WENDY KNIGHT
Registered Social Worker, MSW
“So often, when we feel lost, adrift in our lives, our first instinct is to look out into the distance to find the nearest shore. But that shore, that solid ground, is within us. The anchor we are searching for is connection, and it is internal." - Brene Brown
ABOUT WENDY
When life feels heavy, you don’t need more pressure. You need somewhere steady enough to set it down. After twenty years in this work, I’ve come to believe that healing starts with feeling truly safe. I offer a space with enough steadiness and care that you or your child can move toward hard emotions without worrying about being overwhelmed.
My role is to help hold what feels hard to carry alone while we make sense of it together. I bring a deep commitment to attunement in our work, listening not just to what is said, but to what is felt. That sensitivity helps us slow down, find words for what may be difficult to reach, and make sure you feel genuinely seen and understood.
My practice is grounded in equity and anti-oppression, with care for the many layers of identity you bring into the room. In this space, you do not have to hold it all together. I offer steadiness and presence so you can begin to soften and heal.
Taking the first step toward support can feel challenging. I invite you to reach out in whatever way feels most comfortable. Whether you’re navigating a current crisis or trying to repair a long-standing relational rupture, I’m here to offer a steady, supportive space as you move through it.
MY APPROACH
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Trauma and Attachment-Based Therapy
AREAS OF FOCUS
Alongside creating a steady, safe space to work through whatever you or your family may be facing, I bring particular expertise in the following areas:
Children, Youth, and School Success
I support young people (6+) as they navigate the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges of the school years. I have a special interest in helping students facing school anxiety or avoidance rebuild confidence and a sense of competence.
Couples Therapy
Drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I work with couples to understand the attachment patterns beneath conflict. Together, we slow down reactive cycles, make sense of the deeper emotions driving disconnection, and create new moments of safety and responsiveness. The goal is not simply to resolve arguments, but to rebuild trust, strengthen emotional security, and deepen closeness.
Caregiver Support and Relational Repair
Using attachment-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), I help parents shift from frustration toward clear, grounded leadership. I also work with families and couples to restore trust, strengthen connection, and rebuild safety in relationships.
Crisis, Risk, and Trauma Recovery
I provide a steady, regulated presence for high-acuity mental health needs, including suicide intervention and DBT-informed care. I work with individuals who experience high emotional sensitivity, helping them move from survival mode toward stability and agency.
Substance Use and Addiction
My approach looks beyond symptom management to explore the role of trauma and environmental stress. Together, we focus on building insight, resilience, and sustainable recovery.
Reach out for a complimentary 20-minute telephone consultation
We’ll explore the reasons for seeking support and discuss any questions or concerns you may have.