Amber

Amber Taylor, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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“If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about yourself or your next steps, you’re not alone. I work with youths, teens, and adults navigating many different difficulties, with specialties in anxieties, ADHD, OCD, self-esteem challenges, and grief. Whether you’re starting something new, facing change, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, therapy can provide a safe space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.”

About me

I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen and understood. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and care as you rediscover your strengths and create meaningful change. If this resonates with you, send me a message! I’d love to connect!

Approach

My work centres on authentic connection. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can be yourself and feel accepted without judgement. I draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help you understand your patterns, manage your emotions, and rebuild your confidence with greater self-compassion. I believe healing begins when you feel seen, heard, and understood. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and care as you reconnect with your strengths and work towards meaningful change. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you, with no judgement or pressure, just understanding and support.
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Languages:

English

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person & Online

Services

I offer support to any client in search of therapy, with specialities in grief and women's health.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Humanistic Therapy

    A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Narrative Therapy

    A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.

  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy)

    A goal-oriented approach that draws on a person's existing strengths and resources to build practical, future-focused solutions, rather than dwelling on the causes of difficulties.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Individuals
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    A psychotherapist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a registered psychotherapist.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (RP (Qualifying))

Registration: 20029

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

Yorkville University

Year: 2026

Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Service Areas

Primary Office

In-person & Online

Nepean

Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8P6

Canada

Also serving online:

Toronto · Hamilton · Ottawa

Nepean, Ottawa, Canada