THERAPY IN SARNIA-LAMBTON | VIRTUAL ACROSS ONTARIO
Allison Wray
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Allison is committed to creating a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, respected, and capable of meaningful change. Her approach is person-centred and grounded in the belief that each individual is the expert in their own life. She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused strategies to support clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and patterns, while building practical skills for coping and growth.
She has completed Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method and draws on this training to support individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and patterns within relationships.
Allison has a special interest in working with anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and women’s health, including fertility, hormonal changes, and reproductive experiences. She brings both clinical knowledge and lived experience into her work, offering care that is authentic, compassionate, and grounded in respect for each client’s unique story.
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Youth (12+)
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Adults
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Older Adults
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Couples
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Depression & Mood Challenges
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Anxiety, Panic, OCD
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​Women's Health
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Relationship Concerns
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Couples & Couples Therapy
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Attachment Wounds & Childhood Problems
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Self-Esteem & Confidence
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Grief & Loss
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Stress & Burnout
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​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Somatic therapy, Polyvagal-Informed
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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​Gottman-informed
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Mindfulness-Based Techniques
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Allison is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under the College of Registered Psychotherapists. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She brings over a decade of experience in a community mental health setting, where she worked in administrative and human resources roles before transitioning into her second career as a therapist.
CRPO License # 20654Outside of my work at Blue Coast Holistic Psychotherapy, I also work in addiction services in a hospital setting. I’m a parent to a teenager and spend much of my time with my two big dogs. I value nervous system regulation in my own life and prioritize this through movement, sauna, and time in the sun.
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Trauma therapy at Blue Coast Psychotherapy can help you process past experiences and move forward.
TRAUMA CAN SHOW UP AS:
Persistent low mood, a feeling of heaviness, or a lack of enjoyment in things that used to bring you joy?
Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares or disturbed sleep
Hypervigilance or feeling “on edge”
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Numbness, detachment, or avoidance
Anxiety, depression, or irritability
Trouble concentrating or remembering things
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself or others?
Do you feel stuck in the effects of trauma? Are previous experiences making it hard to feel safe, connected, or at peace?
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on both the mind and body, shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. You may notice it in the form of anxiety, sleepless nights, feeling constantly on edge, or a deep sense of disconnection. At Blue Coast Psychotherapy, we understand that healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about gently creating space for safety, resilience, and reconnection. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, we support you in processing painful experiences and moving toward a life where calm, balance, and wholeness feel possible again.
Serving Sarnia, Lambton Shores, Plympton-Wyoming, Oil Springs, Dawn-Euphemia, Grand Bend, Sombra, Warwick, Brights Grove, Petrolia, Point Edward, Port Lambton, Courtright, Arkona, Kettle Point, Camlachie, and online across Ontario
We acknowledge that our practice is located on the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Odawa, Potawatomi, and Delaware Nations.
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