Wendy

Wendy Russell

Registered Psychotherapist

“Are you ready for more peace in your life? Our strong working relationship and your progress are my top priorities. I will ask thoughtful questions about your life and listen so that you know you've been heard. I offer empathy, non-judgement, and practical skills.”

About Me

Are you ready for more peace in your life? I offer a space where you can feel truly heard. Thoughtful questions will explore your experiences deeply. Our strong working relationship and your progress are my top priorities. I provide empathy, non-judgement, and practical skills to help you cultivate lasting peace. This approach suits those seeking clarity and concrete ways to improve their daily well-being.

Approach

Sessions follow a collaborative, down-to-earth rhythm: I ask careful questions, listen closely, and help turn insights into manageable steps you can use right away. I meet with adults in Newmarket and online in English, keeping sessions calm and focused and offering short between-session practices to try in daily life. When anxiety, mood shifts, stress or life transitions come up, we map patterns, test small changes, and build coping habits that fit your routine. This way of working suits people who want steady, practical progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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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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  • 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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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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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)

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Qualifications

Athabasca University

Service Areas

*feel-good therapy

In-person & Online

Newmarket, Ontario

Canada

Newmarket, Canada