George Hartwell M.S.Registered Psychotherapist & Christian Marriage Counsellor


I am George Hartwell, M.S., a Registered Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists(CRPO #006700) and a senior Christian Marriage Counsellor with over 40 years of practical clinical experience.
I help individuals and couples heal deeply rooted emotional patterns, rebuild trust, and restore connection—integrating evidence-based psychotherapy with Christian faith-centered healing.
📞 Phone or Text: (416) 939-0544
🖥️ On-line sessions only (Zoom, phone, or Facetime)
🌎 Available across Canada and the USA

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Professional Identity & ExperienceWith more than four decades of continuous clinical practice, I bring a depth of perspective that allows me to recognize underlying patterns quickly and work efficiently at the level where real change occurs.
I am a:
  • Registered Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists (#006700)
  • Christian Marriage Counsellor
  • Clinician with 40+ years of experience in hospital, community, and private practice settings
  • Therapist specializing in complex relationship dynamics and personality patterns
Clients often tell me they feel understood more quickly than in previous therapy—and that change comes faster and goes deeper.



Education & Academic BackgroundMy academic training provides the clinical foundation for my work:
  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
    Department of Educational Psychology, University of Calgary
  • Bachelor’s Degree, University of Toronto
This background allows me to integrate research-based methods—particularly memory reconsolidation research—with experiential and faith-based approaches.


Specialized Therapy Methods I UseClients often seek me out for specific, high-impact therapeutic approaches. My work integrates:
  • Listening Prayer Therapy
    A Christ-centered method for inner healing and emotional integration
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    Including Journey Work by Brandon Bays
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    Using bilateral stimulation to heal traumatic and emotionally charged memories
  • Experiential and memory-based psychotherapy approaches that produce permanent change in emotional learning
These methods are used to:
  • Transform core beliefs
  • Heal significant memories and trauma
  • Reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional reactivity
  • Restore emotional availability and relational safety


My Commitment to You:
My goal is to help you build a lasting marriage filled with love, passion, intimacy, and joy. I am committed to facilitating deeper bonding and improved communication between you and your partner.
What to Expect in a Session:
  • Active Listening: I provide a safe and supportive space for you to express yourself fully. You will feel heard, understood, and validated.
  • A Caring and Respectful Environment: Clients often remark on the sense of care and respect they experience in sessions. This stems from my deep commitment to understanding each individual, treating them fairly, and avoiding judgment or control.
  • Integration of Faith: As a Christian psychotherapist, I integrate faith and prayer into sessions, respecting your individual beliefs and spiritual journey. I honor marriage as a sacred covenant and offer support within a faith-based framework. While my faith informs my approach, I prioritize my role as a therapist, not a pastor, ensuring that therapy remains focused on your emotional and relational needs.


Issues I Address:
I work with couples facing a variety of challenges, including:
  • Infidelity
  • Destructive conflict patterns
  • Withdrawal and disconnection
  • Financial stress and disagreements
  • Feelings of being in an unhealthy relationship

Areas of Focus One of my core strengths is understanding personality patterns and how they quietly shape relationships.
Personality & Relationship Patterns
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Silent Divorce (emotional withdrawal within marriage)
  • Codependency and people-pleasing
  • Other dysfunctional personality patterns that sabotage intimacy

    Major personality change is possible—but it requires the right depth of work and sustained commitment.



My Approach as a Christian PsychotherapistMy role is not to control, preach, or impose solutions.
My role is to guide your life journey.
I work holistically—addressing:
  • Emotional learning
  • Core beliefs
  • Relational dynamics
  • Spiritual identity and inner authority
Faith and prayer are integrated respectfully and professionally. I honour marriage as a sacred covenant while remaining firmly grounded in my role as a therapist—not a pastor.


How & Where I Practice
  • On-line sessions only
  • Platforms: Zoom, phone, or Facetime
  • Clients regularly connect from:
    • Toronto
    • Mississauga
    • Oakville, Ontario
    • Across Canada and the USA
Fees & Practical Information
  • $160 per 60-minute session
  • $80 for missed or late-cancelled sessions (24-hour notice required)
  • Payment via e-transfer or PayPal
  • Receipts may be submitted for insurance reimbursement
    (Registered Psychotherapist, Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists, number 0006700)

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    Book Your Session NowIf you are ready to begin:
    📞 Schedule a consultation with a Christian Marriage CounsellorPhone or Text: (416) 939-0544
    Sessions are available on-line only via Zoom, phone, or Facetime --across Canada and the USA.
Articles:  Avoidant Personality and Silent Divorce, 
              Obstacles to a Healthy Relationship       
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