Relational & Attachment Therapist in Ottawa & Ontario

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Gal Zohar, Registered Psychotherapist

Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO #17985)

Healing happens in connection — both with yourself and with others. I believe in addressing recurring issues by healing their root causes, uncovering the emotional and relational patterns that keep you stuck, and creating space for lasting change.

In our work together, my goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Therapy should be a place where you can begin to heal from your past, gain insight into your present, and create meaning and hope for your future.

My approach is grounded in relational therapy, where the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a tool for growth and healing. Experiencing a secure and trusting connection in therapy allows you to feel what safety, acceptance, and understanding truly are.

That kind of safety invites you to come home to yourself — and what a beautiful place that can be.

Mindfulness and nervous system regulation for anxiety and stress in Ontario — Gal Zohar Psychotherapy.
Gal Zohar, Registered Psychotherapist, providing online therapy in Ottawa and across Ontario.

My Approach

My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experience. I integrate elements from multiple approaches, offering care that is both relational and evidence-based. In our work together, I support healing and self-acceptance, while helping you strengthen self-trust and reconnect with your authentic self.

  • Early attachment experiences shape how we relate to others, respond to challenges, and view ourselves. In therapy, we explore how these early experiences may have influenced patterns of insecurity, fear of abandonment, or difficulty with closeness.

    Through a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship, we can work together to identify unmet childhood needs, understand how past experiences affect your present, and develop healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others. This approach can help break old patterns, build self-trust and emotional safety, and foster more secure relationships.

  • EFIT can help you explore how your emotions and attachment needs show up in your relationships and daily life. This approach can support identifying and processing difficult emotions — such as anxiety, self-doubt, or fear of rejection — that often stem from past relational experiences.

    By connecting with and processing these emotions in a safe space, you can strengthen self-regulation, build self-trust, develop more secure ways of relating, and experience deeper connection and emotional resilience.

  • We all have different “parts” of ourselves — some are protective, some are hurt, and some just want to be heard. Sometimes these parts take on roles to keep us safe, but when they respond as if past dangers are still present, they can create inner conflict, disconnection, or self-criticism.

    Healing means getting to know these parts, understanding their needs, and helping them realize they don’t need to protect you the way they used to. Through parts work, you can develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, allowing your authentic self to lead with clarity, balance, and calm.

  • Trauma can affect our mind, body, and relationships, often leading to anxiety, hypervigilance, shame, or difficulty connecting with others. In therapy, we will focus on creating a safe and supportive space where you can understand the impact of past experiences, process them at your own pace, and develop resilience. This work can help foster self-compassion, emotional strength, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

  • You can explore the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, including defense mechanisms that may have developed to protect you from painful experiences. By uncovering the root causes of recurring difficulties, self-doubt, and relational patterns, you can begin to understand how past experiences continue to influence your present.

    This awareness allows you to make sense of your inner world, shift old patterns, and cultivate greater authenticity, connection, and meaningful change in your life.

  • Humanistic therapy is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own experiences. This approach emphasizes your inherent worth and natural capacity for growth. I strive to offer empathy, validation, and non-judgmental support, creating a safe and collaborative space where you can explore your emotions, patterns, and values. Through this process, you can build self-trust, deepen self-awareness, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.