Meet Andre Stam

Andre Stam is a compassionate and experienced Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) serving children, youth, adults, couples, and families in London, Ontario and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, mental health challenges, and family breakdowns, Andre brings a grounded, relational approach to his work.

Andre began his professional journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University, later completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. He has worked across Alberta, Northern Ontario, and Quebec, and is also a certified Ontario teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).

His work focuses on helping clients navigate a range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety, depression, and burnout
• Grief, suicide prevention, and life transitions
• Academic and family stress
• Parenting and youth mental health
• Sleep disturbances and insomnia (CBT-I)
• Financial stress and relationship challenges

Andre is passionate about supporting clients to reconnect with their values, rediscover their strengths, and move forward with clarity and confidence. He uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates mind, body, and social support systems.

His practice draws from a blend of evidence-based modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Somatic Experiencing principles
• Video Game Assisted Therapy (VGAT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Andre tailors each session to the unique needs of the individual or family, offering a welcoming, judgment-free space for growth, reflection, and action. He works collaboratively with clients to develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges — one step at a time.

For those exploring therapy, Andre is happy to offer a brief phone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions before booking.

Want to see Andre in action? Click on link below and watch him do an interview with TVO on Video Games, loss and grief.

https://www.tvo.org/video/are-video-games-an-escape-route-through-grief