CANADIAN DIRECTORY OF PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS
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This list is of therapists in private practice who charge for their services; SES crisis line is free to callers, and to therapists for their listing in the National Referral Directory. 

Please understand that we cannot recommend a therapist. We have been advised these therapists have experience counselling clients who have been through near-death experiences or are experiencing kundalini awakening or other non-ordinary states of consciousness. However we have not conducted any investigation to confirm their qualifications. WE THEREFORE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE THERAPIST YOU MAY CHOOSE. 

If you don't see a therapist listed for your area, please contact us.
 
 

Sharon Burrows, Ph.D. 
Vancouver 
Ph.D. Health & Human Service, M.A. Counselling Psychology, trained with the Grofs for three years. Jungian oriented.  Has school for training addiction counsellors.   Four Quarters Institute.
604 876 9105 or 604 709 3600 
 

John Caulder M.A.
Victoria
Twenty years experience in transpersonal consciousness raising.  Marriage, Family and Child Therapy. 
250 721 2000
http://www.caulder.ca
 

Richard T. Clarke, B.A. 
Vancouver and Sechelt 
Transpersonal psychotherapist, 30 years experience.  Influenced by the work of Fritz Perls, Will Schuts, Stan Grof, Jacquie Small, etc.  Professional member of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology.   Past President of the Canadian Holistic Healing Association. 
Vancouver - 604 683 1804 
Sechelt - 604 885 8885 
http://www.innerfitness.ca
 

Avraham Cohen, Ph.D., R.C.C., C.C.C.
Vancouver
Ph.D. University of British Columbia. Associate faculty and Internship Coordinator MA Counselling Program, City University of Seattle in Vancouver BC. Private practice since 1987 specializing in spiritual emergence experience, relationship issues, cultural intersections, the lost and directionless. Experience with spiritual emergency, both personally and with those undergoing such a transitional experience and for whom I have served as a facilitator, support and translator.

Selected Publications
Cohen, A. (2006) Attending to the Inner Life of an Educator: The Human Dimension in Education.
Cohen, A. & Bai, H. (2008, Jan.). Suffering Loves and Needs Company: Daoist and Zen Perspectives on the Counsellor as Companion. Canadian Journal of Counselling. (Special Issue, "Accompanying the Suffering Person in Counselling and Psychotherapy.")
Cohen, A. (2004). Working with a Personal Drea--On My Own. Constructivism in the Human Sciences. Vol. 9 (2), pp. 49-58. Denton: TX.
604 732 4204
lifeforce@shaw.ca
 

Edward G. Colley, M.A. CCC 
Victoria, Vancouver Island 
Non-Ordinary Experiences Counselling and Consulting. M.A. Counselling Psychology:  Thesis focus on Shamanic States of Consciousness. Personal and professional experience with spiritual emergency; varied altered states of consciousness, after-death communication and the dying process.  Individual and group counselling and education. Relaxation, Grounding and Guided Visioning to support each individual's personal needs. Telephone consultations.
250 598 4323 
http://www.non-ordinaryexperiences.com
http://www.edwardcolley.com
 

Lynne Gordon-Mündel
Kamloops
Founder of Three Mountain Foundation of B.C. Twenty-four years of intensive experiential work with individuals and groups. Lynne is available to people willing to use the energies of their symptoms to serve their awakening. Nurse, counsellor, mother of four, author of Shamonchild, a book which describes actual stories of people in transformation. Consultation by telephone and/or email.
250 579 9926
http://www.origin8.org
 

Brian Haley, M.A., RCC
Vancouver
Whatever we are experiencing is always arising within the spaciousness of Presence Awareness. As we learn to "relax into" this ever-present Awareness, all polarities begin to dissolve. There are no feelings, thoughts, or states that are too much for this unconditional Presence. In sessions with Brian you will discover an open, collaborative, and gentle atmosphere, where everything is welcomed in (and as) this unconditional Presence Awareness that we are. Brian has a lifetime of abundant spiritual discovery and experience, a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology; and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. In person counselling in Vancouver. Telephone counselling also available.
604 760 2834
ConsciousTherapy@shaw.ca
http://www.ConsciousRealityTherapy.com
 

