not about letting go of discomfort or avoiding the tough stuff, but about embracing it while still moving forward. Through acceptance, mindfulness, and commitment to our values, we can create a life that feels more aligned with who we truly are.
No matter what life throws our way.
Book your FREE 15-minute intro session with The Witch’s Therapist today.
Not sure if The Witch’s Therapist is right for you? No worries. We offer FREE 15-minute intro sessions to help you decide.
During that session, your holistic psychotherapist will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you understand how a spiritual approach to psychotherapy can help.
Transpersonal Therapy
Transpersonal therapy goes beyond traditional therapy. It’s based in transpersonal psychology, which focuses on the deeper, spiritual aspects of our experience. Through it, we can explore not just our thoughts and feelings, but also our connection to something greater than ourselves. That something may be a sense of the divine, a higher purpose, or the universe itself.
In mindfulness-based transpersonal counselling, we’re encouraged to explore the inner dimensions of our being. To look at how our spiritual life and personal growth intersect. This process often involves delving into dreams, meditations, and even altered states of consciousness. The goal is to uncover insights that are hidden from our everyday awareness. From there, we can foster a sense of unity between our personal identity and that which is greater than us.
Transpersonal therapy invites us to transcend the limitations of the ego and reconnect with the bigger picture. To feel more grounded and aligned with our true selves. Through this exploration, we often find a deeper sense of meaning, balance, and peace.
This allows us to move through life with greater clarity and purpose.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy is a gentle and compassionate approach designed to help individuals who have experienced past trauma. It acknowledges the deep emotional impact that difficult experiences can have on your body and mind. Through trauma-informed therapy, you can create a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and heal at your own pace.
The goal of this therapy is to understand how trauma may be affecting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Through this process, your therapist can help to empower you with the tools to rebuild trust in yourself and others. In the process, you’ll work to overcome the emotional and physical responses that can arise from past wounds.
In trauma-informed therapy, your psychotherapist will take care to honour your personal experiences and focus on your strengths. This approach helps you regain a sense of control over your life, fostering resilience and self-compassion along the way.
Healing from trauma is a journey, and your psychotherapist will be there to support you every step of the way. With patience and understanding, you can begin to move forward, gradually finding peace and balance once more.
Existential Therapy
What does it all mean? What is our purpose? Why do we exist?
Existential therapy is a deeply reflective approach that invites us to confront these and other big questions. It encourages us to explore what it means to be human and to face the reality of life’s challenges, like uncertainty, death, and freedom.
Through existential therapy, we’re encouraged to sit with the complexities of life. We acknowledge these truths, and the discomfort that can arise from facing them. By doing so, we develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
Existential therapy teaches us that, even in the face of life’s struggles, we have the power to choose how we respond. It invites us to take responsibility for our own life path, while also embracing the unpredictability of the future. The process isn’t always easy, but it can be transformative.
Through existential therapy, we find new ways to live with authenticity, courage, and a clearer sense of purpose. Through existential therapy, we begin to create a life that reflects who we truly are.
Humanistic Therapy
At The Witch’s Therapist, we offer humanistic therapy as a way to help you reconnect with your true self. This approach is centered around the belief that every person has the potential for growth, healing, and self-discovery. We facilitate that through understanding and honouring your unique experiences, feelings, and needs.
Humanistic therapy is built on a foundation of compassion and empathy. It’s about creating a safe and supportive space for emotional exploration. Through this exploration, you can build greater insight into your patterns. This can help you embrace both your strengths and your struggles. After all, both are part of what makes you whole, and both are part of working toward living a more authentic life.
Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, humanistic therapy helps you look at the bigger picture of your life. It’s about fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a deeper connection with your inner wisdom. Through this approach, you can cultivate a sense of balance, peace, and confidence. This can empower you to navigate life’s complexities with a sense of purpose and direction.
At the heart of humanistic therapy is the belief that you are capable of making positive changes, one step at a time.
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Used therapeutically, ketamine can be a powerful tool to help access greater relief from mental health challenges. Its psychedelic properties can help break through the barriers that often keep us stuck in patterns of pain, anxiety, and depression.
Using ketamine in a carefully monitored, controlled environment can help encourage a dramatic shift in perspective. It often helps to release emotional blocks, allowing for deeper insights into your thoughts and feelings. This can help you unlock parts of your mind that are harder to reach through traditional therapy alone.
Ketamine-assisted therapy is not a quick fix but a collaborative process. It works best when combined with psychotherapy. This way, you can better process and integrate the experiences from your sessions. It can provide relief from persistent symptoms and create space for new healing possibilities.
During your sessions, you will be guided by a licensed psychotherapist, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The goal is to help you tap into your inner resilience, allowing you to move forward with a clearer mind, a lighter heart, and a renewed sense of hope.
Mindfulness Therapy
Simply put, mindfulness is about focusing on the here and now.
For so many of us, we’re stuck in a “reactionary” state. Stimulus, response. Thoughts, actions. Through mindfulness, we’re encouraged to withhold our reactions to our thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Not to judge them, not to act on them, but simply to observe them as they are. This way, you can consider them more carefully, and respond in a more thoughtful, balanced way.
It’s a simple yet powerful tool that can help you break free from the cycle of worry, stress, negative thinking, and internalized prejudices.
Through guided exercises, such as mindful breathing and body scans, you’ll learn how to anchor yourself in the present, even during difficult times. By practising mindfulness regularly, you can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and enhance your ability to manage challenges with more ease and clarity.
Your therapist will support you every step of the way, helping you build a mindful practice that fits your life. With mindfulness therapy, you’ll find that peace is not something to chase, but something you can cultivate from within.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Each of us is a product of our lives up to the present. Our past experiences shape our thoughts, beliefs, and behavioural patterns. This is often unconscious, but it can have significant effects on your life and relationships. Psychodynamic therapy is geared toward a greater exploration of the foundations of your belief structures.
Psychodynamic therapy encourages you to examine the root causes of your struggles. It often looks back to your childhood, or to significant life events. By understanding the underlying emotional patterns, you can begin to make connections between past and present. This allows for healing and personal growth.
Through our work together, you'll have the chance to reflect on recurring themes in your life and discover how these patterns might be holding you back. With the support of your therapist, you’ll gain insight into your internal world, leading to greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Psychodynamic therapy is about understanding the stories that have shaped you, and gaining the tools to rewrite them. Your therapist will be there to guide you through this process, helping you find more clarity and peace as you unlock the potential for change within yourself.
Book Your Appointment with The Witch’s Therapist Today
Not sure if The Witch’s Therapist is right for you? No worries. We offer FREE 15-minute intro sessions to help you decide.
During that session, your holistic psychotherapist will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you understand how a spiritual approach to psychotherapy can help.