Hanna Shapiro Counselling
Hanna Shapiro, MA, RCC
Hanna Shapiro, MA, RCC
Depth-oriented therapy and EMDR for trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, and lasting change.
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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over a decade of experience working in mental health.
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I help people who feel stuck in familiar patterns and emotions move into deeper, lasting transformation through depth-oriented therapy and EMDR.
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​I hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in California, where I focused on depth psychology, trauma and attachment.
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And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
Anaïs Nin
WHAT I HELP WITH
Many of my clients describe:
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- Feeling stuck in the same relational patterns
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- Anxiety that persists despite understanding where it comes from
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- Difficulty with closeness, vulnerability or trust in relationships
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- A strong inner critic or chronic self-doubt
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- Emotional overwhelm, shutdown, or difficulty regulating feelings
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- Repeating cycles in dating or partnerships
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- Using coping strategies that no longer feel aligned
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- A sense that something deeper is driving your reactions, but you can't quite shift it
I also work with:
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​- Trauma and unresolved past experiences
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- Attachment related concerns
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- Anxiety and mood related difficulties
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- Life transitions and identity shifts
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- Boundaries and assertiveness
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- PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, Bipolar disorder and Addiction
MY APPROACH
Some of my clients are new to therapy, but many of the people I work with are insightful, self-aware and have often already done the work. They may understand where their patterns come from. And yet - those patterns continue to show up in relationships, emotions and ways of coping.
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Therapy can offer understanding, but insight alone does not always create chance.
My approach is depth-oriented, relational, and trauma-informed. Together, we look beyond surface symptoms to understand the underlying patterns shaping how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.
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I work with concerns including:
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Trauma and difficult childhood experiences
- Relationship patterns
- Emotional disconnection
-Low self-worth
- Depression
- Life transitions and identity struggles
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Our work may involve exploring attachment patterns, emotional defenses, unconscious beliefs, and experiences that continue to affect you in the present - often outside of awareness.
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I also offer EMDR therapy, which can help process trauma and reduce the emotional intensity of painful experiences when talk therapy alone has not felt sufficient.
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I aim to create a space that feels thoughtful, grounded, collaborative, and emotionally honest. Therapy is not about becoming someone different, but developing a deeper understanding of yourself and creating the conditions for meaningful lasting change.
ABOUT ME
While my training in depth psychology, attachment, and trauma informs my work, what matters just as much is how I show up in the room. I aim to be both professional and genuine - someone you can think with, but also someone you don't have to perform for. I take pride in bringing my full self into the work, with curiosity, honesty, warmth and humour.
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While this work can be serious, I don't believe it needs to feel heavy all the time. There is often space for perspective, lightness, and moments of real connection alongside the more difficult parts of the process.
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My own personal journey of healing and recovery has led me to this work and my approach is shaped by my own experience of transformation. I believe it is imperative to work with someone who not only has the training, but who has engaged in this process themselves. ​
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Outside of my work, I am drawn to art, design, and gardening - all of which reflect my appreciation for processes that unfold gradually, with care and attention.
COUPLES WORK
Close relationships often reflect parts of ourselves that are otherwise difficult to see - bringing forward our histories, attachment patterns, and our emotional responses. Many couples find themselves caught in cycles that repeat despite good intentions: the same arguments, distance that grows over time, or feeling misunderstood even when trying to communicate clearly.
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My approach to couples work is thoughtful, structured, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where both people feel heard and understood, while also gently challenging the patterns that keep you stuck. In our work together, we slow things down and look more closely at what is happening under the surface. Rather than focusing only on strategies, we work to understand the patterns between you - how they formed and how they can begin to shift.
SERVICES & FEES
I currently accept cash, cheque, and e-transfer. Many extended benefits providers cover services for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC's). Contact your provider for details.