George Hartwell M.S.Registered Psychotherapist & Christian Marriage Counsellor
About George Hartwell, M.Sc.Registered Psychotherapist & Christian Marriage CounsellorMy name is George Hartwell, M.Sc. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO #006700) and have been helping individuals, couples, and families since 1983.
For more than forty years I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, personality patterns, and spiritual concerns. My passion is helping people experience genuine transformation—not merely learning coping strategies, but addressing the deeper emotional and spiritual issues that create suffering.
I believe that meaningful change becomes possible when we heal the underlying emotional learning that drives unhealthy reactions, self-defeating patterns, and relationship conflicts.
Education and Professional QualificationsI hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology (Educational Psychology) from the University of Calgary, where I received extensive training in human development, personality, assessment, counselling, and psychotherapy.
Professional Qualifications:
Clinical ExperienceMy professional experience includes work in hospitals, community agencies, and private practice settings.
Over four decades I have helped clients address:
Many people arrive feeling confused about why they continue repeating the same painful experiences. Together we identify the emotional learning and core beliefs driving those patterns and create lasting change.
Specialized Training and Therapeutic ApproachesMy work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with a respectful Christian understanding of emotional and spiritual growth.
Among the approaches that influence my work are:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples rebuild secure emotional bonds and restore connection. EFT is one of the most research-supported approaches available for relationship healing.
EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process traumatic memories and unresolved emotional experiences. EMDR is highly effective for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship-triggered emotional reactions.
Memory Reconsolidation ApproachesModern neuroscience demonstrates that emotional learning can be permanently updated when old emotional patterns are activated and replaced with new experiences. This process, known as memory reconsolidation, informs much of my therapeutic work.
Internal Family Systems and Parts WorkMany emotional struggles involve conflicting internal parts. Parts-oriented approaches help clients develop compassion toward themselves while resolving internal conflicts.
Schema TherapySchema Therapy identifies deeply rooted patterns formed during childhood and helps transform the beliefs and emotional reactions that continue to shape adult relationships.
Listening Prayer TherapyListening Prayer Therapy integrates psychotherapy with spiritual healing. Clients learn to listen for God's guidance, love, truth, and wisdom as part of their healing journey.
Clinical Mentors and Professional LineageMy work has been influenced by a number of respected clinicians, researchers, and pioneers in inner healing ministry.
These influences include:
Agnes Sanford
Often considered one of the pioneers of modern Christian healing prayer, Agnes Sanford emphasized God's healing presence and love as essential elements of restoration.
John and Paula SandfordThe Sandfords developed foundational approaches to Christian inner healing and helped identify the impact of childhood wounds, performance orientation, and emotional pain on adult relationships.
Leanne PayneLeanne Payne contributed significantly to the understanding of identity formation, spiritual healing, and emotional maturity within a Christian framework.
Ed SmithCreator of Theophostic Prayer Ministry, Ed Smith's work highlighted the role of unresolved emotional memories and the importance of truth encounters in healing.
Areas of ExpertiseI am particularly known for helping clients understand and transform personality patterns that interfere with healthy relationships.
Special areas of focus include:
My Philosophy of ChangeMany therapy approaches focus primarily on changing behavior. While behavior matters, I have found that lasting change occurs when deeper emotional learning changes.
The goal is not simply to control symptoms.
The goal is transformation.
When core beliefs change, emotional reactions change. When emotional reactions change, relationships improve naturally. Clients often discover that issues they struggled with for years can begin to shift once the underlying emotional learning is addressed.
Christian CounsellingAs a Christian psychotherapist, I believe emotional healing and spiritual growth complement one another.
I respect each client's beliefs and never force religious practices. However, many clients appreciate integrating prayer, forgiveness, spiritual insight, and a relationship with God into the therapeutic process.
For those who desire it, therapy can become a place of both emotional healing and spiritual renewal.
Online Therapy Across Canada and the USAI provide online psychotherapy and Christian counselling through:
🖥️ On-line sessions only (Zoom, phone, or Facetime)
🌎 Available across Canada and the USA
Life Transformation AcademyIn addition to psychotherapy, I am the founder of Life Transformation Academy, an educational initiative dedicated to helping individuals, parents, coaches, clergy, and helping professionals learn practical tools for emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation.
Book Your SessionIf you are looking for a Registered Psychotherapist and Christian Marriage Counsellor with extensive experience helping people heal emotional wounds and build healthier relationships, I would be pleased to speak with you.
Phone or Text: (416) 939-0544
Sessions are available online throughout Canada and the USA.
E
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:
How & Where I Practice
For more than forty years I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, personality patterns, and spiritual concerns. My passion is helping people experience genuine transformation—not merely learning coping strategies, but addressing the deeper emotional and spiritual issues that create suffering.
I believe that meaningful change becomes possible when we heal the underlying emotional learning that drives unhealthy reactions, self-defeating patterns, and relationship conflicts.
