Meet Karl Hanley — Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ancaster, ON

Hello, I’m Karl — a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), a proud husband, father, and longtime community volunteer. I bring a genuine, human approach to therapy that’s grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep belief in your inner strengths.

Before stepping into the world of psychotherapy, I spent over 20 years in business leadership across Europe and North America. I’ve led teams, made high-stakes decisions, and navigated the very real pressures of modern life. That experience now enriches the work I do with clients—helping you meet life’s curveballs with resilience, clarity, and confidence.

How I Can Help

• ADHD (focus, executive functioning, emotional regulation)
• Your mental health, identity & confidence
• Relationship issues, parenting, communication & intimacy
• Anxiety, Panic attacks, stress & burnout
• Life transitions & personal growth
• Low self-esteem and negative thought patterns
• LGBTQIA2S+ Safe Space

I offer individual and couples therapy in a calm, private setting at Daru Therapy Centre in Ancaster or online throughout Ontario.

My therapeutic style is rooted in:

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): A strengths-based approach building on your desire to experience something different. From that desire, from that belief in something different, together we build the hope for lasting change.
• Person-Centered Therapy: You’re the expert in your life—therapy honours your values, pace, and truth.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Explore and shift negative thinking patterns with practical tools and structure.
• Gottman Method Level 1: Proven tools to help couples build emotional intimacy and manage conflict.

I’m currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. I’m a proud member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP), and a committed Rotarian serving my local community.

Let’s Begin Your Journey

You’ll find honesty, warmth, and maybe even a dash of Irish humour in our conversations. Whether we’re meeting in person at the cozy Daru Therapy Centre in Ancaster, online, or by phone—I aim to create a safe, collaborative space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all. No two people are the same—and neither are their stories. That’s why we’ll co-create a plan that fits your goals and honours your journey. If you're ready to explore what’s next for you—whether it’s growth, healing, clarity, or change—I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation. Let us together start the conversation.

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