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At Therapeutic Touch Counselling, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families to achieve emotional well-being. Through a compassionate and client-centered approach, we help you navigate life’s challenges with strength and resilience.

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Empowering Your Journey Toward Emotional Well-Being

Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, our mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and thrive. Together, we will work towards creating a balanced and fulfilling life.

Who We Treat

Areas of Support

  • Anxiety and Depression Therapy
  • Trauma & PTSD Therapy
  • Child/Adolescent Therapy
  • Dementia/Alzheimer's Therapy
  • Relationship Issues Therapy
  • Post Partum Depression Therapy
  • Therapy for Personality Disorders
  • Therapy for Eating Disorders
  • Chronic Pain Therapy
  • Grief Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Couples/Marital Counselling
  • Addiction Counselling
  • Fertility/IVF/Surrogacy. Intended Parent Counselling
  • Anger Management Counselling
  • Workplace Stress and Burnout Therapy
  • Confidence/ Low Self Esteem Counselling
  • ADHD Therapy
  • Bariatric Evaluations
  • Separation/Divorce Therapy
  • Military/Veteran Counselling
  • Divorce/Co-Parenting Counselling

A Compassionate Partner in Your Healing Journey

Amallie De Fonseka, MSW, RSW, brings over two decades of counselling experience to support your unique needs. Her empathetic approach ensures you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your healing journey.

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Therapies Tailored to Your Needs

Every client is unique, and so is the care you receive. Using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), we create personalized plans designed to meet your goals.

Why Choose Therapeutic Touch Counselling?

Over Two Decades of Proven Experience

With over 21 years of counselling expertise, Amallie De Fonseka, MSW, RSW, has helped countless individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. Her extensive experience across diverse settings ensures clients receive care they can trust.

Holistic and Evidence-Based Approaches

We combine evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with a compassionate, holistic approach to address your emotional, mental, and relational well-being.

Customized Care for Every Individual and Family

Your journey is unique, and so is our approach. We tailor therapy to meet your specific needs, empowering you with tools and strategies to overcome life’s challenges and achieve your goals.

A Trusted Member of the Community

Amallie has been a valued member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2003, earning a reputation for her dedication, empathy, and exceptional therapeutic support.

Why Choose Therapeutic Touch Counselling?

Over Two Decades of Proven Experience

With over 21 years of counselling expertise, Amallie De Fonseka, MSW, RSW, has helped countless individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. Her extensive experience across diverse settings ensures clients receive care they can trust.

Holistic and Evidence-Based Approaches

We combine evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with a compassionate, holistic approach to address your emotional, mental, and relational well-being.

Customized Care for Every Individual and Family

Your journey is unique, and so is our approach. We tailor therapy to meet your specific needs, empowering you with tools and strategies to overcome life’s challenges and achieve your goals.

A Trusted Member of the Community

Amallie has been a valued member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2003, earning a reputation for her dedication, empathy, and exceptional therapeutic support.

Testimonials

What my clients say

"I like being able to get help with things I struggle with. Amallie always helps to guide me towards the right path. She’s knowledgeable and celebrates my wins"
AC
"Therapy has turned my life around. Finding a therapist I can talk to and practice ways to address my problems helps me grow."
LD
"I’ve been seeing Amallie for a long time. She’s part of my family and helps me see the bright side of life"
SH
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Men's Counselling

Men’s counselling focuses on the unique challenges they face in a safe and supportive environment while building on healing, developing skills and working through challenges. A variety of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. Another modality such as mindfulness helps men to be more present and aware of their thoughts and feelings or develop greater resilience and well-being. The goal of men’s counselling is to improve wellness by developing the skills and strategies needed to cope with life’s challenges and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
  • Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, etc.)
  • Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, etc.)
  • Trauma-related disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, etc.)
  • Career and work-related issues
  • LGBTQ+ issues
  • Cultural and identity issues
  • Parenting and family-related issues
  • Life transitions and adjustments (divorce, retirement, moving, etc.)
  • Personality disorders (borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, etc.)
  • Fertility/Surrogacy/Intended Parent Issues
  • Substance use disorders (alcohol, drugs, etc.)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • Sleep disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea, etc.)
  • Chronic pain and illness
  • Relationship issues
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-esteem and self-worth
  • Anger management
  • Stress management

Youth/Adolescent Therapy

Adolescence is a stage of immense change and can be a challenging time for youth who are still developing in their identities and learning skills towards adulthood. Common issues that occur include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, bullying, relationship problems, school-related stress, behavioral problems, substance abuse, and family conflict.
Therapy is targeted for youth between the ages of 12-18, who are struggling with emotional or behavioral issues. The goal of youth/adolescent therapy is to provide a safe and supportive space for young people to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards personal growth and development.
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood disorders (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder)
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance abuse and addiction
  • Self-harm and suicidal ideation
  • Behavioral issues (e.g. aggression, defiance, impulsivity)
  • School and academic problems
  • Peer relationship issues (e.g. bullying, social anxiety)
  • Family conflicts and issues (e.g. divorce, parenting difficulties)
  • Sexual and gender identity issues
  • Developmental disorders (e.g. autism spectrum disorder)
  • Trauma and abuse (e.g. physical, sexual, emotional)
  • Grief and loss
  • Stress and coping skills
  • Self-esteem and self-worth
  • Anger management
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Life transitions and adjustments (e.g., moving, adjusting to a new school or environment)

Couples Counselling

Couples Counselling helps individuals in a romantic relationship identify and work through issues that are affecting the quality of their relationship. Gottman Couples Therapy is evidenced-based relationship therapy focusing on building stronger and healthier relationships by improving communication skills, understanding each other’s needs and feelings, and learning how to work through challenges and conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.


