Laura

Laura Collins

Registered Psychotherapist

“I work closely with adults and couples to compassionately address issues of importance to them, such as identifying emotions and thought patterns, exploring difficult interpersonal dynamics, recognizing behavioural patterns & defenses, developing & implementing coping skills, & making meaningful shifts in their lives.”

About me

I offer compassionate support to adults and couples. We work closely to explore the issues most important to you. Together, we uncover patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. I help you develop practical coping skills. This approach guides you in making meaningful shifts. It fosters clearer communication and deeper self-understanding. It suits those ready to navigate challenges and cultivate lasting personal growth.

Approach

Sessions move at a deliberate, conversational pace where we name feelings, map patterns, and try small skills in the room so you can test them between meetings. I offer flexible online and in-person appointments in Toronto, working in English, and I tailor each week to what feels most urgent and doable. For adults and couples navigating anxiety, ADHD, life transitions or relationship strain this looks like collaborative problem-solving, practical experiments, and check-ins that build confidence. People who want steady, practical change tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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:

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

  • Procrastination

    The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

Registration: 008431

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Qualifications

Master of Education in Counselling Psychology

University of Ottawa

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Psychotherapy in the City

In-person & Online

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

Toronto, Canada