Barbara Contreras
Mental Health Counsellor
Education and Approaches
Barbara has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in healthcare and school settings. She provides a warm, collaborative, and client-centered space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and work toward meaningful change.
Her therapeutic work draws from Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), systemic approaches, and Gestalt-informed principles, with an emphasis on awareness, connection, self-acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship.
Areas of Specialization
The counsellor is experienced in working with clients with various concerns, including but not limited to:
Anxiety
Helping clients reduce excessive worry and tension, fostering calm and confidence through proven therapeutic approaches.
Depression
Supporting clients in addressing low mood, hopelessness, and loss of interest through evidence-based care.
Emotional Regulation
Teaching tools to identify, manage, and balance emotions in daily life.
Life Transitions & Adjustments
Supporting individuals navigating major life changes with effective coping strategies and resilience-building techniques.
Relationship issues
Helping clients navigate romantic, family, or social relationship challenges effectively.
Self Esteem
Encouraging self-acceptance and building confidence in personal worth.
Trauma
Supporting healing from psychological or physical trauma through evidence-based care.
Therapeutic Approaches
Professional Memberships
Client Types
Adults
Youth
Modality
In Person
Online
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Phone
647-726-2999
By Appointment
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Appointments are available in person and online, or you can call us at 647-726-2999.