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Thank you for taking a moment to learn about my work.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist celebrating 20 years in private practice, working with individuals and couples experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and recurring behavioural patterns.

My work focuses on helping people understand the patterns shaping their thoughts, emotions, and habits, and supporting them in making practical and lasting changes.

Professional Overview

David Fairweather, Registered Psychotherapist

Twenty years in private practice.

Professional training and background include:

  • Relational psychotherapy training
  • Clinical hypnosis training through the Milton H. Erickson Foundation
  • Advanced training in brief solution-focused hypnotherapy with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig
  • Meditation instruction and mind-body stress training
  • Training in biofeedback and brainwave-based self-regulation

My clinical work draws on conversational psychotherapy, insight-oriented therapy, and hypnosis-informed approaches when appropriate.

Credentials

David Fairweather, RP, SWC(c), CHt, Dip.TIRP

  • RP — Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)
  • SWC(c) — Certified Stress & Wellness Consultant (Canadian Institute of Stress)
  • CHt — Certified Hypnotherapist (National Guild of Hypnotists)
  • Dip.TIRP — Diploma in Relational Psychotherapy (Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy)

Training

  • Clinical Hypnotherapy training through the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, under Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, in association with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
  • Diploma in Relational Psychotherapy — Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy
  • Brainwave Biofeedback training — Institute of the Awakened Mind
  • Trainer’s Training — High-Performance Mind / Consciousness Training
  • Diploma in Teaching Meditation — Willpower Institute (Toronto)

Additional Clinical Training

David has also completed further psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy training in specialized applications, including:

  • Pain management
  • Natural childbirth preparation
  • Habit change and behavioural patterns
  • Resolving Anxiety

As well as ongoing continuing education in psychotherapy, stress regulation, and performance psychology.

Clinical Experience

  • Over 20 years in private psychotherapy practice
  • Former College Counsellor — Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy
  • Research experience — York University, Faculty of Health (School of Nursing)
  • Former Board Member — Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Filmed, directed, and edited over 50 educational training films for York University’s School of Nursing

David’s clinical work has involved supporting individuals with stress, anxiety, behavioural patterns, and mind-body concerns across both private practice and educational settings.

His work often focuses on identifying and changing underlying patterns that influence behaviour, emotional responses, and performance.

Publications

David Fairweather has authored and contributed to work focused on stress, behaviour change, and performance psychology.

  • Winning Mindset: Psychological Strategies That Drive You to Succeed — authored by David Fairweather
  • Called to Action — contributing author (multi-author collaboration)
  • Breaking Down Stress — educational workbook developed in collaboration with Dr. Richard Earle of the Canadian Institute of Stress

In addition, David has co-authored educational publications developed through York University’s Faculty of Health (School of Nursing), including:

  • The Nursing Student’s Guide to Overcoming Test Anxiety
  • The Nursing Student’s Guide to Understanding Multiple Choice Questions
  • The Nursing Student’s Guide to Success With Multiple Choice Exams

Areas of Work

Clients commonly seek help for:

  • Anxiety and chronic stress
  • Persistent behavioural patterns
  • Insomnia and stress-related symptoms
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion

Professional Feedback

“David is a highly talented psychotherapist who has effectively helped many people in our community overcome behavioural challenges limiting purposeful living.”
Dr. C. Gus Tsiapalis
Clinic Director, Great Life Clinic
"David’s personal experience and professional education provide remarkable insight into stress related conditions."
Dr. J. Chong M.D.
Medical Director, Centre for Human Performance and Health Promotion

Online Practice

All sessions are conducted online.
 
In practice, online sessions have proven to be an effective and accessible setting for meaningful therapeutic work, particularly for individuals balancing demanding schedules or living outside major urban centres.
 
What matters most in therapy is the quality of attention, presence, and conversation.

Referral

Patients referred for psychotherapy are typically seen weekly or bi-weekly depending on clinical needs.

Referring physicians are welcome to make contact directly if coordination of care is required.

If you believe a patient or colleague may benefit from speaking with me, they are welcome to contact me directly.

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