3 Methods for Tidying Up Your Mental Space
In the same way we function better when our physical space is clear of clutter, our wellness improves when our mental space is "decluttered".
Durel Williams
Registered Social Worker
“Competent, compassionate, collaborative social worker and psychotherapist working with individuals and families in a trauma-informed way.”
About Me
I offer a compassionate and collaborative space for individuals and families to explore their experiences. Understanding how past events shape the present, I work in a trauma-informed way. We can gently explore difficult feelings, building practical skills and fostering resilience. This approach helps clients feel understood and find new ways forward.
Approach
Grounded in a trauma-aware stance, I focus on small, steady shifts that feel manageable. In North York or online, sessions are conversational and structured: we pause to name reactions, map patterns, practice coping skills, and agree on simple tasks between meetings. Assessments are used when helpful to clarify strengths and needs, and couples or individuals set goals together so therapy stays practical and relevant. People who want thoughtful, paced work that balances understanding with concrete tools often find this approach useful.
Contact Durel
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma
Professional Title:
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Registered Social Worker
A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.
Qualifications
McMaster University
Registrations
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Social Worker