Tannis Hugill, M.A., MFA, RDT, ADTR, RCC 
Vancouver 
MA in Body-oriented Psychotherapy, Registered BC Clinical Counsellor and Dance and Drama Therapist, former faculty member of John F. Kennedy University. Experienced facilitator of Ecstatic Trance Posture journey work. I use embodied creativity to ground and integrate visionary and energetic phenomena and help to find meaning and psycho-spiritual growth through paranormal experiences.
604 267 9951 
http://www.awakeningbodywisdom.com
tannis@shaw.ca
 

Anne Little, Ph.D. (c) 
Vancouver 
M.A. Counselling Psychology, Antioch University, M.A. Transpersonal Psychology, Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, Ph.D. candidate at ITP.  Completed Grof Transpersonal Training.  12 years as a therapist, shamanic practice in San Francisco for 3 years. Offers Holotropic Breathwork workshops and private breathwork sessions as well as transpersonal psychotherapy. Shamanic counselling and journeywork. Telephone and email consultations available. 
604 601 4965 
 

Stephanie Mallard R.N. 
Comox,  Vancouver Island 
Major areas of concentration/study: Touch for Health, Educational Kinesiology, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch Level 5, Geriatric Nursing, Advaita Vedanta 
250 334 4480
 

Barbara Mallory, Ph.D.
Parksville
Psychologist, Healing Minister, M.A. Communications Disorders/Deaf Education, Ph.D. Counselling Psychology, University of Alberta. Canadian Assoc. of Clinical Hypnosis, Assoc. for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, EFT, TFT, TAT, BSFF, Seemorg Matrix work.  Co-founder of the Church of Healing Energy. Consultations by phone.
250 954 1130 
http://www.feelingfree.net 
 

Rabbi Itschak Marmorstein, M.S.W.
Vancouver
Kabbalah workshops/retreats.
604 733 7888
 

Robert Masters, Ph.D. 
White Rock 
Ph.D. in Psychology. Over 25 years experience as psychotherapist, integrating body, mind, emotion, and spirituality. Transpersonal psychology author. Offers training in psychospiritual counselling. Consultations by phone or email.
604 536 6228 
http://www.robertmasters.com
 

Iris Michael, B.A. 
Vancouver, BC
B.A. Sociology, Counselling Psychology Program Certificate. Training in Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress and Coaching Skills. Certified Shamanic Healer, Certified Spiritual Healer, Healing Touch and Therapeutic Touch Practitioner. 
Expertise in working with clients experiencing spiritual crisis, trauma, grief, illness, depression. 
(604) 739-4850
www.RainbowSunHealing.com
 

Neill Neill, Ph.D. 
Qualicum Beach and Parksville 
Ph.D. University of Western Ontario. Psychologist for 35 years. Taught at Universities of Windsor and Guelph for 12 years. Seemorgmatrix Work (trainer), EFT, TFT, Pranic Healing, TAT, BSFF, meditation. Psycho-spiritual, transpersonal counselling for capable people who are stuck. May do telephone or email consultations after initial meeting.
250 752 8684 
http://www.neillneill.com
 

Mahmud Nestman, M.Ed., RCC, CCH 
Vancouver 
Thirty-three years of experience in counselling, training mental health 
professionals, working with groups and organizations in the areas of 
communication, team-building and conflict resolution. 
Founder and Director of the CURA Institute for Integrated Learning. 
(ICCP School), a private post-secondary educational body which 
integrates spirituality with classic and contemporary counselling methods. 
Private practice. Diploma in Integrated Clinical Counselling. Hypnosis. 
604 733 3343
http://www.curainstitute.com
 

Darrell Pacini, M.Ed. RCC
Victoria and Vancouver Island
BA in Human and Social Development Masters in Education in Clinical Psychology 1992
Trained psychotherapist.  EFT, Taoist Chi Energy Work, Usui Reiki Senior Level, Seemorg Matrix work, Clinical Director of Holistic treatment program. Personal and professional Experience with Kundalini Rising, near death experiences and Samahdi. Online and telephone counselling.
250 812 2800 
http://www.darrellpacini.com
 

