Kim

Kim David, MSc

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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“People often come to therapy when something in their life no longer feels manageable in the way it once did, whether they are dealing with anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, a major life transition, or questions about identity and belonging. I work with adults and couples to understand what is happening beneath the surface, including how earlier experiences may be shaping the present, and to find a way forward that feels meaningful and sustainable.”

About me

I work with adults and couples who may be experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or questions of identity and belonging. I am also interested in how earlier experiences and relationships can continue to shape the way we feel, respond and relate in the present.

Approach

My approach is person-centred and integrative, drawing on attachment-based approaches, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT), and EMDR-informed work where appropriate. I aim to offer a thoughtful, relational space where clients can explore what is happening beneath the surface and begin to understand themselves and their relationships differently.
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Languages:

English, French

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person

Services

I provide individual and couples therapy for anxiety, overwhelm and burnout, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, and concerns related to identity and belonging. I also work with clients who want to understand how earlier experiences and relationship patterns may be affecting their present lives.

Services Offered:

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Online Counselling

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

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Somatic Therapy

    A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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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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  • Identity & Self-Image

    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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Life Transitions

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

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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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  • Retirement

    The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.

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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: 21598

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Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc)

Education University of Strathclyde

Year: 2012

Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Professional Member

Membership: 11255722

Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)

Membership: 8327-G

Service Areas

Kim David Psychotherapist

In-person

Old Toronto

Toronto, Ontario M5C 2C5

Canada

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Old Toronto, Toronto, Canada