Education and Professional QualificationsI hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology (Educational Psychology) from the University of Calgary, where I received extensive training in human development, personality, assessment, counselling, and psychotherapy.
Professional Qualifications:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.), Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary
- Registered Psychotherapist, Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO #006700)
- Over 40 years of clinical experience
- Private Practice since 1983
Clinical ExperienceMy professional experience includes work in hospitals, community agencies, and private practice settings.
Over four decades I have helped clients address:
- Anxiety and panic disorder
- Depression
- PTSD and trauma
- Social anxiety
- Relationship conflict
- Infidelity recovery
- Avoidant personality patterns
- Silent divorce
- Codependency and people pleasing
- Love addiction
- Dissociation
- Spiritual concerns and inner healing
Many people arrive feeling confused about why they continue repeating the same painful experiences. Together we identify the emotional learning and core beliefs driving those patterns and create lasting change.
Specialized Training and Therapeutic ApproachesMy work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with a respectful Christian understanding of emotional and spiritual growth.
Among the approaches that influence my work are:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples rebuild secure emotional bonds and restore connection. EFT is one of the most research-supported approaches available for relationship healing.
EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process traumatic memories and unresolved emotional experiences. EMDR is highly effective for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship-triggered emotional reactions.
Memory Reconsolidation ApproachesModern neuroscience demonstrates that emotional learning can be permanently updated when old emotional patterns are activated and replaced with new experiences. This process, known as memory reconsolidation, informs much of my therapeutic work.
Internal Family Systems and Parts WorkMany emotional struggles involve conflicting internal parts. Parts-oriented approaches help clients develop compassion toward themselves while resolving internal conflicts.
Schema TherapySchema Therapy identifies deeply rooted patterns formed during childhood and helps transform the beliefs and emotional reactions that continue to shape adult relationships.
Listening Prayer TherapyListening Prayer Therapy integrates psychotherapy with spiritual healing. Clients learn to listen for God's guidance, love, truth, and wisdom as part of their healing journey.
Clinical Mentors and Professional LineageMy work has been influenced by a number of respected clinicians, researchers, and pioneers in inner healing ministry.
These influences include:
Agnes Sanford
Often considered one of the pioneers of modern Christian healing prayer, Agnes Sanford emphasized God's healing presence and love as essential elements of restoration.
John and Paula SandfordThe Sandfords developed foundational approaches to Christian inner healing and helped identify the impact of childhood wounds, performance orientation, and emotional pain on adult relationships.
Leanne PayneLeanne Payne contributed significantly to the understanding of identity formation, spiritual healing, and emotional maturity within a Christian framework.
Ed SmithCreator of Theophostic Prayer Ministry, Ed Smith's work highlighted the role of unresolved emotional memories and the importance of truth encounters in healing.
Areas of ExpertiseI am particularly known for helping clients understand and transform personality patterns that interfere with healthy relationships.
Special areas of focus include:
- Christian Marriage Counselling
- Avoidant Personality and Silent Divorce
- People Pleasing
- Codependency
- Love Addiction
- Trauma Recovery
- Anxiety and Depression
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems
- Listening Prayer Therapy
- Spiritual Growth and Inner Healing
My Philosophy of ChangeMany therapy approaches focus primarily on changing behavior. While behavior matters, I have found that lasting change occurs when deeper emotional learning changes.
The goal is not simply to control symptoms.
The goal is transformation.
When core beliefs change, emotional reactions change. When emotional reactions change, relationships improve naturally. Clients often discover that issues they struggled with for years can begin to shift once the underlying emotional learning is addressed.
Christian CounsellingAs a Christian psychotherapist, I believe emotional healing and spiritual growth complement one another.
I respect each client's beliefs and never force religious practices. However, many clients appreciate integrating prayer, forgiveness, spiritual insight, and a relationship with God into the therapeutic process.
For those who desire it, therapy can become a place of both emotional healing and spiritual renewal.
Online Therapy Across Canada and the USAI provide online psychotherapy and Christian counselling through:
- Zoom
- Phone
- FaceTime
- Toronto
- Mississauga
- Oakville
- Ontario
- Canada
- The United States
🖥️ On-line sessions only (Zoom, phone, or Facetime)
🌎 Available across Canada and the USA
Life Transformation AcademyIn addition to psychotherapy, I am the founder of Life Transformation Academy, an educational initiative dedicated to helping individuals, parents, coaches, clergy, and helping professionals learn practical tools for emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation.
Book Your SessionIf you are looking for a Registered Psychotherapist and Christian Marriage Counsellor with extensive experience helping people heal emotional wounds and build healthier relationships, I would be pleased to speak with you.
Phone or Text: (416) 939-0544
Sessions are available online throughout Canada and the USA.
E
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
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
- $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) - My CRPO page.
📞 Schedule a consultation with a Christian Marriage Counsellor - Phone or Text: (416) 939-0544
Sessions are available on-line only via Zoom, phone, or Facetime --across Canada and the USA.