Adult counselling
Adult Counselling in Stittsville & Online Across Ontario
You spend a lot of time taking care of everything and everyone else. It’s okay to make space for yourself, too.
I’m Emily Corkery, a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #006695) and former teacher. I see children from age 4, teens, young adults, adults and families in person in Stittsville (Ottawa) and online anywhere in Ontario, and I’m accepting new clients. The first step is a free 15-minute call.
Life can be overwhelming. Between work, relationships, family responsibilities and everyday expectations, it can sometimes feel like there’s very little time or energy left for yourself.
Maybe you’re experiencing constant worry, feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or struggling with changes in your life. Perhaps you’re finding it difficult to manage your emotions, feeling disconnected from yourself or wondering how things got so difficult.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out for support.
At Collaborative Counselling, I offer a warm, collaborative space where adults can explore their experiences, better understand themselves and develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
When might you benefit from counselling?
People seek counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes there’s a specific event or challenge that brings someone to therapy. Other times, it’s a feeling that things have become harder to manage and something needs to change.
You might benefit from counselling if you’re experiencing:
- Anxiety and excessive worry: Feeling constantly on edge, overthinking, anticipating the worst or struggling to switch off your thoughts. More about anxiety
- Stress and overwhelm: Feeling stretched by work, relationships, family responsibilities or everyday demands.
- Low mood: Feeling sad, unmotivated, disconnected or finding it difficult to enjoy things. More about low mood
- Self-esteem and confidence: Self-doubt, comparing yourself to others, perfectionism or being hard on yourself. More about self-esteem
- Big emotions: Reacting more strongly than you’d like, bottling things up or feeling emotionally exhausted. More about emotional regulation
- Relationships: Communication, conflict, boundaries or feeling disconnected from the people around you.
- Life transitions: A new job, a move, becoming a parent, the end of a relationship or another change that has shifted things.
- Personal growth: Wanting to understand yourself better, even if nothing is wrong exactly.
How counselling can help
Counselling offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing and explore what might help.
Together, we can work toward:
- Understanding the patterns in your thoughts, feelings and reactions.
- Developing practical coping strategies for stress, worry and difficult emotions.
- Building self-compassion and a more balanced view of yourself.
- Communicating your needs and setting boundaries.
- Finding steadier ground during times of change.
- Reconnecting with the people, activities and values that matter to you.
Progress doesn’t have to happen all at once. We’ll work at a pace that feels manageable.
My approach
I draw on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including mindfulness skills. We work collaboratively: you bring your experience, and together we identify goals that feel meaningful to you and strategies that fit your life.
You don’t need to arrive with clear goals or know exactly what to say. We can begin with what’s feeling most difficult right now.
What to expect
Our first step is a free 15-minute call, where you can ask questions, share a little about what brings you to counselling and see whether we’re a good fit.
Sessions are 50 minutes, in person in my Stittsville counselling space or online anywhere in Ontario.
Sessions, fees and scope
Sessions are 50 minutes: $170 for individual sessions and $200 for family sessions. No HST, and I provide receipts for insurance. See Fees and the FAQ for details.
Counselling with me focuses on emotional and everyday mental health concerns. I don’t provide diagnoses or formal assessments; if another kind of support would serve you better, I’ll help you think about where to turn.
Common questions
Do I need a referral to start counselling?
No referral is needed. Some insurance plans ask for a doctor’s referral before they reimburse, so check your plan.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Online sessions are available anywhere in Ontario.
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
That’s common. We can start with what feels most difficult right now and figure out goals together.
Related support
Let’s take the first step
You don’t have to keep carrying everything on your own. Let’s start with a conversation. A free 15-minute call is an easy way to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.
Book a free 15-minute callPrefer to talk? Call 613-577-2275
50-minute sessions · $170 individual · $200 family · No HST · Receipts for insurance