Gabriela Murphy

When life presents unique challenges, it can leave us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck. While these experiences can feel isolating, they do not have to be faced alone. At the heart of navigating these challenges are relationships —with ourselves (past, present, and future), with those closest to us, and with the broader world around us. Attending to these relationships with compassion and curiosity is often a central part of the work we do together in therapy. 

The therapeutic relationship itself plays a vital role in fostering positive change. Feeling truly understood can create the safety needed to explore difficult emotions, shift patterns no longer serving us, and cultivate new ways of being. As a therapist, I bring warmth, empathy, non-judgement, and genuine curiosity into each session, with the goal of creating a trusting space where clients feel supported. My approach to therapy is integrative, often drawing from Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, and mindfulness practices to best meet each client’s needs. I work collaboratively with clients to provide practical strategies and emotional insights that foster meaningful and sustainable growth. 

I am currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Western University, where I also earned my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I completed my Honours Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Psychology at the University of Toronto. My doctoral research focuses on understanding how romantic partners can support each other in the context of depression. Throughout my doctoral training, I have conducted complex psychological assessments and provided individual, group, and family therapy. This work has spanned across diverse settings, including the Thames Valley District School Board and private practices, as well as a range of presenting concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and perfectionism.