Heather Webster
Heather Webster
MACP, RCC (She/Her)
Senior Therapist
- Accepting a Limited Number of New Clients
- Accreditation: Registered Clinical Counsellor #17015
- Availability: Wednesday, Friday
- Therapy Formats: In-Person, Virtual
- Clientele: Teens (13+), Adults, Couples, Family, LGBTQIA2S+
- Languages Spoken: English
Ready to Move Forward?
Heather holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences from the University of Toronto. She has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth, adults, families and couples in education and counselling and has provided counselling services in community mental health agencies and in private practice. Heather is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma and Relational Injuries, DBT, CBT and mindfulness approaches, child development, Child-centred Play Therapy, complex family transitions, separation and blended families. She has experience working with clients of all ages with ADHD and/or ASD, couples of all kinds including married, divorced, LGBTQIA2S+, common law, adult child/parent relationships and people navigating grief and loss, to name a few. Heather approaches therapy from a trauma-informed perspective with a focus on development and attachment across the lifespan. She uses multiple modalities to ensure that the therapeutic process meets the unique needs of each client. Heather continues to engage in learning about ways to provide culturally safe care and welcomes folk from all backgrounds, cultures, sub-cultures and intersectional identities.
Areas of Focus:
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Boundaries
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Consensual Non-Monogamy
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Planning
- Family Trauma
- Infertility & Reproductive Support
- Life Transitions
- Loss, Grief & Bereavement
- Older Adults
- People Pleasing
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal & Postpartum Concerns
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Purpose & Meaning Making
- Relationships
- Teens
- Trauma
- Trust & Infidelity
- ADD/ADHD
- ADHD In Relationships
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Communication
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Emotion Regulation
- End of Life & MAID Process
- Goal Setting
- Identity
- Intimacy
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Men's Health
- Parenting
- Parenting Adult Children
- Perfectionism
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
- School & Workplace Difficulties
- Self-Esteem
- Sex
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress & Burnout
- Women’s Health
- Virtual Counselling
Therapeutic Modalities:
- CBT & Trauma-Focused CBT
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming Therapy
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Attachment Theory
- Gottman Method for Couples
- Imago Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Methods
"As someone who’s also navigating this journey through life, I understand that we all encounter difficulties we didn’t see coming and can’t always control. Yet, I truly believe that each of us has an innate strength and resilience that has helped us get through tough times. My role is to support and encourage you as you explore your emotions, understand your life patterns, and begin to move towards a more intentional path of healing, confidence, and connection. I’m committed to an anti-oppressive approach in my practice, recognizing that life’s challenges come from many different sources. Together, we will approach these challenges with gentle curiosity and kindness, without judgment. Whether you’re coming to me as an individual, with your family, or with a partner, I focus on a holistic and collaborative approach, ensuring we explore and understand the unique complexities you’re facing."
- Heather