Shirley Porter, M.Ed.

Offers Virtual appointments only
  • Psychotherapist
  • Woman
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 34 ratings.

Provider information

Description

Welcome.  We all have challenges at times in life, and sometimes we need a professional to help us to work through them.  Congratulations on taking this first step by doing research to find a therapist that fits for you.

I use a compassion-focused and trauma-informed approach, as well as various therapeutic interventions and my experience of 30+ years as a therapist, to help you to identify and address issues that are causing distress - so you can reclaim yourself and your life.    I have extensive experience working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

Conditions

  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse or Violence
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma
  • Workplace stress

Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Somatic therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • LGBTQ2+

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)

Education

  • M.Ed. Counselling - Western University
  • B.A. (Hons). Psychology - Western University

Professional associations

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Facility: Shirley Porter and Associates Psychotherapy

Summary

Welcome.  If you have been struggling in your life and are searching for help, our therapists would consider it an honour to work with you.  We provide 100% virtual (online) therapy in the privacy and comfort of your own home.  Our therapists specialize in providing compassionate and effective interventions for distress caused by anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, and cultural adjustment or immigration stress.  Services are available in English, Arabic, Gujarati, and Hindi.  Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Somatic therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only