Ashley

Mrs Ashley Kwan

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“An experiences, competent, and compassionate Art Therapist and Psychotherapist working with adults, youth, and children.”

About Me

This experienced and compassionate psychotherapist supports adults, youth, and children in exploring their inner worlds. Through a blend of art therapy and talking therapy, sessions offer a gentle space for self-discovery. Creative expression can illuminate challenging emotions and unspoken thoughts. This approach is well-suited for individuals seeking a supportive environment to process experiences and foster personal growth, regardless of age or background.

Approach

The inner landscape often reveals itself through a rhythm of making and reflection, with sessions paced to what feels manageable. In my Toronto studio I combine hands-on creative moments with gentle verbal checking-in, moving between short art tasks and focused dialogue so feelings can be seen, named, and shaped into small, practical steps. Between meetings I may offer brief coaching prompts or reflective invitations to keep momentum. This way of working tends to help people navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or past abuse.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

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

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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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
  • Children
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Anxiety

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

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

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

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Qualifications

Queen'S University

Toronto Art Therapy Institute

Service Areas

Full Circle Art Therapy Centre

In-person

Toronto, Ontario

Canada