REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)
Ryan Williams
Hi, I’m Ryan. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage difficult emotions, you’re not alone. Reaching out for support can be challenging, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and understood from the very beginning. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, family conflict, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help you navigate those experiences with compassion and practical support. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way of the life you want to live and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
No two people are the same, which is why Ryan believe in tailoring care to the individual. Ryan uses an integrated approach to counselling, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, Somatic Therapy, Strength’s Based Therapy and more. Ryan’s background in research helps him stay up to date with the newest literature, ensuring that he utilizes counselling strategies with a proven record of success. Therapy should be collaborative so if an approach is not working for you, Ryan is happy to adjust your treatment plan and try something new.
Ryan’s counselling journey began in healthcare, where he helped individuals cope with difficult diagnoses, manage the day-to-day straggles of living with chronic illness, and move forward after losing loved ones. Ryan has extensive experience supporting youth facing homelessness, and those recovering from substance use and addictions. Ryan is grateful to be able to apply these experiences to his work as a psychotherapist, helping people from all walks of life.
Ryan is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association in good standing.
Reach out today to start your path to well-being.
- Education
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Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Yorkville University 2025
M.Sc. Medical Biophysics Western University 2021
B.Sc. Honors Biomedical Science • University of Waterloo 2019 - Certifications
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IFS for Complex Trauma June 2025
Somatic Trauma Healing Summit June 2025
Anxiety Certification Course May 2025
How Attachment, Trauma, and Temperament Shape Personality April 2025
ACT for Behavioral Addictions May 2022