Wendy

Ms Wendy van Es

Registered Psychotherapist

Is there a tight, aching feeling in your chest, a knot in your stomach, or a sense that you can’t fully exhale? Replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and worrying about what could go wrong next? Do some days feel flat and worn down, like you’re just getting through things instead of really being present? You’re tired of waiting for this to pass on its own and starting to wonder if it’s time for real support. I work with adults who have been living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or ongoing stress. They want relief and understanding, as well as a way to feel more at ease in their lives without having to push harder. I offer virtual psychotherapy for adults across Ontario. I work with anxiety, trauma, depression, and the effects of long-term stress. Therapy focuses on helping you feel better in your day-to-day life, understand what’s been shaping your reactions, and find ways through things without constantly pushing yourself. Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable at first, I get it. That's why finding the right fit is so important when starting therapy. I welcome you to reach out, book a free consultation, and see where it goes from there. No commitment, just a chance to explore how therapy can help. If you’re ready to explore your options, this can be a good place to start.

About Me

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Toronto, Ontario. I help you address anxiety, mood disorders, low self-esteem, shame, and self-care challenges through individual therapy and Brainspotting.

Approach

My work is grounded in an integrative, polyvagal-informed approach. I support healing by working with the mind, body, and nervous system together. Using CBT, we explore and shift unhelpful thought patterns; Compassion-Focused Therapy and mindfulness help reduce self-criticism and build emotional safety; and Brainspotting supports the release of trauma and stress held in the body. Through a nervous-system–aware lens, therapy focuses on restoring regulation, safety, and connection, allowing for lasting change and a more grounded sense of well-being.
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Basic Information

Services


I provide virtual psychotherapy to adults across Ontario. My practice focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Sessions are offered online, allowing for accessible and consistent care from the comfort of your own space.

Services Offered:

  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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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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  • Free Consultation

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

  • Online Therapy

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

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  • 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

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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • 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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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

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

Qualifications


Yorkville University

Registrations


College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Psychotherapist

Memberships


Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Full Member

Membership: 11264007

Service Area


The Resiliency Effect, Psychotherapy & Wellness

In-person & Online

Toronto, Ontario

Canada