What does Meghan Stewart specialize in?

Meghan specializes in health anxiety, medical trauma, chronic illness, complex grief, and supporting individuals navigating the emotional impact of health-related challenges. She works with children, youth, adults, and families using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.

How does Meghan's personal experience inform her counselling work?

Having lived with a congenital heart condition, Meghan understands firsthand the uncertainty, fear, and emotional challenges that can accompany health concerns. Her lived experience enhances her ability to provide empathetic, informed support while maintaining professional clinical expertise.

Does Meghan work with grief and loss?

Yes. Meghan supports individuals experiencing grief related to the loss of loved ones, health changes, life transitions, and other significant losses. She helps clients navigate the complex emotions associated with grief while fostering healing and resilience.

Does Meghan work with children and families?

Absolutely. Meghan provides counselling for children, youth, adults, and families. She understands that emotional challenges often affect entire family systems and works collaboratively to support healthy communication, coping, and connection.

Do I need a referral to see Meghan Stewart?

No. Individuals can contact Hands to Heart Therapy directly to book a consultation or counselling session.

How do I know if Meghan Stewart is the right counsellor for me?

Hands to Heart Therapy offers a free consultation where you can ask questions, discuss your concerns, and determine whether the therapeutic relationship feels like a good fit.

About Meghan Stewart

I was born with a rare congenital heart condition that significantly influenced my own journey balancing fears with self compassion.

I am a Counsellor for Children, Teens, Families and Individuals

And... a mother, a cold-plunge enthusiast, and someone whose life has been deeply shaped by navigating medical systems, caregiving, grief, and resilience. I live with congenital heart conditions and share with many of you what it is like to live
through truly
hard moments.

♡

My Profession

My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through safe connection, compassionate presence, and learning how to gently come back to ourselves during times of uncertainty and change.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, and educator with 25+ years in education, I support my clients through life's transitions and bumps

with care

and understanding.

My practice offers a compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed space for individuals, parents, caregivers, children, and families. I support clients through life's most complex transitions.

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Many of the clients I work with carry stories that are hard to put into words. They may be exhausted from always being the strong one, overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities, navigating chronic illness or medical trauma, or holding grief that exists
alongside love,
hope, and everyday life.

Together, with my clients, we create space for healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. My approach is grounded in connection, curiosity, and respect for each person's unique story, helping them reconnect with their strengths while navigating life's challenges with greater clarity,
resilience, and
self-compassion.

I work with a wide variety of clients who may be experiencing postpartum adjustment, identity exploration, gender-affirming journeys, chronic health conditions, medical trauma, anxiety, overwhelm, relationship changes, caregiving challenges, and complex grief and loss.

This includes overdose and suicide bereavement.

Meghan's expertise in pediatric medical trauma shows her exceptional dedication to supporting children and families during their most challenging moments. Her compassionate approach and deep knowledge make her a trusted leader in this specialized field.

Rahul Minhas

Counsellor

& Author

Meghan offers something truly special in the world of counselling... Her deeply attuned, gentle presence is paired with both lived and professional experience, especially when it comes to helping folx navigate medical trauma. I so appreciate Meghan brings her heart, groundedness, and a deep respect for the stories clients carry. Her understanding of grief, chronic pain, and early medical experiences isn’t just theoretical, it’s truly personal

Nita Augustin

Counsellor

Meghan is a warm and experienced educator and counsellor. She supports people of all ages, especially with medical trauma and developmental experiences. Her strength based approach helps clients harness their own strength and peace. Meghan is a gem!

Amy Thorne-Broderick

Teacher &

Counsellor

Together, we can create a space that honours both the emotional and physical impact of these experiences while building practical tools, nervous system awareness, self-compassion, and steadiness for everyday life.

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