Services

Counselling services

Support for children, teens, young adults, adults and families.

A supportive, collaborative space to explore your concerns, recognize your strengths and work toward meaningful change, guided by your needs and goals.

Services at a glance

Who I work with: Children from age 4, teens, young adults, adults and families
Format: In person in Stittsville, or online across Ontario
Approaches: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
First step: Book a free 15-minute call

Fees and FAQ

Who I work with

Support at every stage

Children (age 4 and up)

Big feelings, worries, changes at home or school, and friendships that feel hard. As a former teacher, I know how much a tough day at school can weigh on a child.

Sessions are paced for each age, and parents stay involved in ways that help.

Teens

Pressure at school, friendships, worry, low mood, and working out who you are.

A space to talk openly, with a clear conversation at the start about privacy and how parents are involved.

Young adults

The move into adulthood brings new responsibilities, changing relationships, academic pressure and uncertainty about the future.

Counselling helps you identify strengths, manage stress and navigate change.

Adults

Work, relationships, family responsibilities and life transitions can feel overwhelming.

Counselling gives you space to understand the patterns affecting your well-being and find practical ways forward.

Parents and families

Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) supports parents and caregivers in helping their child through big emotions.

Family sessions are 50 minutes, in person or online.

Areas of support

What counselling can help with

Every plan is built around you and your goals.

Anxiety and stress: Understanding emotional responses and exploring coping strategies.
Depression and low mood: Exploring low mood and building support and coping strategies.
Emotional regulation: Building awareness of emotions and ways to respond to them.
Self-esteem and confidence: Recognizing strengths and a more balanced view of yourself.
Life transitions: Navigating change at school, work and in relationships.
Relationships and social challenges: Exploring communication, boundaries and connection.
Parenting support: Helping parents respond to a child’s big emotions, using EFFT.
Personal growth: Developing self-awareness and considering new perspectives.

A stack of workbooks for children and teens on anxiety, worry, anger and big feelings. — Workbooks and stories for children and teens

A stack of workbooks for adults on anxiety, self-esteem, stress and mindfulness. — Practical workbooks for adults

My approach

Built on trust, respect and understanding

Counselling works best when it is collaborative. I work alongside each client to understand their experience, set goals and choose strategies that fit.

Depending on your needs and goals, I draw on these approaches:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including mindfulness skills

You should feel heard and supported as you work toward meaningful change.

Formats

In person and online

Meet in person in a bright, dedicated counselling room in my home office in Stittsville. The exact address is shared once your session is booked.

Prefer to stay home? Online sessions are available anywhere in Ontario.

A white bookshelf in the counselling room with books, woven baskets, ceramic vases and greenery, beside a grey armchair.

Taking the first step

Not sure what to expect, or whether counselling is right for you or your child? A free 15-minute call is a low-pressure way to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.

Book a free 15-minute call

Prefer to talk? Call 613-577-2275

50-minute sessions · $170 individual · $200 family · No HST · Receipts for insurance