About Pauline Peters

Pauline is one of our most experienced Registered Psychotherapists and has been a trusted member of the MyLife team since 2019. She offers a gentle, down-to-earth approach, blending non-judgmental support with practical skills to help individuals and couples navigate issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and grief. Pauline is able to work with clients also seeking a faith-informed approach as part of her work.

Couples & Marriage Counselling

With over 6 years of experience, Pauline has had the privilege of walking alongside monogomous couples from all walks of life. As a trained Gottman Couples Counsellor, she’s seen countless relationships blossom as partners learn to truly hear each other and deepen their emotional bond. Pauline is dedicated to guiding couples through difficult times, helping them heal from hurts and rediscover trust and closeness. She finds immense joy in supporting couples as they navigate challenges, witnessing them build strong, balanced, and deeply connected partnerships that thrive.

EMDR Therapy for Healing and Relief

Pauline also offers EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a powerful and highly effective approach for finding relief and healing from both past and recent traumas and other difficult experiences. She has been guiding clients through this process for 5 years, with many reporting significant breakthroughs. What’s more, Pauline has personally experienced the transformative power of EMDR in her own healing journey, giving her a unique understanding and empathy for those she works with.

Family Mediation Services

Facing separation or divorce can be an incredibly painful and complex journey, but mediation offers a path to finding respectful, mutually agreeable solutions. Pauline is dedicated to making this difficult transition as compassionate and clear as possible. As an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM), and with comprehensive training, Pauline brings a wealth of skills to facilitate effective communication and negotiation. She is eager to help you navigate this process, ensuring you can reach resolutions in a manner that honors everyone involved.

Background & Life Experience

Pauline brings a rich tapestry of life experiences to her practice. Her background includes diverse humanitarian and faith-based volunteer work in Kenya and South Korea, contributing to initiatives like school development, childcare, and teaching English. She has also supported families by co-leading support groups for couples and new mothers.

As a working mother of three who has navigated challenging births, Pauline intimately understands the practical and emotional complexities of balancing life and family, and that parenthood doesn’t always go as planned. She draws from this blend of professional expertise and personal insight to compassionately guide individuals and couples through life’s often unpredictable journey.

Outside of her practice, Pauline cherishes time with family, travelling, running, baking, and being on the water!

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