we Provide one on one counselling to individuals, couples, families, youth and children and offer a variety of therapeutic workshops and groups
The mission of our Counselling Services is to prevent personal and family breakdown, by enhancing the abilities of individuals, couples and families to constructively manage their daily living and enrich the quality of family life.
Consent for minors is required by both parents/guardian(s).
Fees for Regular Counselling Services are based on a sliding scale. No-one is refused services due to financial reasons. Self-referrals are welcome. Appropriate referrals to other agencies may be made to ensure all community members needs are met.
Accessing Counselling Services
An intake is required through our Information and Referral Program. It can be completed in-person or over the phone prior to counselling.
Single Session Counselling Services
Single Session Counselling provides one-to-one timely assistance and gives the skills community members need to address a life situation.
Single Session Counselling is free.
Single Session Counselling may lead to a referral into Regular Counselling for further sessions.
Regular Counselling Sessions
Regular Counselling provides up to seven one-to-one sessions to address situations such as:
Couples therapy, identity issues, trust issues, separation & divorce, grief & loss, trauma, stress, anxiety, self-harm and/or anger awareness.
We strive to have the same Counsellor for all sessions.
Child and Youth Counselling
Children and youth (10 – 17 years old) will receive support through Regular Counselling.
The first appointment is always with the parent(s) only.
Parental/guardian consent is required by both parents/guardian(s) prior to any sessions with a child or youth.
Mature Minor status will be explored upon request.
Support is provided for situations such as trauma experiences, parent - teen conflict, separation/divorce, blended family issues, self-harm, emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, conflict resolution, healthy relationship skills, bullying and exposure to family violence.