About Gwen

Relationship counselling and therapy is a place to unlearn old patterns, to evolve healthier approaches and to foster authentic living.

Gwen Schauerte, Effective Therapy Toronto

Since the early 1990s, I have been a therapist, therapy group facilitator, workshop leader and clinical trainer. I have integrated approaches to psychology, adult development and healing; I define healing as “becoming your true self”. I practice mindfulness meditation and yoga. All of these enable me to listen empathetically and respond effectively. As part of my commitment to body-mind wellness, I keep active as a cyclist, hiker, jogger and dancer.

I am a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists and adhere to its professional code of ethics (http://www.oaccpp.ca). Also, I am a long-standing member of the West Toronto Counselling Network (www.life-issues.com).

My office is at 692 Euclid Ave in Toronto, south of Bloor and steps from Christie subway station.  Daytime and evening appointments are available.

Professional Qualifications

• Masters of Education from the University of Toronto (Adult Education)
• Certificates in: Trauma, Addiction, Couples Therapy and Facilitating Self-Healing
• I have also taken numerous professional development workshops and seminars for therapists.

My approach to relationship counselling and therapy

Many clients feel anxious and unsure of how a counselling or therapy session will go. It is completely normal to feel anxious discussing subjects that are close to your heart. My approach is gentle, non-judgmental and dynamic.  I work collaboratively with clients to establish the goals for therapy. I use a range of therapeutic approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness
• IMAGO Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Body-Mind Integration techniques
• Narrative Therapy
• Grief Therapy
• Reality Therapy
• Solution oriented therapy

My clients report that therapy has helped them to

• Gain clearer perspective in life
• Experience increased confidence and self-worth
• Feel better able to respond to life’s challenges
• Are better able to establish healthy, balanced relationships with others
• Feel more mature as an individual

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”Gwen… consistently demonstrates compassionate listening skills as well as wisdom and an intuitive sense of what is needed in the context of the therapy process. As a woman she is impressive with her ability to empower the other women in the group and to demonstrate this in her own life and close relationships. She is also a student of yoga and is able to demonstrate her skills and knowledge in this discipline in such a way that a deeper sense of relaxation and balance is created in her students.” Dr. George Lewis, M.D., Toronto