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Samantha English, RSSW
 Psychotherapist

Availability:   Accepting New Clients – Virtual + In-person (Collingwood location)

Populations Served: Children (10+), Adolescents and Adults

Services Offered: Individual, Couples and Family Therapy

Issues treated: Anxiety, depression, grief/loss, major life transitions,  suicide ideation, and addictions. Samm also works with a variety of relationship issues including communication and conflict struggles, intimacy struggles and disconnection,  parenting struggles,  and relational wounds. 


 

Hi, I'm Samantha English

Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel like them. You might be trying to make sense of depression, anxiety, grief or anger- or noticing that communication with people you care about keeps breaking down, even when you’re trying your best. When this happens, it’s common to feel anxious, guarded, or unsure of how to move forward.

I’m a Registered Social Service Worker and  Psychotherapist with six years of experience supporting individuals through various challenges. I pay close attention to how stress and emotional pain live in the body and nervous system, especially when you’re feeling unsafe, unheard, or disconnected from yourself or from others. Together, we slow things down so you can feel more grounded and better able to understand what’s happening inside you.

In our work, we’ll gently explore your story with care and patience. We’ll look at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck - how you cope, communicate, or protect yourself - and begin to understand them with compassion rather than judgment. My approach is relational and holistic, creating space for all parts of you to be heard and understood.

Therapy with me is about helping the hardest moments feel less overwhelming, so they no longer define the whole story. By focusing on the details that matter, we work toward deeper self-understanding, stronger relationships, and a sense of choice and possibility moving forward.

My Approach

I work from the belief that our lives are shaped through relationships - how we connect with others and how we relate to ourselves. In therapy, I bring this relational lens into the room, helping you slow down, feel more grounded, and make sense of what’s happening within you and between you and others.

I draw from well-researched therapeutic approaches that support emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and meaningful change. Our work may include exploring different parts of you, understanding the stories you carry, paying attention to emotions and body sensations, and using mindfulness or creative expression when words feel hard to find. I tailor therapy to you, meeting you where you are and working collaboratively to create change in a way that feels safe, respectful, and intentional.

I draw from a variety of evidence-based models including Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE) Therapy, Mindfulness, Art-Informed, and Humanistic practices.

My Expereince

I’m a Registered Social Service Worker and Psychotherapist, and I began my work in this field in 2019. I’ve completed a diploma in Social Service Work, an Honours degree in Counselling Psychology, and post-graduate training in Couples and Family Therapy. I’m currently in the final year of my master’s program, finishing in the summer of 2026, and I value ongoing learning as an essential part of being a thoughtful and responsive therapist.

Over the past six years, I’ve walked alongside people in many different seasons of life. I support clients who are experiencing emotional distress, relationship challenges, the impacts of trauma, and questions around identity or spirituality. My experience includes working in both community and hospital settings with individuals struggling with substance use, survival-based coping, and mental health concerns.

What has shaped my work most is the belief that everyone has a story, and that you deserve to be the author of yours! I aim to support healing in ways that do not add shame or blame, but instead foster understanding, restoration, and connection. I invite you into a collaborative therapeutic relationship where your voice, choice, and autonomy are central to the healing process.

A little bit about me ...

I have three small humans that take up a lot of my world – travelling to sports, school, birthday parties, events and appointments! I try and intentionally slow myself down within the busyness by playing sports, listening to music, writing spoken word, or spending time outside. I love spending time with my family creating new adventures and bringing out my forever inner child.

“Eventually everything connects – people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.” – Charles Eames

Professional Designations and Affiliations

  • Registered Social Service Worker - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

  • Member: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

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