Healing Happens at the Edge of Change
Gestalt Therapy grounded in compassion, body-awareness, and lived experience
Come As You Are
This is a space to slow down.
To notice.
To listen to what your body and mind are
already trying to say.
With a decade of hands-on experience in the body,
and ongoing training in Gestalt Psychotherapy,
I meet you with warmth, empathy, and curiosity.
We’ll work together — at your pace —
to explore the patterns, relationships, and feelings that brought you here,
and support the shifts that lead you forward.
Let’s begin with a conversation.
Anxiety and Overthinking
Relationship Patterns and Communication
Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
Self-Esteem and Identity
Gestalt Therapy
A Path Toward Self-Awareness, Connection, and Growth
Gestalt Therapy is a dynamic, present-focused approach to healing that emphasizes self-awareness and embodied experience. Rather than analyzing from a distance, we explore what arises in the here-and-now — thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and relational patterns — to uncover deeper understanding and new possibilities.
This modality is often described as working “from the ground up,” helping you reconnect with the language of your body and the meanings you have made from your lived experiences.
The Heart of Gestalt Therapy
Embodied and Experiential
Gestalt Therapy invites you to return to your natural creativity and spontaneity. Our sessions may include conversation, somatic awareness, movement, imagery, metaphor, and even art — following what feels most alive and supportive for you. It is a safe space where exploration and mistakes are welcomed.
Relational
Therapy is not something done to you — it’s something we create together. We are both active participants, walking alongside one another. In this shared space, we learn about human connection, patterns, and how past experiences echo in present relationships.
Present-Focused
Our work unfolds in the present moment. The dynamics that arise between us mirror the broader experiences of your life. With curiosity and compassion, we explore what emerges in the space between us, offering new ways of seeing, feeling, and relating.
What Grows From Here
- Increased self-awareness and emotional insight
- Stronger, healthier relationships
- Enhanced decision-making and resilience
- Greater connection to creativity and authenticity
- A deeper sense of wholeness — integrating mind, body, heart, and spirit
This work is not about fixing — it’s about discovering.
Together, we’ll gently explore what’s already within you, and create space for meaningful change.
About Your Therapist
Hello, I’m Jennifer Abbotts.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) [RP(Q)], having completed the five-year intensive training program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. For the past two years, I have been working closely with clients, supporting them through a range of emotional and relational challenges.
My background combines over a decade of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist with a deep commitment to Gestalt Psychotherapy. This integrated approach honors the whole person — body, mind, and lived experience — and creates space for authentic change to unfold.
I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and bring compassion, curiosity, and presence to every session. It’s my privilege to walk alongside you as you explore what’s arising in your life, and to support you in discovering new possibilities for connection, clarity, and well-being.
Reach Out
I would love to connect with you. Please use the form below to inquire about a free 20-minute consultation or to ask any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Saturday 9-4
