Feel more connected.
More steady.
More like yourself.

Life is complicated at times. You may be dealing with anxiety, feeling stuck or disconnected, having a difficult time in an important relationship, or know that something needs to change. Therapy gives you a place to make sense of what’s going on, understand yourself and the patterns in your relationships more clearly, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

James Barber, Registered Psychotherapist

How I Can Help

Individual Therapy

Helping you feel more like yourself.

You may be struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or stuck, going through a difficult time, or wondering why the same patterns keep showing up in your life. James offers a place to talk openly, without judgement, and reflect on what’s happening in your life. Together, you can make sense of what you’re experiencing, understand yourself more deeply, and explore your options in a helpful way.

Couples Therapy

Helping you strengthen your relationship.

Whether you’re in crisis, keep having the same arguments, navigating a difficult time together, or simply want to strengthen your relationship, James brings a calm, experienced approach to helping couples understand what’s happening between them, communicate more openly, and work toward a stronger connection.

Clinical Supervision

Supporting your growth as a therapist and your path toward registration.

Whether you’re a student preparing for registration with the CRPO or looking for ongoing professional development, James is a licensed RP offering thoughtful, collaborative clinical supervision. Individual and group options are available to work toward your registration, review difficult cases, strengthen your clinical skills and judgement, and develop your own approach as a therapist.

Hi, I’m James.

Registered Psychotherapist

I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable being yourself. My approach is warm, straightforward and non-judgemental. I’ll listen carefully, ask questions, and help you slow things down enough to understand what’s really going on.

I work with individuals and couples through difficult moments, recurring patterns, relationship challenges and times when life simply feels harder than it should. I won’t tell you what you should do. We’ll work together to understand what’s happening and figure out what feels right for you.

What can we work on together?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can start with what’s happening right now.

Anxiety & Overthinking

Responding to worry, overthinking, feeling overwhelmed and finding a sense of calm.

Relationships

Connection, communication, recurring patterns and relationship difficulties.

Self-Esteem & Confidence

Building confidence, challenging self-doubt and feeling more comfortable being yourself.

Life Changes

Navigating change, uncertainty and adjusting to new chapters.

Stress & Burnout

Managing stress, preventing burnout and finding a more balanced way of living.

Something feels off

You may not have the words for what you’re feeling. That’s okay. We can start there.

Therapy that works for you

James offers virtual sessions for clients across Ontario. He is also available for in-person therapy through his collaboration with Psychotherapy in the City, a group practice in Bloor West Village in Toronto.

Prefer to sit down together, or meet from the comfort of your home? Choose the option that works best for you.

Finding the right therapist matters.

Therapy is personal, and finding someone you feel comfortable talking to can make a real difference. You should have the chance to get a sense of whether a therapist feels right for you before deciding to work together.

That’s why James offers a free consultation. It’s a chance to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, ask questions, and get a feel for what it might be like to work together. No pressure to decide.