Emma Hartley (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients – Are you feeling stuck, you're over stress or sadness being present all the time, pulled between two things, or uncertain about how to navigate life, career, or relationship challenges? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, past or present traumas, or relationship issues, I’m here to help. My focus is on creating a space that 'syour own, where you can explore and challenge what holds us back from improved well-being, gaining clarity, and building resilience. Together, we’ll work to create personal growth in a way that fits, improve coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, helping you move toward a balanced and meaningful life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 65
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We offer $65 sessions for individuals, and $80 sessions for couples (per hour)
- Accepts Insurance
- I provide a detailed receipt to provide to your benefits provider.
Education & Credentials
Emma Hartley Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
- Female
- License # 21093
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2025
Education: University of Stirling - 2003
Masters of Counselling Psychology (In Progress)
Emma Hartley Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Accepting NEW Clients – Are you feeling stuck, over stress, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, past or present traumas, or relationship issues, I’m here to help. My focus is on creating a space that your own, where you can explore and challenge what holds us back from improved well-being, gaining clarity, and building resilience. Together, we’ll work to create personal growth in a way that fits, improve coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, helping you move toward a balanced and meaningful life.
I use a client-specific approach that draws from ACT, Attachment-Based, CBT, Compassion-Focused, Emotionally Focused, Narrative, and Trauma-Focused therapies. I work with individuals and couples, including LGBTQIA+ clients, focusing on areas like depression, anxiety, grief, infidelity, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns.
Whether you’re navigating personal or relational challenges, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s connect for a free consultation and start building the tools and insights you need to live the life you're curious about exploring.