Barrie’s Most Experienced Registered Occupational Therapist & Psychotherapist
39 years of compassionate, in-depth therapy for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and spiritual growth — serving Barrie and Simcoe County in person, and clients across Canada and internationally by secure virtual session.
Barrie’s Most Experienced Registered Occupational Therapist & Psychotherapist
39 years of compassionate, in-depth therapy for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and spiritual growth — serving Barrie and Simcoe County in person, and clients across Canada and internationally by secure virtual session.
You Deserve a Therapist Who Truly Gets It — And Gets You.
If you are looking for a therapist in Barrie, Ontario who brings both clinical depth and genuine human warmth to every session, you have come to the right place.
My name is Wanda Nayduk. I am a Registered Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist with 39 years of experience helping individuals in Barrie, across Simcoe County, and around the world move through some of life’s most difficult and complex experiences — trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and the deeper questions of identity, meaning, and spiritual growth.
What sets my practice apart is not only my clinical training and 39 years of experience — it is that I have walked through my own dark nights. I am a wounded healer in the truest sense of that archetype: a therapist who has done her own deep inner healing work, and who brings that lived, experiential wisdom to every session alongside her clinical skill. I do not work with pain from the outside. I meet it from a place of genuine understanding.
Your first consultation is completely free. It is my way of ensuring that before you commit to anything, you know this is the right fit for you.
You Deserve a Therapist Who Truly Gets It — And Gets You.
If you are looking for a therapist in Barrie, Ontario who brings both clinical depth and genuine human warmth to every session, you have come to the right place.
My name is Wanda Nayduk. I am a Registered Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist with 39 years of experience helping individuals in Barrie, across Simcoe County, and around the world move through some of life’s most difficult and complex experiences — trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and the deeper questions of identity, meaning, and spiritual growth.
What sets my practice apart is not only my clinical training and 39 years of experience — it is that I have walked through my own dark nights. I am a wounded healer in the truest sense of that archetype: a therapist who has done her own deep inner healing work, and who brings that lived, experiential wisdom to every session alongside her clinical skill. I do not work with pain from the outside. I meet it from a place of genuine understanding.
Your first consultation is completely free. It is my way of ensuring that before you commit to anything, you know this is the right fit for you.
Meet Wanda Nayduk — Registered Occupational Therapist & Psychotherapist
With 39 years of experience and a lifetime of her own inner healing work, Wanda has had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of individuals through some of the most challenging chapters of their lives. She is a wounded healer in the deepest sense — a therapist who has lived what she helps others heal, and who brings that lived wisdom alongside her clinical training to every session.
Ready to Begin? Your First Consultation is Free.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage. Wanda makes it as easy as possible. Your first consultation is completely free — no pressure, no commitment, simply an opportunity to connect and find out together whether working with Wanda feels like the right fit.
In-person sessions in Barrie, Ontario, serving Simcoe County including Orillia, Midland, Innisfil, Angus, Bradford, Bracebridge, and Gravenhurst. Secure virtual sessions available across Canada and internationally.
Therapy and Counselling Services in Barrie, Ontario — and Worldwide
Trauma Therapy in Barrie
Deep, complex, and multi-layered trauma requires a therapist with the skill to work at the level where it lives — in the body, in the nervous system, in the stories we carry. With 39 years of trauma-informed practice and the lived wisdom of a wounded healer, Wanda offers some of the most in-depth trauma therapy available in Barrie and Simcoe County.
Soul-Centered Integrative Depth
Spiritual Direction in Barrie
Anxiety Counselling in Barrie
Anxiety can feel all-consuming — a constant noise that makes ordinary moments feel unsafe. Wanda works with clients in Barrie and across Simcoe County to understand the roots of anxiety and develop lasting strategies for managing it with greater calm and confidence
Depression Therapy in Barrie
Depression is not a character flaw — it is a signal that something deeper needs attention. Wanda offers compassionate, evidence-informed support for individuals in Barrie and beyond who are struggling with low mood, hopelessness, and the weight of depression.
Grief Counselling in Barrie
Grief is not only the loss of a person — it is the loss of a future you imagined, an identity, or a version of yourself. Wanda provides a safe, unhurried space for individuals in Barrie to move through grief at their own pace.
Inspirational Quotes
Buddha
“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.”
Socrates
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Confucius
“To understand yourself is the key to wisdom.”
