Psychotherapy and Counselling in Brockville, Ontario: Something’s been sitting heavy for a while now.
You don’t need to have the words for it yet. That’s what the work is for.
"You’re not alone in how you feel. We’re therapists, but we’re people too, and many of us have sat on the other side of that couch ourselves."
You can get through a lot on your own. Sometimes a therapist can make it easier.
You make sense here with us.
Whatever brought you here came from somewhere. The ways you’ve coped, struggled, and survived usually made sense at the time, even when they feel heavy now. We don’t start with a diagnosis. We start with your life, your relationships, and what has been hard.
Understanding where something came from isn’t the same as excusing it. Harm is still harm, and we take it seriously.
Who We Often See
Many of the people who come to us don’t have a name for what’s wrong. Things look fine from the outside. They’re capable, busy, and often the one everyone else leans on. And they’re tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix.
Some have noticed that alcohol, scrolling, or something else to numb out has quietly become part of how they get through the week. Some feel flat or disconnected, and can’t point to a reason. Many grew up being the one who didn’t need much, and learned early to handle things on their own.
You don’t need the right words or a clear reason to reach out. Most people don’t have either when they start.
What We Focus On
We work with a wide range of experiences. These are the ones we see most.
Trauma
Some experiences stay with us long after they end. We work at a pace that feels safe, with care for how the past still shows up today.
Addiction and Substance Use
Drinking, using, or any habit that got hard to put down usually started as a way to cope. We’re curious about what it has been doing for you.
Burnout and Stress
For people who have been carrying too much, for too long, at work and at home.
Healthcare Professionals
Therapy for nurses, physicians, and others who spend their days caring for everyone else.
ADHD and Neurodivergence
Making sense of how your mind works, instead of trying to fix it.
We also support people through anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, emotional neglect, life transitions, relationships, and anger.
Ways to Work With Us
In person in Brockville, or online anywhere in Ontario.
Individual Counselling
One on one sessions where you bring what’s on your mind, whether that’s your life, your relationships, your mental health, or your relationship with substances. We go from there.
Teen Therapy
Therapy for teens, in person or online, with room for parents to be involved in a way that respects everyone.
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Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
Secure video sessions for anyone living in Ontario. The same care, from wherever you are.
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Trauma Therapy
Relational trauma therapy at a pace that feels safe. Two of our clinicians are trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction, and three in Emotion Focused Therapy for Trauma.
Learn MoreHow We Work
Our work draws on established therapy approaches, held within a deep respect for your dignity and your right to decide what happens in your own life.
Your Story First
We don’t start with a checklist. We start with your life, your relationships, and what has been hard. Our clinicians are trained in a range of approaches, including relational, psychodynamic, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Traumatic Incident Reduction, and we choose what fits you.
A Space to Settle
Our office is quiet and private, and it’s meant to feel less like a clinic and more like somewhere you can exhale.
Your Pace
Nothing here is rushed. You decide what we talk about, and when. Your ideas about what you need matter as much as ours.
Registered Social Workers
and Psychotherapists
What Therapy Looks Like Here
Starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown. Here’s a sense of how it usually unfolds. It’s rarely a straight line, and you can move back and forth between these as you need to.
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Reaching Out
You can book a free consultation call or an initial assessment online. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, answer your questions, and help you find a clinician who feels like a good fit.
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Getting to Know You
The first few sessions are about your story: what’s hard right now, what has led up to it, and what you’re hoping for. You don’t need to have the words yet, and you decide what to share and when.
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The Work
This is the heart of therapy. Together we look at the patterns in your life, where they began, and what they’ve been doing for you. Some weeks feel lighter, and some feel heavier. We’ll check in along the way about how it’s going and whether the approach still fits.
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Steadying
As things begin to shift, sessions often space out. There’s room to notice what’s different and to lean on your own understanding between appointments.
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Stepping Back
When you’re ready, we wind down together, at a pace that feels right. The door stays open. Many people come back for a check in when life brings something new.
Meet the Team
We’re a team of eight registered social workers and psychotherapists, each with our own training and focus. Together we work across trauma, addiction, burnout, grief, and life transitions.
Our Space
Where you do this work matters. Our office on Park Street in Brockville is quiet, private, and set up so you can settle in from the moment you arrive.
Insurance and Payment
We keep the practical side simple, so it’s one less thing to think about.
Direct Billing
We direct bill most major insurance providers, including:
Payment Methods
Payment is due at the end of each session, by credit card, e-transfer, or cash.
You’ll receive a receipt for every appointment, which you can submit to your insurance provider if we’re unable to bill them directly.
Cancellation Policy Appointments missed or cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are billed at the regular rate.
You don’t need to know exactly what to say.
A first conversation is just that. No pressure, no expectations.