Gwyneth Hodgins
Gwyneth is a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist. She especially likes working with teens and young adults on issues around identity, self-esteem, stress, and relationships. Going to therapy can be scary, but Gwyneth tells her clients to focus on one part of their life first, rather than trying to tackle everything all at once. She is there to create a safe space, to listen to them, and provide support. When not at work, Gwyneth likes doing yoga and spending time with her dog.
The ways we adapt to our childhood environments in order to get our needs met, which can look like:
- Perfectionism and people pleasing
- Responsibility and self-sufficiency at a young age
- Emotion avoidance and difficulty accessing emotion
- Difficulty asserting boundaries and conflict avoidance
- British. As the descendant of white settlers on this land, I prioritize ongoing learning and growth in how I embody reconciliation and an anti-oppressive approach to therapy. I won't always get it right, but you can expect me to take accountability and do better when I get it wrong.
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Safe, heard, validated, seen, understood.
- Uncomfortable at times, as we touch on themes or memories that are painful. We will collaborate to make sure we're working at the edges of your comfort zone (that's where real change happens!) but not beyond it.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Consider multiple layers to your experience - systemic issues like racism and poverty, intergenerational trauma, and early childhood experiences all influence how you see yourself and the world.
- Listen with empathy and non-judgement and gently challenge you with curiosity and compassion when needed.
- Build and work with your mindful awareness to help you become more attuned to the texture of your experience (thoughts, emotions, sensations, etc.)
- Trust that your body holds wisdom about what you need and how you protect yourself, and that all we have to do is make space and have curiosity to allow that wisdom to emerge.
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Education
University of Toronto
Master of Social Work
2015
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science
Specialist in Psychology and Minor in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health
2013
Certifications
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental and Relational Injury - Level 2
2025
SPI
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes - Level 1
2022
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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