Boundaries & Self-Worth Therapy in Guelph

What It Can Feel Like

  • Feeling guilty for saying no—or saying yes when you mean no

  • People-pleasing, fawning, or walking on eggshells

  • Second-guessing yourself; difficulty asking for what you need

  • Resentment, burnout, or feeling invisible in relationships

  • Fear of conflict, abandonment, or disappointing others

None of this means you’re “bad at boundaries.” It means your nervous system learned to keep you safe.

How Therapy Helps

  • Name patterns (people-pleasing, fawning, overfunctioning) with compassion

  • Steady your nervous system so limits feel safer to set and keep

  • Rebuild self-trust—notice, name, and honour your needs

  • Practice scripts & micro-boundaries for daily life (texts, work, family)

  • Hold the feelings that come with change (guilt, fear, grief)

My work is psychodynamic and attachment-based, integrating IFS-informed work for parts of self. For couples, I draw on EFT principles when relevant. No promises—just thoughtful, steady care.

What Sessions Look Like

  • 50 minutes, in person in Guelph or secure video across Ontario

  • Collaborative goals we revisit as you grow

  • Pacing led by your nervous system—we won’t rush disclosures or change

  • Brief, skills-focused support or deeper, longer-term work—your choice

Gentle Skills We Might Use

  • Body cues for yes/no; window of tolerance check-ins

  • One-line boundary scripts (work, family, dating, co-parenting)

  • Values-based decision mini-frames (“Does this honour my energy?”)

  • Repair/rupture steps when a boundary wobbles

  • Reflective journaling to reinforce self-respect

    About Me

    I’m Eleni Kapetanios, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario. My approach is warm, steady, and transparent. We’ll set clear goals together, check in on progress, and adjust as your needs evolve.

    Ready to Get Started?

    If you’re tired of overgiving or feeling small, we can practice boundaries that protect your peace—one step at a time.

Book a Free 15 Minute Consultation

When you’re used to overgiving or keeping the peace, saying no can feel risky. Therapy offers a calm, steady space to strengthen self-worth and practice everyday boundaries—gently and at your pace.

 FAQs

  • No—healthy boundaries protect both you and the relationship. We’ll pace changes so they feel sustainable.

  • We’ll plan scripts and small steps ahead of time, and practice body-based tools to unfreeze gently.

  • It varies. We’ll agree on a focus and check in regularly so care stays aligned with what you need.

  • Yes—secure video across Ontario, or in-person sessions in Guelph.

  • Yes. We can address patterns with partners, friends, family, or work—and involve couples sessions if appropriate.