Paul Sabina, Ph.D.
Vancouver 
Reg'd Social Worker.  Rutgers Univ. (Psychology)  Clinical Psychotherapist, does transpersonal psychology. Over 20 years experience.  Taught at U. of Western Ontario, Wilfred Laurier University, U. of Toronto Faculty of Graduate Studies. Consultations by phone or email. 
604 736 1735 
http://www.drpaulsabina.com
 

Remi Thivierge, MSW, RSW, RMFT
Vancouver and serving the world
Holistic therapy and consultation with 27 years experience in individual, couple and family therapy.  Extensive experience with Indigo kids.  Have provided much training to psychologists, counsellors, and healers. Phone consultations. French and English spoken fluently. Watch website for articles on Indigo kids, spiritual and healing relationships, etc.:  Please contact us for upcoming workshops. Consultations over the phone or on Webcam.
Vancouver 778 995 7820
http://www.dynamicharmony.com
 

Marlise Witschi, M.Psych., BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Whistler and Pemberton
Transpersonal Psychology. Energy Psychology. Breathwork. Holistic approach integrating body-mind-spirit. 15 years experience. Alternative Counselling.
Whistler 604 938 3620
West Vancouver 778 828 8773
http://www.internalfreedom.com
 

Jane Wakefield, M.A. , CTS 
Vernon 
Clinical Psychologist.  Energy psychology: WWH, TFT, EFT, EMDR. 
Telephone consultations. 
250 542 4046
http://www.emotional-freedom.com/flints.htm
 
 

Gordon Cochrane, PhD
Calgary
Peak Experience Counselling and Psychotherapy
Ph.D. (University of Calgary), M.A. Counselling Psychology (Gonzaga). Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga M.A. Counselling program. 12 years experience in not-for-profit, employee assistance and academic settings. Private practice focuses on individual therapy and "Within and Beyond" spiritual exploration group. Therapeutic conversations offered in: grief-loss, self-esteem, depression/melancholy, forgiveness and reconciliation, personal growth, religious confusion, crises of faith, lack of meaning, recovery and healthy integration of peak-spiritual experiences. Therapeutic approach is relational rather than diagnostic, honouring the struggle while listening for the stories of strength that reside in the life of every person.
403 266 0864
gacochrane@shaw.ca
http://www.gordoncochrane.ca
 

Brad Hagen, C.C.C., Provisional Psychologist, Ph.D. (Nsg.)
Lethbridge
Currently an Associate Professor, in the School of Health Sciences, at the University of Lethbridge. Also has a private counselling practice offering a variety of counselling approaches (e.g., Gestalt, narrative, existential, humanistic, transpersonal, mindfulness) for persons with a variety of experiences, including: trauma, psychosis, spiritual growth and emergencies, out-of-body states, depersonalization and/or altered consciousness, suffering, depression, sorrow, grief and/or sadness, addictions, anxiety, health challenges, and mind/body/soul interrelations. Sliding fee scale available; covered by many insurance plans; some low-income assistance available.
403-329-2299 (confidential voice mail)
Brad.hagen@uleth.ca
 

Beth Hedva, Ph.D.
Calgary
Parapsychologist, Transpersonal Psychologist.  Author of Betrayal, Trust, and Forgiveness - A Guide to Emotional Healing and Self-Renewal. Taught at USA universities. Columnist for Reader's Digest Online.
403 247 1441
http://www.bethhedva.com
 

Paul Jerry, Ph.D. 
Medicine Hat
Consulting and Educational Psychologist.  Ph.D. Education Research, 
University of Calgary. 
403 502 8825
http://www.pauljerry.com
 

Donnalee MacInnis MA. RCC 
Calgary, Alberta
Stress and Fatigue Management Systems for Business -M.A. Transpersonal Psychology, Certified Conflict Resolution, Registered Clinical Counselor. Private Consultations Available.
info@corporateinstincts.com
403 245 9229
http://www.corporateinstincts.com
 

Gary Nixon, LL.B., M. A. , Ph.D. 
Calgary and Lethbridge
Transpersonal psychotherapist.  Ph.D. Counselling Psychology 
403 394 9361
 

