SANCTUARY★ 4.1 (102 reviews)25 Charles St EView clinic

Sarah Karkanis

CounsellingToronto and 1 more

About Sarah

Welcome, My name is Sarah Karkanis, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and operator of Sanctuary Wellness Clinic in Toronto, and limited availability in Whitby. I support individuals who feel stuck in cycles they can’t think their way out of—patterns of perfectionism, over-functioning, shutdown, emotional overwhelm, or the constant pressure to “optimize” themselves. Many of my clients look put-together on the outside but feel disconnected, exhausted, or trapped inside old relational patterns on the inside. My work is rooted in trauma recovery, somatic therapy, and EMDR, with a deep trust in the nervous system’s capacity to heal. I take a slow, relational, body-based approach—integrating EMDR gently and intentionally rather than rushing through protocol-driven models. Together, we explore the underlying patterns that keep you stuck and reconnect you with the wisdom of your body. My therapeutic approach weaves together attachment-based work, Somatic Experiencing® training (currently Intermediate I), polyvagal principles, and client-centered therapy. Our work focuses on building internal safety, developing emotional regulation, unlearning old coping strategies, and strengthening the mind–body connection. This is a space to understand yourself more deeply—not by striving or self-correcting, but by coming home to your body, your boundaries, and your authentic way of being.

Often treats: AbuseAdjustment disorderAnxietyCodependencyDepressionEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseLonelinessMood disorders
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Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Relationship IssuesSelf EsteemSomatic symptom disorderStressTraumaWomen's Issues
Sees: Adults (18+)
Trained at: Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), Yorkville University · Graduate Diploma Professional Psychology, Monash University- Melbourne, Australia · Honours Bachelors of Science in Psychology, University of Toronto
Credentials: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
Member of: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - 15194

Services & prices

11 options across 4 treatments

Free ConsultationNew patient

A brief call to get to know each other, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re looking for, and how I work. This isn’t a…

2 options

15–20 min

Individual Psychotherapy (First Visit)New patient

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit. We recommend booking a free consultation call first to ensure we’re a good match before committing to an…

2 options

$18060 min

Individual Psychotherapy

Online sessions offer flexibility and the comfort of your own space for trauma processing and nervous system work. What we’ll work on: Trauma processing, nervous system regulation, attachment…

3 options

60–120 min

Individual Therapy

In-person sessions offer the full benefit of embodied, somatic work. The space is designed to support nervous system regulation with organic modern aesthetics and natural materials. What we’ll…

3 options

60–120 min