Karl Hanley, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) – Couples, Sex & Individual Therapy in Ancaster, ON

I’m Karl Hanley, a fully licensed Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Daru Therapy Centre in Ancaster. I work with adults and couples seeking stronger relationships, improved emotional wellbeing, and meaningful, lasting change.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent over 20 years in international business leadership across Europe and North America. I understand firsthand the pressures of responsibility, performance, parenting, partnership, and modern life. Today, I bring that real-world experience into the therapy room — helping clients navigate challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical direction.

How I Can Help

• Couples & Relationship Therapy – communication breakdown, conflict cycles, emotional disconnection
• Sex Therapy – desire differences, intimacy concerns, performance anxiety, sexual communication
• ADHD Support – focus, executive functioning, emotional regulation
• Anxiety & Stress – panic, burnout, overthinking, high-performance pressure
• Men’s Mental Health – identity, confidence, emotional expression
• Life Transitions – career change, parenting shifts, personal growth
• LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming Therapy

I provide couples and individual therapy in person at Daru Therapy Centre in Ancaster and virtually across Ontario.

My Therapeutic Approach

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helping couples identify attachment patterns and rebuild emotional safety and connection.
• Gottman-Informed Couples Therapy: Research-based tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen intimacy.
• Sex Therapy Integration: Addressing intimacy and sexual concerns within a respectful, emotionally attuned framework.
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): A strengths-based approach that builds forward momentum and practical change.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Structured tools to shift negative thought patterns and improve emotional regulation.
• Person-Centred Therapy: Collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in your values and goals.

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and am a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP). I am also an active Rotarian committed to community service in the Ancaster and Hamilton region.

Let’s Begin

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each person and each relationship carries a unique story. My goal is to create a steady, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationship, address sexual concerns, manage anxiety or ADHD, or gain clarity during a life transition, I invite you to begin with a free 15-minute consultation.

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