Mental Health Concerns

Life can bring challenges that affect your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and overall well-being. You don’t have to face them alone. Rather than relying on a single method, our therapists at the Glebe blend evidence-informed approaches and therapeutic perspectives to provide compassionate, personalized support to help you better understand what you’re experiencing, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change. Our integrative approach helps clients navigate a wide range of mental health challenges, including:

Mood-Related Concerns

These are consistently the most frequent reasons people seek therapy.

• Depression and low mood
• Anxiety (generalized, social, panic)
• Stress and overwhelm
• Irritability, mood swings, emotional dysregulation
• Burnout and exhaustion

Trauma and Overwhelming Experiences

Trauma is one of the fastest-growing presenting concerns in clinical settings.

• Past trauma (single-incident or complex)
• PTSD symptoms
• Childhood emotional neglect
• Abusive relationships (past or current)
• Grief and loss

Relationship and Interpersonal Concerns

Clients often present with relational distress even when they initially describe an “individual” issue.

• Conflict with partners, family, or friends
• Attachment wounds and patterns
• Breakups, separation, divorce
• Loneliness and isolation
• Boundary difficulties

Identity, Self-Worth, and Life Direction Concerns

These concerns often emerge after initial symptom relief.

• Low self-esteem and self-criticism
• Shame and guilt
• Identity questions (values, purpose, life direction)
• Perfectionism
• Life transitions (school, career, relocation, aging)

Behavioural and Coping Related Concerns

These include patterns clients use to manage distress.

• Substance use
• Eating and body-image concerns
• Compulsive behaviors (shopping, gaming, pornography, etc.)
• Sleep difficulties
• Avoidance patterns and procrastination

Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessments are comprehensive evaluations designed to gain insight into an individual's mental health, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being. Our Clinical Psychologists provide assessments for individuals 18 years of age and older.
People seek psychological assessments for a variety of reasons, including:

- Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders:
To clarify symptoms and understand underlying conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorders.
- Educational Support: Assessments can identify learning disabilities or giftedness, helping to get proper academic supports.
- Treatment Planning and Progress Monitoring: Assessments help mental health professionals develop personalized treatment plans by identifying specific strengths and challenges. They can also be used over time to monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.