Paul M. Wishart, PhD, MA
Calgary
PhD - Chemistry (Molecular Biology), University of New Brunswick.  MA - Pastoral Psychology and Counselling, St. Stephenís College.  Internship in Family Therapy, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary.  Residency in Spiritual Care, Calgary Health Region.  President, Spirituality Research Institute (Sri) Inc. Co-developer of the Self-Perception and Relationship Tool (S-PRT) http://www.s-prt.com
Practices and facilitates meditation (Qi Gong) and contemplation (Centering Prayer) in the context of healing relationships intrapersonally, within, and interpersonally, between. Qi Gong is the practice of cultivating spirit or energy through breath awareness. Centering Prayer is the practice of the attention of the heart through the use of a sacred word. Breath, word, and story are supported and cultivated through compassion. 
Research interests span the spectrum from Spirituality, Health and Well-ness to molecular recognition at the level of gene expression and protein-DNA interactions. The research study "Spirituality, Religion, and Health - Any Connections?" - explores beliefs, practices, and experiences as they relate to paths of health and wholeness. 
403 208 3431

Paul Antrobus, PhD. 
Regina 
Psychotherapy.  Professor Emeritus, 
University of Regina, Luther College 
306 585 5037 

Marianne Johnson, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Winnipeg
Clinical Psychologist specializing in client-centered, interpersonal, psychodynamic and Jungian approaches to individual psychotherapy for adults.
Also works on long-term inpatient unit with people suffering from severe and persistent mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia).
Volunteer in hospice/palliative care for five years.
204 943 3893
 

Pamela Rose Thrift, B.A.
Winnipeg
Transpersonal counseling, bodywork, dreamwork and meditation classes. Experience with Near Death Experiences, Kundalini, Soul Retrieval work, Journeywork and Out of Body Experiences.
204-285-7994
pamela_thrift@hotmail.com

Arlene Anisman, BA, MEd.
Toronto
Arlene Anisman, B.A., M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology and Adult Education): I am a psychotherapist in private practice for more than 30 years, Clinical Member of OSP (Ontario Society of Psychotherapists), Certified Level 2 Trainer and Practitioner of EDxTM (Energy Diagnostic & Treatment Methods), and a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist (CCA). In my private practice, I offer individual, couple, family psychotherapy, aromatherapy treatments as well as various training and personal growth workshops. My specialties include trauma, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual assault, sexual abuse, eating disorders, self-esteem, as well as conflict resolution/mediation.
Throughout my practice, I have always sought effective ways to empower clients to help them feel better and make the changes they want with the least amount of struggle or pain. My passion in my healing practice is to support each individual’s process, to meet each person’s goals for physical, emotional and spiritual healing, to enable each person to feel better and to live with integrity in relation to themselves, in relation to others, and in relation to their community and the world we live in.
416 766 8261
http://arlenesessentialoils.younglivingworld.com
 

Jayni Bloch, B.A., M.A. 
Ottawa
Clinical Psychologist.  Hypnotherapy. 
TFT, EFT, EMDR. 
613 599 0936
http://www.genian.net
 

Moira Canes  B.A., Higher Ed. Dip., 
Toronto, Peterborough/Lindsay/Kawartha Lakes area
Counseling astrologer and transpersonal gestalt psychotherapist.  Since 1985 Ms. Canes has been working with individuals and couples, teaching psychotherapy, running experiential personal growth groups and offering spiritual counseling in Canada, U.S. and South Africa.    For close to twenty years she has been practicing Buddhist meditation, the fruits of which have become integral to her approach. She co-developed an intensive spiritual retreat program for Catholic nuns, priests and laity, and  co-authored  'Peeling The Onion", a textbook on gestalt theory and methodology. Ms. Canes is co-founder and co-director of the Transpersonal Therapy Centre of Toronto, Canada, 
416 481 6777 
http://www.transpersonalcanada.com 
 

