Find a Self-Compassion Therapist
Browse therapists who specialize in self-compassion approaches. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Self-compassion therapy helps you develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with yourself. Rather than harsh self-criticism, this approach teaches you to respond to your struggles with the same warmth and care you would offer a good friend. Self-compassion involves mindfulness, recognizing our common humanity, and practicing self-kindness.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who incorporate self-compassion into their work and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.
Sharon Jeong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sharon Jeong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Kate MacDonald
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in AB, NS, and NB.
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Kate MacDonald
Psychologist
Anxiety, Burnout, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Attachment, Chronic and acute illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Stress, Workplace stress
Anxiety, Burnout, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Attachment, Chronic and acute illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Stress, Workplace stress
Aimee Pudifin
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Aimee Pudifin
Registered Psychotherapist
she/they
Self-Criticism, Mindfulness, Attachment wounds, Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Depression, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, People pleasing
Self-Criticism, Mindfulness, Attachment wounds, Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Depression, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, People pleasing
Maria Legault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Maria Legault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Lacey Clarke
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Lacey Clarke
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Vulnerability, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Deep connections, Existential questions, Ecopsychotherapy, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, PTSD, Shadow Work, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attunement
Vulnerability, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Deep connections, Existential questions, Ecopsychotherapy, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, PTSD, Shadow Work, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attunement
Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON and QC.
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Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
she/her/hers
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Ratiba Yasin
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, NL, MB, AB, SK, and NT.
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Ratiba Yasin
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Aging, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Parenting, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Aging, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Parenting, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress
Khysandra Lee
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Khysandra Lee
Registered Psychotherapist
Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self harm, Social anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self harm, Social anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Ariella Boehm
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, SK, and YT.
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Ariella Boehm
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Diane Brussell
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Waitlist
Diane Brussell
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her, We/Us
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
Waitlist
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Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
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What is self-compassion therapy?
Self-compassion therapy incorporates practices that help you treat yourself with kindness, especially during difficult times. Based on research by Dr. Kristin Neff, it involves three core components: self-kindness instead of self-judgment, common humanity instead of isolation, and mindfulness instead of over-identification with thoughts. Many therapists integrate these principles into their work.
How can self-compassion therapy help?
Many people find self-compassion approaches helpful for reducing self-criticism, managing anxiety and depression, building resilience, and improving overall well-being. It can support you in developing a healthier inner voice, bouncing back from setbacks, and treating yourself with the same care you show others. Self-compassion is particularly useful for those who tend to be hard on themselves.
What happens in a self-compassion session?
In self-compassion sessions, your therapist may guide you through exercises to develop a kinder inner dialogue. You might explore patterns of self-criticism, practice responding to yourself with warmth, and learn specific self-compassion techniques. Sessions often include mindfulness practices and reflection on how you relate to yourself during challenging moments.
How do I find a self-compassion therapist?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who incorporate self-compassion into their practice. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their warmth. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.
Is self-compassion therapy right for me?
Self-compassion therapy may be a good fit if you tend to be hard on yourself, struggle with perfectionism, or want to develop a kinder inner voice. It's helpful for those who notice harsh self-talk or difficulty accepting their own imperfections. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether this approach resonates with you.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Browse self-compassion therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose warmth resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.