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Psychotherapy is more than just a way to manage mental health symptoms or diagnoses; it offers a holistic approach to gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves, our experiences, and our reactions.

Through the development of self-awareness and insight, facilitated by a supportive therapeutic relationship, therapy helps us become more resilient and authentic.

It involves setting specific goals and utilizing various therapeutic approaches to address personal challenges.

The personal growth not only enhances our internal well-being but also allows us to engage with the world in a balanced and fulfilling way, attending both to our own needs and the needs of those around us.

About Me

My name is Layla Matar and I am a Registered Psychotherapist member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My academic background includes obtaining a Master’s in Counselling and Spirituality, coupled with a Graduate Diploma in Couple Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University.

My top four key foundation to my practice

1

Being a Support

I find joy in bringing smiles to others and being a part of their healing journey. There's an innate pleasure in knowing I've assisted individuals with their needs and healing

2

Fostering Safety

In my therapy space, creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients is my top priority. I firmly believe that to facilitate positive change and encourage vulnerability, individuals must feel secure and safe to open up

3

Identifying Change

As a psychotherapist, I adopt a direct approach, providing tailored challenges to clients ready to embrace them. Acknowledging the diversity of experiences and needs, I understand the complexities individuals face in personal growth. While change can be intimidating, I believe it is achievable by focusing on making one-degree shifts

4

Encouraging Growth

In the therapeutic setting, I prioritize building awareness, recognizing emotions, identifying behavioural patterns, and exploring strategies for effectively navigating and regulating emotions and experiences

Services

In my work, I use a range of therapeutic techniques to customize support based on the needs of the clients

These include:
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)
The Gottman Method (Couple Therapy)

Currently offering services to clients located in Ontario, Canada

If you are located elsewhere, please contact me for further information

My work involves supporting and working with diverse individuals and groups, including:

Couples and marriage

Adult individuals

Youth individuals

family and parenting

Some areas I work with:

Couple Psychotherapy
Affairs and Infidelity,
Attachment Styles, Communication,
High Conflict Dynamics, Intimacy (emotional, physical, sexual),
Repair in the relationship

Individual Psychotherapy
Anxiety, Assertiveness,
Boundaries, Burnout,
Communication,
Cultural Identities and Experiences,
Depression,
Emotional Regulation,
Interpersonal Relationships,
Life Transitions,
Mental Health,
Relational and Individual Needs,
Self-Exploration, Self-Development,
Self-Growth, Spirituality
Trauma-Informed

Family Psychotherapy
Behavioural Coaching,
Emotional Coaching,
Parenting Styles,
Conflict Management,
Repair in the relationship

If you're prepared to embark on a journey, take the beginning steps by reaching out via email for either an intake session or a brief consultation.

Get in touch:

thebeginning.psychotherapy@outlook.com

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