Adam Crabtree, M.A.,  Ph.D.
Toronto
Author of:  Multiple Man: Explorations in Possession and Multiple Personality (1985, 1997); Trance Zero: Breaking the Spell of Conformity (1997), etc.  Faculty of the Centre for Training in Psychotherapy, Toronto, 15 years: lecturer, training seminar leader, training supervisor, practicum seminar, training psychotherapy groups. Member of Survival of Death Seminar, Esalen Center for Theory and Research, Big Sur, California, 5 years.  Teaches Seminar on Ideomotor Signalling, Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California.  Private practice in psychotherapy, 35 years: trance therapy, hypnotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, past life regressions. 
416 920 9837
 http://www.psychotherapyarts.com
 http://www.psychotherapy-services.com
 

Ingrid Cryns, BES, B Arch, OAA, CBT 
Toronto 
Ingrid passionately believes in the need for grounding and an embodied spiritual awareness that calls for living life fully in the present. Ten years of experience in spiritual transformation, Kundalini awakening, and healing trauma at the core, Ingrid started Soma Earth Enterprises in 2000. As a body-oriented psychotherapist, energy worker & Architect, Ingrid has also found Nature to be a great healer. Ingrid has unique gifts that combine her analytic insights with her intuitive abilities, as well as read and sense body energies. She is a Certified Bioenergetic Analyst (CBT) and is the Co-Director of the Southern Ontario Society for Bioenergetic Analysis. 
416 656 4444
http://www.somaearth.com
 

Milada Disman, M.A., Ph.D.
Toronto
M.A., Ph.D., Sociology, University of Toronto Graduate of ISIS (International School of Integrative Studies) Expressive Arts Psychotherapy including, besides 'talking therapy' also a language of arts- Collage, Journalling, Meditation, Movement, Music, Photo Therapy, Poetry, Sculpture and Visual Arts. Currently a faculty member in the Faculty of Medicine and in the Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto. Teaching medical sociology and research design.
416 530 0213
 

Diana Claire Douglas, MEd, PhD
Toronto and Ottawa
InSpiritWorks, PhD in Sacred and Transpersonal Studies, University for Integrative Learning, MEd OISE, University of Toronto, Educator for the soul, Creativity Intuitive, believes that distress is often from  blocks to creative flow and expressing Spirit through art and writing is healing and transformative.
416 489 6428 Toronto
613 724 2542 Ottawa
http://www.inspiritworks.com 
 

Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Psychotherapy and Mediation),
Canadian Counselling and Mediation Services, Inc.,
Ottawa 
Richard provides warm, heart-connected and empathetic psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and mediation services locally and world-wide by phone, letter and e-mail. He is an empowerment therapist who is heavily influenced by Roberto Assagioli, Alfred Adler, Milton Erickson, Ken Wilbur and Stanislav Grof.  Richard himself has experienced several "out-of-body" journeys, kundalini awakenings, near-death experiences and "non-ordinary" states of consciousness. Two of Richard's favourite slogans are:
"You are your dreams....limited only by your fears," and, 
"What inside! What outside! Consider the Whole..."
613 234 5678
613 726 3636
Fax: 613 726 7266
http://www.ottawacounselling.com
http://www.ottawahypnosis.com
 

Brad Hunter B.A., C.Ht.
G.A.T.E Counselling
(Grief Awareness & Transformative Engagement)
Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression
Toronto and London
Brad has practiced meditation since the early 70’s after graduating from University of Toronto, specializing in Existential Psychology & Philosophy.  He is a Certified Hypotherapist, Bereavement Educator, and Grief Therapist.  Brad has trained in Mindfulness Interventions for Depression and employs many therapeutic modalities in his work—EFT, CBT, Gestalt, Hypnotherapy etc.  All of these are supported and enhanced by meditative practices.  Brad has done some hospice work, introduced cancer patients and primary caregivers to meditative practices and inner healing work.  He also conducts workshops to introduce the healing potential of Bearing Witness practices and co-meditation.
Brad has articles published in The Raft, Psychologica and The Healing Ministry, as well as a segment in the book Buddhist Reflection on Death, Dying and Bereavement.
He is a member of OACCPP (Ontario Association of Counsellors, Consultants, Psychotherapists & Psychometrists) and ADEC (The Association for Death Education & Counselling.)
Will work by email.
no_manclature@yahoo.com
 

