Sydney Esselmont

M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Supporting Teens and Adults (13+)

Sydney-Esselmont-Psychotherapist

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

I offer services in English. 

Sometimes clients come to therapy with Sydney Esselmont feeling overwhelmed, unsure, and stuck. They often feel like they should already have everything figured out or worry that they’re too much or not enough for therapy to be effective. This uncertainty can leave them feeling disconnected from themselves, making it difficult to begin the healing process.

I approach each client with openness, compassion, and a deep respect for their unique story. Drawing from a holistic, integrative, and person-centred approach, I tailor the therapy process to honour the whole person—their emotional, physical, and relational needs. This means we move at a pace that feels right for them, co-creating a space where all aspects of their experience are welcome.

By fostering a safe, grounded, and supportive therapeutic relationship, clients begin to reconnect with themselves, trust the process, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. They discover that they don’t need to be “ten steps ahead”—they just need to begin where they are, and together, we’ll find the way forward.

Experience:
Sydney is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a University of Lethbridge graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Before graduating, she worked with Catholic Family Services of Hamilton, counselling clients with a variety of presenting concerns and running Partner Assault Response (PAR) Groups. Over the past couple of years, she has worked within the private practice sector at Evergreen Therapeutics, working with clients who experience depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, self-esteem concerns, anger, and more.
Therapy Modalities
My approach to treatment is integrative and tailored to the client’s presenting concerns. Generally, my work with clients is strength-based, trauma-informed, and integrates theory and approaches from various modalities, including:
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
  • Person-Centered & Humanistic theories
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Mindfulness, and more.
Therapy Issues Sydney Supports
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Anger management
  • Stress Management
  • Emotional Management
  • Trauma
  • Various forms of abuse (emotional/physical/sexual/neglect)
  • Low Self-Worth & Low Self-Esteem
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Identity & Sexuality Exploration
  • LGBTQ2S+ Concerns
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • School Stress
  • Communication Issues
  • Suicidal ideation.
Contact Information

Email: sydney@evergreentherapeutics.ca
Phone: (647) 498-4283 ext. 2

Favourite Quote:
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde
More than just my work:
I love spending time with my dog, crafting, and watching movies.
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