Welcome
I’m glad you’re here
Valery Vengerov, M.Psych, RP.
Registered Psychotherapist and CoachTo start, I love my work. The human experience is endlessly fascinating and I care deeply for every person I serve.
Both you and I are journeying through life together on this planet and we get to work collaboratively in honor of our shared humanity.
We are all on our own unique paths towards realizing our potential, and I learn much from my clients. You are very wise and have much to share. I love working with all kinds of people from all walks of life and helping them move past blocks.
Together we identify root causes and innate strengths, moving you towards attaining a deeper sense of awareness, peace, fulfillment, and flow.
My psychotherapy style is uniquely my own. It is original, warm, creative, relational, spiritual, practical, and open. It has evolved after a decade of study, practice, and travel.
The therapeutic areas I specialize in
My experience extends to serving adults and couples exclusively.
I work with adults facing a spectrum of concerns, from depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief and trauma, to life transitions, self-worth and interpersonal challenges.
Guiding couples through relationship dynamics, sex, and communication challenges is an area where I bring specialized expertise, with care, compassion and sensitivity.
My aim is to collaboratively develop tailored solutions that foster your unique growth and well-being.
The professional credentials I bring to our work
Member of the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario, Master’s of Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Bachelor of Arts and Science, Psychology Specialist, Member of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Ontario Psychological Association, EMDR Therapy Training, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Imago Therapy for Couples, Member of the Canadian Society for Clinical Hypnotherapy, Reiki Level 1, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Integration.
A little more about me
It’s essential to acknowledge that I wouldn't be able to accompany you on your path towards healing, integration, and wholeness if I weren't also on a similar journey myself.
Through my own profound challenges and struggles, I've gained strength, equilibrium, and a deep well of compassion for the pain of others. These experiences serve as constant reminders and inform my practice each day.
My life experiences, travels and academic pursuits guided me towards integrating clinical evidence based approaches with alternative, esoteric, and wisdom based traditions.
I hold deep respect for your individual spiritual path, recognizing that it may diverge from any specific religious tradition. Importantly, if spirituality isn't a facet of your worldview, that's completely acceptable! Our collaborative work together unfolds in alignment with your preferences, whether spirituality plays a role or not.
I have studied varied psychological, emotional, and energetic methods to helping others, integrating insights from each without being confined by any. I continue to grow and study every single day, and my work continues to evolve as well.
Some of the greatest inspirations and influences on my work
Meditation
Many mindfulness pioneers, including Dan Siegel, Ron Siegel, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzburg, Tara Brach, Rick Hanson
Deep spirituality
Insights yielded from the thought of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Kabbalah and Mystical Christianity
Transpersonal psychology
Freud/psychodynamic
Carl Jung
IFS and Family Systems
Kohut/self-psychology
Certain cognitive and behavioral approaches
EMDR
Emotionally Focused Couples Work and Imago Therapy for couples
Human energy field study and the Chakras
Quantum theory/quantum psychology (esp the work of Amit Goswami)
Many esoteric masters including, George Gurdjieff, Osho, Ram Dass, Carolyn Myss, Alice Baley and so many more
Bruce Lipton
Ra
Bashar
Taita Juanito in Colombia, and the Maestras at Niwe Rao Xobo in Peru
Sound, color, and vibration healing
Nature, nature, and more nature!
What our first few sessions will look like
Exploring concerns
In our initial sessions, our main focus will be on building a strong foundation of trust and understanding. I'm here to listen without judgment, to understand reality through your unique lens. We'll work together to explore your concerns, looking at both the challenges you're facing and the strengths you bring to the table.
History taking
We'll also dive into your personal history to gain a better understanding of your unique experiences and how they may be influencing your current situation. This isn't about dwelling on the past but gaining insights that can guide our work towards a more positive future.
Goal setting
Together, we'll collaboratively identify goals for our time together. These goals will serve as our roadmap, helping us stay focused on what matters most to you. It's important that these goals feel right for you, reflecting your aspirations and what you hope to achieve through therapy.