Kathleen

Ms Kathleen McLachlan, BA

Psychotherapist

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“I am passionate about helping people of all ages overcome the challenges that are preventing them from living their best lives. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression or relationship issues, the right strategy can work to overcome these challenges and ultimately transform your life.”

About Me

I am passionate about supporting people of all ages. If you are held back by anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, we can explore effective strategies. My aim is to help you discover approaches that empower you to live more freely. We will work collaboratively, finding practical ways forward so you can lead your fullest life.

Approach

When worry, low mood or relationship strain feel like barriers, I help you break them into small, doable steps so change feels manageable and real. Based in Oakville, I offer English sessions in person and online, with a steady pace that balances focused talk, brief practical experiments and clear check-ins between meetings. For children I bring measured assessment and family-focused planning; with adults we set concrete goals and adapt tools to your life. This approach suits people ready for practical, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Psychotherapist

Registration: 14079

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Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Walden University

Year: 2022

Bachelor of Arts

Queen's University

Year: 1995

Service Areas

Inspire Change Counselling and Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Oakville, Ontario

Canada

Oakville, Canada