Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ottawa, ON
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Feel overwhelmed by emotion? External stimuli? Not wanting to disappoint others, hurt them or see them upset? Perhaps you identify as an empath? We want to keep the beautiful parts of you and update them so that you can take care of yourself and get your needs met too!
10 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
HSP
Rachael Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Do you often feel more deeply affected by your environment, emotions, or the energy around you than others seem to be? Moving through the world with heightened sensitivity can sometimes bring feelings of isolation, exhaustion, or shame. Please know that you are not "broken", and you are not alone. Your capacity to feel deeply is a profound part of who you are. Together, we can honor your emotional experience instead of fighting it. Together we will work to replace self-judgment with radical kindness, learning how to protect your energy and care for your nervous system. Therapy can offer a quiet, grounding space to process the weight of the world and find ways to feel more at home in your own skin. Your sensitivity is a valuable part of your human experience, and you deserve a space where it is fully understood and respected.
1 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
HSP
Gal Zohar
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Being highly sensitive means you feel the world deeply — which can be both a gift and a challenge. In our work together, we’ll explore how your sensitivity shapes your relationships, emotions, and experiences, and develop tools to navigate overwhelm while honoring your unique way of being. You’ll learn to embrace your depth, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with yourself in a grounded, compassionate way.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2E 0A1
Online in Ottawa, ON
HSP
Rachelle Trudel - *psychothérapeute bilingue*
Registered Psychotherapist, RP/PA, CCC
Do you find yourself being drained by activities which others can participate in with ease? Are your senses very sensitive, making it difficult for you to be in certain environments when others don't seem to have the same problem? You might be a highly sensitive person (HSP). I can help you figure out how to navigate the world in a way which is more comfortable for you, helping you retain your energy for what matters most to you!
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Avez-vous l'impression d'être épuisé(e) par des activités que d'autres pratiquent avec aisance ? Vos sens sont-ils très sensibles, au point qu'il vous est difficile d'être présent dans certains environnements alors que les autres ne semblent pas vivre la même difficulté ? Il se peut que vous soyez une personne hautement sensible (PHS). Je peux vous aider à trouver une façon de naviguer le monde qui soit plus confortable pour vous, afin de préserver votre énergie pour ce qui compte le plus à vos yeux !
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
HSP
Michelle Hannah
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
If you feel deeply, process intensely, or get overwhelmed in environments others find easy, sensitivity may be part of your wiring—not a flaw. I help HSPs understand their emotional landscape, set boundaries, and navigate life with more steadiness and self-acceptance.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ottawa, ON Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ottawa, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (60%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (55%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 55% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 52% | Narrative Therapy |
| 51% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |