Mary Walsh

When you are at a pivotal moment, navigating a complex life transition, it's okay if the old ways of coping feel empty. I believe we can explore this space together.

Diving into therapy won't always feel natural. Entrusting your story to a new person shouldn’t feel easy. My primary goal is to provide a steady, non-judgemental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and finally exhale. Together, we will find the wisdom within to trust your own evolution.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO #20068). I support individuals who are navigating significant transitions in their lives. This might include disruptions in your career, the consideration of leaving a long-held position, exploring aspects of your identity beyond your work, or processing the grief and trauma that often accompany major life changes.

My approach is grounded in humanistic and strengths-based principles. I am committed to creating a reflective space where you can process your grief and begin to reconnect with yourself. I work collaboratively with all individuals—including those who identify as neurodivergent—supporting you as you build resilience and self-trust.

My career has been shaped by a broad range of experiences. Drawing on years in higher education—including Advancement and Development at the University of Guelph—together with expertise in investment advising, executive recruitment, and an MBA, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that professional reinvention can have on one’s sense of self. I know how hard it is to step away from a familiar identity, and that's why I'm here.

I am currently a candidate in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. In addition to my academic training, I am a proud member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP). As a Qualifying registrant, I practice under the clinical supervision of Jen Watt, RP. When I am not working, you can find me walking the Guelph trails, engaging in fitness and weightlifting, or searching for that perfect morning cup of coffee.

The first step toward change is often the hardest to take, but you do not have to take it alone. As Bruce Feiler, author and expert on life transitions, reminds us, “The one constant in life is change. The question is: will you resist it, or will you choose to navigate it with intention, hope, and curiosity?” I am here to walk alongside you as you move forward on your own unique path.