Virtual Across Ontario
In-Person in Toronto
Evenings & Weekends
MSW, RSW
Covered by insurance
If this sounds like you...
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.
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You look like you have things together, but it doesn't feel that way internally.
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You cope through overworking, substances, porn, gambling, or scrolling.
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You've tried to 'fix' it, but the same patterns keep showing up in your life.
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You feel intense pressure to hold it all together, even when the weight is heavy.
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You overthink everything and find it nearly impossible to shut your mind off.
No pressure. Just a conversation.
For men who are functioning but struggling underneath.
Tom Colquhoun, MSW, RSW
2025 CAMH Excellence in Clinical Social Work Practice Award
Most of the men I work with are holding it together the best they can. From the outside, life may look fine. But underneath, something isn't working anymore, and they've been carrying it alone for far too long.
I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, substance use, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My work has taken me through hospitals, correctional facilities, community mental health, and private practice, supporting people through some of the hardest periods of their lives.
Therapy is about more than managing symptoms or having a place to vent. Together, we'll address what's happening in your life today while exploring the deeper patterns, often shaped by earlier experiences, relationships, and long-held beliefs, that continue to keep you stuck.
This is not just theory for me. I've done the work myself.
No pressure. Just clarity.
Substance Use
When substances or behaviors control your life more than you do. We'll help you break free and build healthier coping strategies.
Depression & Low Mood
When life feels heavy, motivation disappears, and you no longer feel like yourself. We'll help you understand what's underneath the low mood and reconnect with the life you want to build.
I specialize in helping men in Toronto and across Ontario navigate the complexities of modern life with direct, actionable support, and depth oriented transformation.
The Issues That Commonly Show Up
Overthinking & Anxiety
When your mind won’t switch off and every decision feels like a high-stakes choice. We’ll help you quiet the noise and move with more confidence.
When the same arguments, distance, or patterns keep repeating. We'll help you understand what's happening beneath the surface and build healthier, more connected relationships.
Relationship Issues
When you’re running on fumes, but still pushing yourself to keep going. We’ll help you reset, set boundaries, and build a life that doesn’t burn you out.
Burnout & Stress
When porn use starts to feel less like a choice and more like a compulsion. We’ll help you understand what’s driving it and build healthier ways to cope.
Porn Use
A Dual Approach to Change
Tactical Tools for Immediate Impact
Depth Work for Long-Term Transformation
We focus on practical, actionable strategies that you can implement right now. Whether it's managing anxiety triggers, setting boundaries for work, or addressing substance use, we dive into the tactical framework to regain control over your immediate environment.
While tactical tools address the symptoms, we dive deep into the patterns and emotional roots that drive your struggles. We explore the pressure to prove yourself, hidden coping mechanisms, and the disconnect between your external functioning and internal well-being.
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