Blogs By Wanda Nayduk
The Moment We Begin to Heal: Why Change Starts in the Quiet
There is always a moment which is often quiet, subtle[...]
Designer Stilettos in the Trenches of the Human Soul
A reflection on spiritual rebellion, wounded healing, and learning to[...]
The Shoe Socket-What My Bunion Taught Me About Attachment
A painful toe, an old pair of shoes, and the[...]
The Titanium Connector: Loving the Unloveable in a World Shaken by Fear
How childhood wounds attach to global instability — and[...]
Why Clients in Barrie — and Around the World — Choose Wanda Nayduk
A wounded healer with lived experience. Wanda has done her own deep inner healing work — including the healing of her own wounded inner child — and brings the experiential, embodied wisdom of that journey to every session alongside her clinical training. She has lived what she helps others heal.
39 years of clinical experience. There is no substitute for depth of practice. Wanda has worked with thousands of individuals across the full spectrum of human experience — from everyday stress to the most complex, multi-layered trauma.
A dual-scope regulated health professional. As a Registered Occupational Therapist practising psychotherapy under COTO authorization, Wanda brings a breadth of regulated clinical training that is exceptionally rare in private practice.
An integrated psycho-spiritual approach found nowhere else in Barrie. Wanda is one of the only practitioners in Simcoe County offering registered psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and formal spiritual direction within a single coherent therapeutic framework.
A sole practitioner who is fully present. Every session is with Wanda — not an associate or intake coordinator — someone who knows your story, your history, and where you are in your healing.
Culturally responsive and inclusive care. Affirming, respectful therapy for clients from all backgrounds — including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, LGBTQ+ clients, and those from diverse spiritual and cultural traditions.
Local, national, and international reach. In-person in Barrie and Simcoe County. Virtual sessions across Canada and internationally, including clients in the United States.
Areas Of Specialization
Trauma and PTSD
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD
- Childhood and developmental trauma
- Intergenerational and relational trauma
- Emotional abuse and neglect recovery
- Sexual abuse and assault trauma
Mood and Mental Health
- Depression and persistent low mood
- Bipolar disorder and mood dysregulation
- Anxiety disorders and panic
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- ADHD and attention difficulties
Behavioural and Recovery Support
- Addiction and substance use disorders
- Eating disorders and disordered eating recovery
- Anger management and emotional regulation
- Stress management and burnout
Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
- Grief and bereavement counselling
- Anticipatory grief and end-of-life support
- Life transitions and identity shifts
- Relationship breakdown and divorce recovery
- Career and role transition
Specialized and Culturally Responsive Care
- Culturally sensitive therapy for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit clients
- Indigenous-informed approaches and intergenerational trauma
- LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy and gender identity support
- Gender-affirming care and transition support
- Cancer support and chronic illness adjustment
- Psychogeriatrics and geriatric mental health care
- Caregiver support and compassion fatigue
- Spiritual crisis and existential distress
- Women’s mental health across the lifespan
- Men’s mental health and identity
Therapeutic Approaches
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Somatic and Body-Centred Approaches
- Occupational Therapy-Informed Mental Health Practice
- Integrative Psycho-Spiritual Therapy (Wanda’s proprietary framework)
- Formal Spiritual Direction
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of therapy do you offer in Barrie?
Individual psychotherapy and counselling for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, addiction, anger management, cancer support, geriatric mental health, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, First Nations and culturally responsive therapy, life transitions, and spiritual growth. Also formal spiritual direction and Integrative Psycho-Spiritual Therapy.
Q: Do you offer virtual therapy outside of Barrie?
Yes — virtual therapy is available to clients anywhere in Ontario, across Canada, and internationally including clients in the United States.
Q: What does it mean that you are a wounded healer?
The wounded healer is an ancient archetype describing someone called to healing work through their own experience of suffering and recovery. Wanda has done deep, sustained personal healing work — including healing her own wounded inner child — and brings that lived experiential wisdom alongside her 39 years of clinical training to every session.
Q: What is spiritual direction and how is it different from therapy?
Spiritual direction attends specifically to the spiritual dimension of human experience — meaning, purpose, the sacred, and the deeper questions of who you are. While psychotherapy addresses emotional and psychological healing, spiritual direction attends to the soul. Wanda offers both within a formally integrated framework unique to her practice.
Q: How do I book an appointment?
Reach out through the contact page or call directly. Your first consultation is free and there is no pressure at any stage.