There is a three-part comprehensive assessment process to outline the strengths and challenges of the relationship currently while taking into account the history and moments of building from previous chapters that have occurred. Couples using this method learn how to change negative patterns of communication, deepen their emotional connection, and build a strong sense of shared meaning and purpose in their relationship.

The Sound Relationship House Theory is a model for building and maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship. It is based on extensive research and clinical experience working with thousands of couples, and outlines seven essential components of a strong and lasting relationship:

  • Build love maps: understanding your partner’s inner world
  • Share fondness and admiration: expressing affection and appreciation for your partner
  • Turn towards instead of away: actively responding to your partner’s needs and bids for connection
  • The positive perspective: focusing on the good in your partner and the relationship
  • Manage conflict: learning to handle disagreements constructively and with respect
  • Make life dreams come true: supporting and working towards each other’s goals and aspirations
  • Create shared meaning: establishing a sense of purpose and direction for the relationship

 

The theory emphasizes the importance of cultivating these aspects of the relationship to create a strong foundation for long-term love and connection. With the help of our clinical team, using a therapeutic touch, couples can overcome relationship challenges and build a stronger and more fulfilling life together.

Therapy for Elderly

The Elderly often have many life transitions experienced with changes in living situations, loss of loved ones, onset of health concerns, shifting roles in their family which can impact their mental health and wellness. Therapy for the elderly allows the support system of the individual person to be involved to support the therapeutic goals with the therapist and to provide a supportive space to develop coping strategies and assist with transitions gracefully. The importance is to maintain quality of life and wellness with the support of those important to the client.
Our experienced therapists work with older adults to help them manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, and other mental health issues that can affect their quality of life. There is also assistance with providing referrals to community agencies to provide additional support and help fill in the gaps where needed. The therapist can assist families with healing in transition as well as developing strong coping skills, communication of needs and maintaining independence and self-care in the process. improve their relationships with family members and caregivers. Restoring a sense of purpose and meaning in life can help with mental health. Our therapists have experience working with the elderly and their families build relationships, coping skills, working on transition and support towards positive solutions.

Specialized Therapy for First Responders

First Responders are professionals that work with the community in crisis often in the roles such as firefighters, police officers, paramedics, nurses, doctors, and other emergency personnel. While these roles are considered heroes, we are experts in providing therapy to work with those needing specialized therapy to address trauma, crisis work, work life balance, communication skills and problem solving in tough and critical situations. Oftentimes, First Responders need a healing support to be able to face their daily challenges while navigating their own individual issues that may need to be worked on in order to sustain in their work and home environments. We offer virtual therapy to continue building tools and strategies to enhance coping strategies and distress tolerance skills, restoring work life balance, increasing mindfulness towards wellness and resilience while offering expanded hours to be able to reach those with extended work hours. We have experience in the field as a First Responder and can relate to our clients, we are committed to helping support our First Responders who save us in our daily lives.

Fertility/Surrogacy/Intended Parent Community

The Fertility and Intended Parent Community often struggle with grief and loss, working through stress, processing emotions related to the hopes of creating a family. Many may have experienced trauma and loss along the way and therapy can be a healthy way to process the emotions related as well as finding a path forward. While each person has their own experience, there often is a common thread of rebuilding identity, courage, creating a new support system, and navigating an often complex and unknown treatment options. We are able to support and guide in this process; to walk together on the journey and keeping mindfulness and wellness at the forefront of healing. Treatment can benefit, individuals, families, couples and support people to be able to work on unique treatment needs.

Types of therapy

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps challenge automatic negative thoughts and replace them with more positive ones
  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR): Helps develop coping mechanisms
  • Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT): Helps people understand and manage their emotions towards improving relationships and well-being.
  • Family systems Therapy: Helps to focus on the change in roles in the system and healing in a positive way.
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Helps to be able to assert emotions and develop skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

 

Benefits of therapy

  • Build resilience: Helps patients cope with the emotional ups and downs of fertility treatments
  • Make informed decisions: Helps patients make choices that align with their values and goals. Navigating options like fertility treatments or alternative paths to parenthood
  • Reduce feelings of isolation: Helps patients connect with support groups and community resources
  • Process grief: Provides a safe space for patients to express their feelings
  • Stress management: Learning tools to cope with the emotional toll of infertility
  • Communication: Improving understanding and connection within family
    systems/couples
  • Coping strategies: Developing healthy coping strategies to manage stress and uncertainty
  • Wellness: Developing plans for balance with physical and mental health strategies

Nurses and Health Care Providers

Healthcare Providers are our heros who help care for and treat our community in crisis and when we need treatment for our families. They often put their own needs and wants aside to take care of everyone from babies being born to our frail and elderly. We are trained to support and help guide nurses and all health care providers as wee have worked alongside them in the healthcare sector and can understand their concerns. By helping to develop wellness through work life balance, processing difficult work situations and developing coping strategies, therapy helps to build a therapeutic rapport with practitioners that can guide, mentor and heal from the some of the following:
  • Burnout and fatigue.
  • Compassion fatigue.
  • Anxiety and stress disorders.
  • Grief, especially related to patient loss or deteriorating health.
  • Moral distress linked to healthcare decisions.
  • Inter-professional dynamics and communication.
  • Coping with traumatic events in the workplace.
  • Building resilience and self-care strategies.
  • Navigating the emotional demands of patient care.
  • Managing work-life balance.
Contact us today to start the journey of healing and wellness. We offer an online platform to provide ease and accessibility of therapy in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • 416-123-4567
  • info@therapeutictouchcounselling.com
  • 2181 Yonge street
    Toronto, ON M4S 3H7
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