Colin Hayward

MEd, Registered Psychotherapist

My office addresses are:
21 Yarmouth St
Guelph, ON N1H 4G2

I see clients in-person in Guelph as well as online throughout Ontario. 

Contact
Phone: (519) 340-8041
Email: [email protected]

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Colin Hayward, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist

Colin Hayward

MEd, Registered Psychotherapist About ColinBook Colin online today

I believe that everyone comes to therapy with a unique mix of challenges and strengths so I tailor my approach to your specific needs. I think there are many ways to heal and grow and together we will find what works for you. I have experience supporting people with grief/loss, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, challenging interpersonal relationships, and other concerns.

Firstly, I work to create a space where you can share everything that is going on with your life and then we will come up with a plan of how to move forward. My goal is to help you discover different parts of yourself and become more comfortable navigating the hard places in your life. Sometimes this means sharing specific skills and sometimes it means simply listening and reflecting as you share your most important stories.

I work from a person-centred approach which means I believe that I don’t have the answers to your problems, instead we will discover them together. I use techniques from a variety of different styles of therapy: emotion-focused, narrative, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and some cognitive-behavioural therapy. With couples, I focus on building communication skills, while also focusing on the emotions that sit underneath areas of conflict and stress.

I have been practicing psychotherapy for 4 years now. Before that I worked for several years in student services at the college and university level. Outside of session, I enjoy riding my bike, and playing tennis & soccer. If I am not outside, you might find me cooking or baking bread. I always like hearing about what people do to find fulfillment and joy.

Education

  • Master of Education in Counselling from University of Northern British Columbia (2020)
  • Also Master of Environmental Studies from York University (2012) and Bachelor of Physical Education and Health from University of Toronto (2005)

Professional Affiliations

  • Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO #009266

Additional Training

  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention for Treatment of Anxiety and OCD
  • Trauma Treatment Training Program
  • Foundation Grief Therapy Techniques

Compassionate mental health support for people that are feeling overwhelmed.

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