Anna

Ms Anna Rydzy

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I am a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I hold a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy (DCP) and bring over 20 years of clinical experience. My practice is grounded in Gestalt therapy, emphasizing self-awareness, presence, and meaningful contact in the here and now. Clients can expect an attentive, responsive style with direct feedback, and I integrate approaches such as Psychodrama, Drawing, Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method in my work with couples. ”

About Me

I guide individuals and couples as they explore their unique challenges and build stronger connections. My approach helps you understand patterns and discover new ways forward. I also offer regular, experiential psychotherapy workshops at the University of Toronto. These provide a collaborative space for deeper personal insight. Clients seeking an active, engaging path to growth often find my approach a good fit.

Approach

Sessions feel practical and exploratory, where we name recurring patterns and try focused, manageable experiments to shift how you respond to anxiety, loss and relationship strains. I work with people in Toronto and online, offering therapy in English and Polish, and I keep session pace steady, brief teaching, in-session practice, and reflective steps you can try between meetings. We often bring movement into conversations through role work and grounding exercises, then review what changed. This way suits people who want collaborative, active learning.
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Basic Information

Services

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents on concerns including loss, conflict, chronic health conditions, anxiety, identity and body image, and creative blocks. In addition to private practice, I facilitate experiential workshops and groups, including regular workshops at the University of Toronto.

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    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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    Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

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    Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications

DPsych

Yorkville University

Year: 2025

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

Service Area

The Psychology Collaborative

In-person & Online

Toronto, Ontario

Canada