Hi, I’m Kerry Macdonald (she/her), a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the founder of New Moon Therapy.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m a mom of two and a lover of music, plants, nature, yoga, a good laugh, strong coffee, astrology, and pop culture.

I believe many of the ways we struggle today make sense when we begin to understand what we’ve experienced, what we’ve learned about relationships, and the ways we’ve adapted along the way. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these experiences with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to do things differently.

My approach is relational, attachment-focused, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed. I’m particularly interested in how our early experiences and relationships shape the ways we see ourselves, navigate relationships, and respond to the world around us. While understanding and reducing symptoms is important, I believe meaningful change often involves looking beyond what we’re experiencing on the surface and exploring the patterns underneath.

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. They may be highly self-aware and understand their patterns intellectually, yet still find themselves repeating familiar dynamics, carrying the emotional weight of relationships, struggling to establish boundaries, or feeling disconnected from their own needs. Sometimes, despite knowing why we respond the way we do, changing those responses can feel like an entirely different challenge.

Together, we’ll explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion. My work is grounded in understanding the connection between our past and present, exploring attachment and relational patterns, and developing a more compassionate relationship with the different parts of ourselves. My goal is to help you move beyond simply understanding your experiences toward feeling more connected, emotionally grounded, and able to create relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 20 years working in the nonprofit mental health sector, supporting children, youth, adults, and families through a range of life experiences and challenges. That experience continues to shape my belief that people are remarkably resilient, and that meaningful change becomes possible when we have the space, support, and safety to understand ourselves more fully.

If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation. We can explore what’s bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether we’re a good fit.

I look forward to connecting with you.