Hildie Jacyk, M.A. 
Elora
Transpersonal Psychologist.  Registered social worker. 
519 846 1997
 

Rachael A. Kukreja, D.S.W., Holistic Spiritual
Psychotherapist & Dr. of Conscious Evolutionary
Psychology/Subtle Energy Yoga Systems
Toronto
Started the Company, Divine Healing Services, in 2001. Had contributed to the political/public arena extensively while Ms. Kukreja has been implementing, building, and developing her business/therapy practice to the present. Ms. Kukreja and the Company provides
Service #1: The Science of Preliminary to Psychotherapy that features Authentic and Higher Self's Prayer and Meditations that gives you the benefits of relaxation, safety, and calmness especially in the lower Energy Centers.
Service#2: Neuropsychoimmunology Therapy that features the three nervous systems cleansing and strengthening process for your benefit of having strong immune system to fight all levels of diseases plus psychological strength to face your stubborn problems.
Service #3: Potential for Humble Spiritual Mastery and Wisdom inclined Therapies that features integrated therapies of #1 and #2 and making unconscious stuff conscious so that you benefit by true expressions, relationships, personality wisdom for the real love of humanity or agape.
416 760 2782
r_a_kukreja@yahoo.ca
http://www.torontoholisticdirectory.com
 

Aldona Mitrikas, B.A. (Psychology) 
Wawa
Currently Th.D. student at Holos University Graduate Seminary (Energy Medicine).   Holistic Therapist working with mind, body, spirit using Energy  Psychology techniques as follows: Therapeutic Touch, Thought Field Therapy, Inner Counselor. 15 years in Trauma counseling. Helping you get your life working through a gentle path of transformation. 
705 856 2090 
www.superiorliving.ca
 

Brent Mitton 
Toronto, Peterborough/Lindsay/Kawartha Lakes area
Co-founder and spiritual director of the Transpersonal Therapy Centre of Toronto.  For fifteen years he has been leading meditation retreats, therapy groups and training programs, as well as seeing individual clients for psychotherapy and spiritual growth.  He has been a practicing Buddhist for thirty years 
647 220 4567
http://www.transpersonalcanada.com
 

Kaia Nightingale, B.Sc., M.A. Psychology 
Ottawa
Spiritual Guidance Counsellor, Stress Management Consultant, Cert. Soma Yoga Teacher, Cert. Instructor of Advanced Studies in Yoga Sciences. 12 years with teachers in Himalayas.  Reiki, Therapeutic Touch.  Founded a spiritual emergence network for the Ottawa area with referrals to MDs, energy workers and therapists. Currently researching powerful spiritual openings and their effects. 
613 565 6336
http://www.kaia.ca
 

Philip V Starkman MSW 
Toronto
A Psychotherapist/Counsellor in private practice in Toronto. He started practising therapy 40 years ago. The same time he began meditating. He currently divides his time between teaching
Vipassana meditation and therapeutizing (a very compatible marriage). Consultations by phone and email.
416 410 0251
http://www.philipvstarkman.com
http://www.SpringRainSangha.com
 

Rabbi Jerry Steinberg, B.A., MAHL 
Toronto
Psychotherapist. Has taught courses on Jewish mysticism for over three decades. Studied with Swami Radha at Yasodhara Ashram.  Was consultant to the federal government of Canada on yoga, meditation and altered states of consciousness. 
905 886 2874
 

Sharon Cass Toole, Ph.D., D.CEP, CCA  
Toronto 
Dr. Sharon CassToole is an Integrative Psychotherapist/Counselor/Wellness Coach/Certified Aromatherapist in Toronto specializing in Energy Psychology and providing short term therapy for emotional and psychological distress. Her practice includes Transpersonal Psychology, EMDR, EFT, TAT, NLP, Reconnective Healing, Aromatherapy and NST (advanced Bowen).
She is coordinator and chair of the annual Energy Psychology Conference in Toronto and founder of Meridian Psychotherapy Services and Meridian Seminars. 
Sessions by phone and e-mail available
416 221 5639 
http://www.meridianpsych.com
http://www.torontoepc.com/