BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

Alison Maratos

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Alison is a Registered Social Worker with more than 25 years’ experience in her field. She founded Maratos Counselling & Consulting in 2015 and now provides Clinical Supervision and Coaching for other therapists along with counselling services. She specializes in therapy for perimenopause and menopause.

A couple of decades in this field has taught me a few things: 

  1. I am old (but wise).

  2. The people I work with want straight talk and support from someone who gets it so they can feel better NOW.

I work with women who are struggling through perimenopause and menopause. I approach the unique issues arising from this stage of life from a place of empathy. Backed by years as an individual and couples therapist treating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, perfectionism and trauma, I can see and feel the frustration that comes from being stuck.  I will listen to you as the expert on yourself to get you through this. I won’t tell you to let it pass and there won’t be any platitudes or magic pills. Just listening, real talk and empowerment so you can emerge from this as the strong woman you are.

I can’t promise instant results, but I vow to use my skills as a psychotherapist and as a professional woman and recovering perfectionist and high achiever who juggles being a wife, a mother, a daughter and a business owner to ensure you feel heard and supported. I speak from the heart and I encourage everyone I work with to do the same. Together, we will ensure you can make small steps toward feeling better and achieving your goals every single session.