Anya Hanen

Sometimes we feel we are trapped in unfavorable circumstances and life has been unfair to us. You may feel upset, frustrated, and lonely. Finding a solution to a difficult situation seems impossible. There is that small inner voice that whispers “It’s all hopeless”.

We work together to shift the focus from seeing external factors as the primary cause of emotional struggles to realizing that the key to overcoming challenges often lies within ourselves. By exploring inner thoughts and feelings, we can discover new ways to approach and manage difficult situations. This process helps to build a deeper understanding and greater resilience.

My goal is to guide you in truly listening to and understanding yourself on a deeper level. When you make conscious efforts to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, what once seemed hopeless can often reveal solutions. This journey leads to greater self-awareness and a stronger sense of self-worth, allowing you to approach challenges with newfound clarity and confidence.

Experience

Anya is a psychotherapist in training with a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. She is currently enrolled in the BREM program, which prepares internationally trained mental health professionals for work in mental health agencies in Ontario. She has over 10 years of counselling experience, helping clients with such issues as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship crisis and childhood trauma. Anya provides therapy in English and Russian. 

Client Focus

Individuals, Teens, Children.

Types of therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness.

Issues

Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Crisis, Childhood Trauma, Divorce and Separation, Middle-Age Crisis, Parenting Issues, Life Transitions, Academic Stress

More than just my work

“If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life” Abraham Maslow