
Michael Peddle, RP, CCChe/him
Psychotherapist
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Also available by telehealth: Ontario
You don't have to keep holding everything alone. Let's explore what healing looks like, for all parts of you.
About
You've carried so much for so long, maybe anxiety, trauma, or just that heavy sense of being stuck. Part of you wants change, and another part might feel scared or unsure. That's okay. Healing isn't about forcing anything; it's about learning to listen inward with compassion. My clients come ready to explore at their own pace, bringing honesty, courage, and sometimes even a bit of humour to the process.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy as the foundation of my work, a gentle and powerful approach that helps you understand and care for the parts of you that have been trying to protect you. As a Level 3 certified IFS therapist, I bring deep training and genuine belief in this model; it has changed my own life and the lives of my clients. Together, we develop a map of your inner system, connect with your Self in a compassionately curious way, and over time, you begin to take on the role of healer. I also integrate EMDR, somatic work, and Solution-Focused approaches when they serve you.
With 15 years of experience working with clients 16 and older, I hold an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens in everything I do. I work with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I'm free most evenings, which makes it easier to find a time that actually works for you.
You're the expert in you. I'm just here to help you check in with what comes up. Reach out for a free 15-minute chat, no pressure, we only commit to one session at a time. What have you got to lose?
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression
- Grief & loss
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Life transitions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflict
- Parenting
- LGBTQ+ identity
Approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- EMDR
- Solution-focused
- Somatic / body-based
- Narrative therapy
- Mindfulness-based
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic / person-centered
Works with
- Adults
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Families
- LGBTQ+
Sessions
Languages
- English
Logistics
- Fees
CA$185per session
Sliding scale available. Payment by credit card or e-transfer.
Licensed or authorized in
Credentials
- M.Ed, Counselling, Acadia University, 2011
- Certificate, Internal Family Systems Institute (CSL-1619), Internal Family Systems Institute, 2025