About Stefan
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly 20 years in a fast-paced professional world. I watched again and again as capable people, myself included, kept pushing harder long after pushing had stopped helping. Admitting to struggling rarely felt like an option.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who seem to be managing fine on the outside while running on empty, second-guessing themselves, or holding themselves to a standard they’d never apply to anyone else. That strain can show up as burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, a relentless inner critic, or feeling unsettled by a life transition. Sometimes it stems from a difficult relationship with a manager, colleague, or family member.
How I Work
We look beyond symptoms to the patterns behind them: how they developed, what they may have helped you manage, and whether they still fit with what matters to you now. Because stress rarely comes from a single source, I don’t rely on a single method, and if something isn’t helping, we change course. The aim is practical: seeing yourself more clearly and having more choice in how you respond when things get hard.
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My style is direct and grounded. No clichés, and humour is always welcome.
Training & Approach
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
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My approach is humanistic, person-centred, integrative, and trauma-informed, drawing on ACT, CBT, mindfulness, Gestalt, and existential perspectives. I’ve completed Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy, and my work is DBT-informed.
Life Transitions
Support for navigating career, relationship, and life changes with insight and steadiness.
Mind Overload
Space to slow down racing thoughts and work with the pressure you're carrying.
Burnout
A space to address overwhelm, manage stress, and reconnect with energy and balance.
