Amy Shumack , AASW

Amy Shumack is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW), counsellor and somatic therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through trauma, relationship challenges and emotional distress. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related difficulties, relationship problems, substance use, parenting challenges, career transitions, abuse and trauma, and issues around self-esteem and body image.

Amy integrates somatic practices such as breathwork, meditation and somatic inquiry alongside nervous system support to help clients feel more regulated, embodied and connected. Her practice blends trauma-informed techniques, attachment-focused work and cognitive strategies to address the emotional, relational and physiological aspects of healing.

Her therapeutic presence is described by clear qualities - warm, engaging, compassionate, respectful, sensitive and empowering - and she aims to create a space where people feel seen and able to take steps toward meaningful change. Amy believes in working collaboratively with each person to tailor approaches that fit their needs and goals. She welcomes those seeking support and encourages anyone ready to explore growth and resilience to reach out for help.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility. Through ACT, clients learn to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and to take committed steps toward a life that reflects what matters most, which can help with anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses. This work helps people understand connection needs, repair relationship patterns and develop more secure ways of relating to others, useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and relationship distress.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness through simple practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness supports work with trauma responses, stress management and self-esteem by helping clients become more grounded in their bodies and experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Amy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - so people can access care from home, during work breaks or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of support when schedules or circumstances change.