Meet Carlin.

Carlin Palme looking to the right, sitting on a bench with trees and shrubs behind him
  • Co-Founder, Individual Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

  • Virtual Video Therapy
    Phone Therapy
    In-Person Therapy
    Walk-and-Talk Appointments (Hamilton, ON - West End)
    Text Therapy

  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

    Evening in-person appointments available

  • 50 mins | $175
    Sliding Scale Therapy available | please inquire
    Pay-What-You-Can Spot | accepting clients on to waitlist

  • Carlin is accepting clients on his waitlist, to reserve a spot click the “Book a FREE Consultation” button.

Are you ready for change, but something seems to always get in the way? Maybe it’s an inner critic that beats you up and sows self-doubt, or it’s fear which can feel protective but also unbearably limiting. 

Meet Carlin.

As a therapist practicing emotion focused therapy (EFT), Carlin believes that the foundation for personal wellbeing lies in learning how to feel, allow, understand and accept your emotions. They provide you with information about your core needs and drive actions that align with your true self. Judging your emotions as good or bad and worthy or unworthy reflects an internal tension and can be a tiring, confusing and demoralizing way to live.

Carlin is keenly aware that your situation and reality are unique and you are the expert on your life. He is here to offer you support in shifting old patterns of feeling and relating to yourself and the world around you.

During his 10+ years of clinical experience, he has worked in different settings with a wide range of clients. He knows that each person has unique needs, and your work together will reflect your personal goals and desires.

Carlin the Therapist

Areas of Specialty

Individual therapy for: Emotion regulation | Anger Management | Depression & Anxiety | Relationship and Family Issues | Self-esteem and Self-worth | Trauma | Chronic illness | Work stress

Education and Training

BA - Psychology - Queen’s University | 2007

M.Ed - Counselling Psychology - University of Toronto (OISE) | 2015

Emotion-Focused Therapy Level I - York University | 2020

Working with Emotions Workshops - Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health | 2021

Clinical Supervisor Training - Leading Edge Seminars | 2022

EFT Group Supervision - Dr. Sarah Thompson | 2022 - ongoing

Carlin the Person

What’s one thing that can instantly make your day better?

An authentic friendly interaction with someone.

If you could snap your fingers and make the world better, what would you do?

I would remove the stigma around emotions!

What’s next on your bucket list?

Getting a hot tub. I’m trying to create easy ways to engage in self-care time at home!

You have everything you need to live a meaningful life within you. Let’s access that together.
- Carlin