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Sheldon VanBarneveld
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sliding Scale
$85
Location
Toronto
Currently Practicing
Online, Phone
Sheldon VanBarneveld
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

About…

I’m a student counsellor with a background in crisis support and community work, particularly within homelessness services. This experience has deeply shaped my approach and understanding of therapy—grounded, compassionate, and focused on meeting people where they are. I understand that life rarely fits neatly into plans or structures, and I aim to create a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely, without judgment or pressure to “fix” things quickly.

My style is conversational and flexible rather than rigid or overly clinical. I’m interested in exploring what really matters to you—your values, motivations, and the ways you want to live more fully and authentically. Together, we might look at topics like acceptance, anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck, always with the goal of helping you develop awareness and self-compassion.

I believe meaningful change often begins with understanding yourself in a new way, not with forcing yourself to be different. In our work, I aim to help you find clarity and strength in the midst of uncertainty, and to reconnect with your own capacity for resilience, hope, and growth.

If you’re looking for an open, honest, and human conversation, I’d be glad to meet you there.

Community Focus:
Women, Couples/Partners, Disability, Families, Men, Neurodivergent, Parents, Religious, Seniors, Spiritual, Teens
Issues:
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Body Image, Break-Ups, Burnout/Stress, Childhood Abuse, Codependence, Cult Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Intimacy/Sex, Learning Disorder, OCD, Relationships, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Suicidality, Trauma
Modalities:
Trauma Informed, ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused, Existential, Narrative, Solution Focused, Spiritual, Strengths Based
Languages Spoken:
English
* Available In-Person in Ontario
* Available Virtually (Online) in Ontario
Location:
Toronto

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