Therapists in Canada

Wellness North Counselling
Wellness North Counselling
It can be hard for men to open up. We work from non-judgemental, trauma informed, anti-oppressive lenses. We treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues for individuals, couples, & families. Our psychotherapy services can help you gain control over the emotions, feelings and situations that might be keeping you stuck. We can also support you with:
OCD, ADHD/ADD, grief & loss, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem & low confidence issues, work-place stress, & several other mental health concerns.

Dr. Sydney Miller
Dr. Sydney Miller
I use a primarily Cognitive-Behavioural approach for the treatment of a range of psychological problems. I also include other modalities as necessary for a more eclectic approach. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, relationship problems and a variety of stress-related disorders including PTSD and workplace burnout.

Master’s Counselling Services
Master’s Counselling Services
Our Calgary counsellors bring genuine compassion and care to their practice, in order to help you flourish, in whatever stage of life you find yourself in.
For over 20 years, the Master’s Counselling team has created a safe place for you to process your thoughts, explore your feelings and release you into your full potential.

Joel Mader
Joel Mader
As part of my practice I use interventions and techniques that are practical and have been shown to be effective in addressing specific mental health issues. This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Structured Relapse Prevention and Motivational Interviewing. My approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, warmth and understanding, recognizing that these are important factors in developing an effective therapeutic relationship.

Zinah Al-Saffar
Zinah Al-Saffar
I am a Registered Psychologist and EMDR Therapist and I am licensed in both Alberta and Ontario. In addition, I provide services in both English and Arabic.
My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma and C-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families.
I integrate many modalities into my practice, which include EMDR, Ego State, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (level 1 training), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Attachment based practice, and Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) and others.

Mr. Paul McIsaac
Mr. Paul McIsaac
I have been working with adult individuals and couples for over 10 years now. My practice focuses on existential humanistic therapy, compassionate counselling for those suffering grief, loss, pain, and isolation. Ultimately, the main goal is to discover one’s meaning and develop it to build more strength and confidence to achieve other goals. Many of my clients are men suffering depression, some even contemplating suicide. I use cognitive behavioural therapy to assist them in analyzing and coordinating their thoughts, behaviours, and actions into more effective and satisfying lives. I work online and by telephone with Canadian clients in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the Territories. Remote therapy only.

Mark Giesbrecht
Mark Giesbrecht
I provide online therapy using evidence-based practices to help individuals learn better skills to help them gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and to live more successful lives. The focus of my approach is change-oriented and compassion-driven. Assessments are done at the beginning to best understand the individual and plan for helpful, change-oriented conversations. Remote therapy only.

Leslie Fahr
Leslie Fahr
Many men don’t talk about it openly, but feeling disconnected — from your partner, your emotions, or even from yourself — can quietly take a huge toll. Whether it shows up as withdrawal, shutting down, anger, overwhelm, ADHD-like overload, or not knowing how to express what you actually feel, the experience underneath is often the same: it’s lonely to carry life without feeling understood.
In therapy, I help men build the skills and inner foundation for healthier relationships — not just with others, but with themselves. I support clients navigating emotional shutdown, communication barriers, trauma, ADHD/ASD-related overwhelm, and the kind of quiet pain that rarely gets put into words.
I am part of the Chilliwack Vitality Collective team and sessions with me can be booked via text at 855-425-4310.

Alicia Alessandrini
Alicia Alessandrini
Do you feel like you’re never good enough, or that you have to please others? Do you wish you could put yourself first more often, and make your wants and needs a priority? Do you struggle with confidence or self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and low-mood? Have you experienced trauma that follows you around? Would you like a better understanding of your behaviours in general, or in friendships and relationships? Together we can look at exploring the strengths, relationships, and experiences that have got you to this point, and move forward in a way that reconnects you with yourself and your goals. My areas of interest are mood (anxiety, stress, depression), self-esteem, Trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Shadi Asadollahi
Shadi Asadollahi
Men don’t cry! The societal stigma has made it difficult for many men to even consider therapy as an option. It is time to break the stereotype. My main goal is to provide a non-judgmental, empathic and supportive environment to assist my clients. I offer you new sets of skills and help you to explore new perspectives, not only to overcome your problems but also to increase your resilience and create more meaning and happiness in your life. I have an eclectic and multicultural approach and value the active role my clients can play in creating positive changes in their lives and give importance to their background, life experiences, culture and personal value system.

Jeff Conners
Jeff Conners
I have over 20 years experience primarily in mental health & substance use. My style can be described as: a positive, down to earth, relaxed & commonsensical ‘blue-collar’ type. After years of doing the ‘tried & true’, I am interested in doing something new. So my current focus is on men’s health & psychedelics.

Jessie Baynham
Jessie Baynham
My basic belief is hopeful and positive: that ultimately people are “good” and are striving for wellness with the internal and external resources they have. I am committed to helping you unpack and leave behind stories and ways of coping that no longer serve your needs, while building resilience and moving towards new ways of relating to self and others, stepping authentically into life and relationships.
As a queer-identified woman, I am particularly interested but not exclusively focused on supporting clients within the LGBTQ2S+ community. I intentionally support overall mental wellness for all men, women and adolescents as we work to resolve, understand and reflect on barriers that exist in attaining psychological well-being.

Mr. Ian Wine
Mr. Ian Wine
Working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I provide professional and confidential counselling to address a number of issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, anger management, and relationship problems. I have a passion for expanding my knowledge in evidence-based practice, including lessons from clients themselves, and have completed additional professional training in different therapeutic modalities. I use an eclectic approach of holistic, evidence-based techniques to teach clients how changing their thinking can change their behaviours and improve the outcome of their lives. I use my own narrative of resiliency to motivate and inspire others to recognize the growth and positives that can come from life challenges.

Georgette Whitehead
Georgette Whitehead
I have been providing counselling support to men living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, sleep, chronic pain, and relationship issues since 2010. I provide individual therapy using a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapies that honor your strengths and experiences. I work with many veterans and current military members. I offer a variety of specialized therapies empirically validated to treat trauma. Many of my clients are dealing with and learning to manage chronic pain.

Nicole Konc
Nicole Konc
For 5+ years I have worked as a registered Social Worker in the field of mental health. I have been fortunate enough to work with clients in various settings, including community mental health and private practice. It is a privilege to learn about and share in the journeys of others. I am passionate about providing hope and helping clients to reexamine limiting beliefs in a way that helps them achieve their goals. I have extensive experience in supporting individuals with a wide range of mental wellness concerns using a client-centred and recovery-oriented approach, both in-person in Guelph and virtually (online). I use the Gottman Method, attachment theory, and emotion-focused therapy as my guiding framework for couples counselling.
Contact
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Therapists listed in the HeadsUpGuys Directory are required to hold relevant professional training (Master’s level or equivalent), experience working with men’s mental health, and active membership or licensure with a recognized therapy body in their region.
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