About Maggie Clapperton Psychotherapy In Hamilton

Maggie is a Millennial, eldest daughter, and recovering people pleaser. She is passionate about supporting clients to step out of their heads and into their authentic selves.

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Hi, I’m Maggie!

I started my career in community mental health supporting children and families. Here I gained a solid foundation in attachment theory and trauma informed care. From there I moved into working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma. My public system roles have a major impact on how I show up in my private practice today.

Thank goodness I became a therapist! In the early days of social work school and psychotherapy training, I realized I had been shutting off my emotions and needs for years! My history taught me that emotions were something I needed to shut down in order to be successful.

I regularly engage in my own therapy. I have unlearned many old rules I’ve had for myself, and I’ve become far more compassionate towards all parts of me.

You will most likely find me escaping the world with a good book (fiction only), good music (I’m an emo kid at heart), good food, or some good friends.

My Experience

  • 7 Years

    Practicing counselling and psychotherapy

  • 4 Years

    Practicing counselling and therapy in the public mental health system

  • 1.5 Years

    Practicing acute suicide support and crisis work

  • 12+ Years

    Working with children & families in a community setting

An interior shot of Maggie's Hamilton-based therapy office. A dark gray couch sits below two black and white art prints. Two cream pillows are on the couch

Education & Credentials

Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, 2012

Bachelor of Social Work from York University, 2020 (BSW)

700 supervised internship hours in community mental health

Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, 2021 (MSW)

450 supervised internship hours practicing psychotherapy

Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (RSW)

Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers

Ongoing professional development & supervision support

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I charge $170 per 50 minute session.

  • I accept credit card or e-transfer.

  • I do not direct bill to insurance companies. You will pay at the end of each session and I will provide a receipt you can use to make a benefits claim with your provider.

  • I am located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I see individuals virtually across Ontario and in person at 57-B John Street South, Hamilton, ON.

  • I work with adults (Age 18+) on an individual basis.

  • Phase 1 – Get to Know Each Other + Assessment 

    In this phase, my role is:

    1. to get to know you and help you feel comfortable, validated, seen, and heard

    2. to assess your history, your needs, and develop a tentative plan for our work together. 

    Your role here is to simply be open and honest, to assess if you feel like we are a good fit for each other, and to pin down your focus/goals for therapy. 

    Phase 2 – The Work 

    In this phase, we begin to actively work on the symptoms, patterns, and challenges that brought you into therapy. This is when I may mindfully push you into a zone of discomfort. 

    This phase will look different for everyone depending on what we decide to work on together. This may include new insights into your experiences and behaviours, new perspectives and skills, body based interventions, and/or visualizations. Our work may include “homework” for you to practice out in the world. 

    Phase 3 – Maintenance 

    Once you feel a shift in your mental wellness, we may see each other less frequently or you may choose to take a break from therapy. During this time, we focus on keeping up the gains you have acquired during our time together. 

    Alternatively, you may choose to focus on an area we have not tackled yet. If so, we cycle back into “the work” for another round.

  • As frequently as once a week and as infrequently as once a month. It is recommended you attend weekly or bi-weekly for the first few months of therapy.

  • Each therapy session is up to 50 minutes and begins on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Whether you decide to commit for a number of weeks, a number of months, or a number of years depends on your personal needs and goals.

  • I have a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto and am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). This means that I am authorized to practice psychotherapy under the Psychotherapy Act of Ontario. 

    As a member of OCSWSSW, I am mandated to continually engage in professional development, peer consultation, and supervision with mentors.

  • My main therapeutic modality is Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).

    I am trained and educated in a number of types of therapy: 

    • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) - Level 1 & 2

    • Attachment Focused Therapy (DDP) - Level 1 & 2 

    • Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) 

    • Family Systems Therapy 

    • Polyvagal Theory 

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)