Individual Therapy

Your space to heal,

Your space to flourish.

Nicole Sedlak, Registered Psychotherapy providing individual therapy in Hamilton Ontario

How I Can Help

  • Relationships are at the core of our emotional world, and when they feel strained, it can feel like the ground beneath us is no longer steady. Whether you’re navigating conflict, communication struggles, growing disconnection, or repeating the same painful patterns, it’s easy to feel stuck, unsure, or alone.

    In therapy, we’ll explore the deeper roots of these dynamics with curiosity and compassion to help you build insight and understanding. Together, we’ll work to shift unhelpful relational patterns, strengthen your sense of self in connection, and cultivate more secure and fulfilling relationships.

  • Trauma can come from many kinds of experiences, what matters is not the event itself, but how it affected you. Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, others, and the world around you. It can live not only in your thoughts, but in your body as well, showing up as tension, numbness, hypervigilance, chronic pain, or a sense of never truly feeling at ease.

    In therapy, we move at your pace to gently process the pain of the past, restore connection between mind and body, and begin to nurture a sense of calm and wholeness in the present.

  • Anxiety can show up in many ways including racing thoughts, constant worry, feelings of panic, difficulty concentrating, or tension held within the body. It can leave you feeling on edge, exhausted, disconnected from others, and like you're never fully at rest.

    In therapy, we work to understand the roots of your anxiety, help regulate your nervous system, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and present in the moment.

  • Some days can feel heavier than others, like you’re moving through life in a fog, struggling to find motivation, meaning, or joy in things that once mattered. You might find it hard to get going, to care, or to connect with the people around you.

    In therapy, we work to ease emotional pain, rebuild motivation and connection, strengthen coping skills, and gently explore the underlying experiences that may be contributing to how you feel.

  • When the demands of life are continually weighing you down, chronic stress and burnout can leave you feeling numb, depleted, or like you’re moving through life on autopilot. You might find yourself disconnected from your needs, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or unsure how to slow down without guilt.

    In therapy, we work together to understand what’s contributing to your burnout, reconnect you with your internal resources, and support you in creating a life that feels more balanced, sustainable, and aligned with what matters most.

  • Our emotions are powerful messengers – from anger and sadness to shame and guilt – emotions hold valuable information, but they can also become overwhelming, confusing, or hard to manage. You might find yourself shutting down, reacting quickly, struggling to make sense of what you're feeling, or having a difficult time communicating your emotions in a way that invites others to listen.

    In therapy, we create space to better understand what your emotions are trying to communicate to you, build tools for regulation, and support you in responding to and communicating your emotions with more clarity and confidence.

  • Struggles with self-esteem often grow quietly over time and are shaped by experiences of criticism, comparison, perfectionism, or feeling unseen. You might question your worth, second-guess your decisions, or feel like you're never quite enough, even when you're trying your best.

    In therapy, we explore the roots of these beliefs, gently untangle old narratives, and support you in reconnecting with your inherent worth and sense of self-trust.

My Approach

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a gentle approach that helps you explore different “parts” of yourself – like the inner critic, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, or the part that carries hurt or fear. These parts often develop as ways to protect ourselves, especially in response to past pain or unmet needs. In IFS, we never try to get rid of our parts; instead, we get to know them with curiosity and compassion. As you build a relationship with your parts, you create space for healing, emotional balance, and inner harmony.

Brainspotting Therapy

Brainspotting is a powerful mind-body-based therapy that helps you access and process trauma and emotional pain by using the field of vision to locate eye positions – called Brainspots – that are linked to where those memories and experiences are stored within the brain. Brainspotting supports healing at a neurological level, allowing you to go deeper than talk therapy alone. Learn more about Brainspotting.

Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing is a body-based approach to healing trauma that focuses on gently releasing stress and tension stored in the nervous system. Rather than retelling the traumatic story, it helps you tune into physical sensations and restore a sense of safety and regulation in the body. This approach supports healing at a deep, physiological level – helping you feel more grounded, calm, and connected.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on exploring and processing emotions to improve relationships and overall well-being. Rooted in attachment theory, EFT is based on the understanding that emotions are at the core of how we experience ourselves and connect with others. EFT can help you to identify emotional patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build more secure, supportive relationships through deeper awareness and connection.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based therapy designed to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a more balanced life. It combines mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to support greater emotional stability and self-awareness.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. Through mindfulness, values-based reflection, and committed action, ACT supports you in living a more meaningful life – even in the presence of pain or uncertainty. Instead of focusing on eliminating discomfort, ACT helps you make room for it while choosing actions that align with what truly matters.