Shaye Stephenson
She/HerMACP, BSc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
English
Shaye's
Warm video welcome
Hi, my name is Shaye! I believe slowing down and reconnecting with yourself in therapy can be a great starting point toward the change you want to see in your life. You deserve support.
Background
I work as a relational therapist supporting clients in personal growth and living in alignment with what matters most to them. Chronic stress and trauma can disconnect us from ourselves. My role is to walk alongside you as we uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and help you experience life and relationships with more ease and confidence.
Your therapeutic experience with me
I have a special interest in working with client's navigating perfectionism, people pleasing, family conflict, boundary-setting, and attachment trauma. In our sessions, you'll find a safe and supportive place to unpack your thoughts and feelings. Together we'll develop goals and tools tailored to your unique needs.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Anxiety
Perfectionism
People Pleasing
Career & Life Transitions
Trauma
Family Conflict
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Attachment
Interpersonal Relationships And Boundaries
Depression
Adjustments
Assertiveness & Boundaries
Body Image
Burnout
Communication
Emotion Regulation
Experiential And Process Oriented
Family Relationship
Internal Family Systems
Nervous System Regulation
Inner Child Work
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Tools from ACT allow clients to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and move toward a value driven life.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is an experiential therapy that helps clients reconnect with the self and move toward healing trauma.
Compassion Focused Approach
Integrating compassion helps reduce self-criticism particularly in the face of shame, anxiety, or trauma.
Trauma-informed Therapy
We'll follow a pace that is comfortable for you and establish coping skills along the way.
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Person-centered Approach
Strength-based Approach
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Integrative
Mindfulness
Attachment Focused Therapy
Anti-oppressive Therapy
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Adults
Young Adults
Teenagers
Neurodiverse Clients
Students
Professional credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No.17239
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Educational background
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Bachelor of Science
Focus: Psychology
Nipissing University, Canada
Specialized training
ACT for Beginners
Psychwire
ACT for Perfectionism & People Pleasing
Psychwire
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Syste
Frank Anderson
Practice locations & services
Immediate crisis support available
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:
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- 💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention