Psychotherapy and Counselling

Cancer Connection is  a safe space where you can connect, learn and share your stories with people with similar experiences with cancer.

We offer evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families affected by anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and other difficult life events. Our new location at 885 Jet Avenue has an open and peaceful feel in our big room. Our vision is to provide hope for change and freedom from the limitations endured by those who have experienced trauma or other significant events in their lives.

As a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice, I offer counselling sessions for anyone in Ontario.

Appointments provided on a fee for service basis, and some extended health insurance plans that cover Registered Psychotherapist, RP.

We treat a wide range of mental health and relationship issues with a team of highly trained clinicians ready to support your unique needs.

Historically, oak trees have been symbols of longevity, strength, stability, power, justice, and honesty. The phrase, "Great oaks from small acorns grow.", means that big growth can come from small beginnings.

The onyx stone has been symbolically associated with focus, willpower, and protection. Onyx is known, to not only motivate people to begin their journey, but also protect them on the journey towards their goals.

Oak & Onyx Counselling hopes to offer these very qualities to clients who are on a journey of their own.

Aura offers high-quality Counselling & Psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families in North Bay, Ontario.

I bring my background and experience in teaching, art and psychotherapy to my practice, offering children and adults a space to explore and express their thoughts and feelings- and to get creative in how to move forward.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (crpo.ca), Registered Canadian Art Therapist (canadianarttherapy.org), and Ontario Certified Teacher (oct.ca). 

Life can be difficult. Grief, stress, trauma and daily issues can wear us down and bring us to a place of disconnect, burnout, fatigue. The journey to health and healing can seem long and unclear but we don’t have to travel it alone. At Arukah Counselling, we would love to join you in that journey to a healthier you and support you with any issue that keeps you from living your best life.

Our aim is to empower you through change and teach you skills that bring more peace to your life. Bay Psychology is passionate about providing evidence-based psychological therapy, psychological services, consultation and training for individuals, professionals, and organizations. We integrate psychotherapy and mindfulness to guide you through challenging times.

At HeadWay Clinic, we understand that navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. That’s why our counseling services are designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or trauma, our compassionate therapists work collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies for growth and healing. With options for in-person or virtual sessions, we’re committed to making mental health care accessible and tailored to your needs. We offer individual therapy for adults, teens and children. We also offer couples and family therapy.

Our mission is to create a safe, compassionate space where individuals can explore, heal, and grow. Through empathetic listening, evidence-based techniques, and collaborative support, we empower our clients to overcome challenges, foster self-awareness, and cultivate resilience. We are committed to honoring each person’s unique journey, guiding them toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and authentic life. Together, we strive to make mental health care accessible, meaningful, and transformative for all.

At Psychotherapy Collective, our goal is to empower clients to be agents of meaningful change in their lives and we are dedicated to creating strong therapeutic relationships from which client’s experiences can be explored. We honour the diversity of client’s backgrounds, identities, and experiences through anti-oppressive, collaborative and strength-based therapy practices. Our team is committed to maintaining high standards of ethical and professional practice aligned with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

The Near North Palliative Care Network provides support for individuals and families facing the end-of-life journey. Their team offers in-home and hospital assistance, ensuring comfort and care during this difficult time. Additionally, they provide grief counseling for both adults and children, available before and after a loved one’s passing. All services are offered free of charge.

The Grief Recovery Method provides a structured approach to help individuals process feelings of regret, longing, or unresolved emotions tied to a lost relationship. It allows grievers to acknowledge what they wish had been different or better and to address unfulfilled dreams and expectations for a future that has now changed. This method helps people work through unfinished conversations and emotional burdens they feared would linger forever. Backed by research, it has been shown to be highly effective and is available in both group and individual settings.

The Powassan and Area Family Health Team Social and Mental Health Workers provide support for various concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and chronic disease management. They assess a patient’s psychosocial needs and recommend appropriate interventions, such as counseling, psychotherapy, stress and anxiety management, and connections to community resources. Their goal is to enhance emotional well-being and provide guidance for coping with life’s challenges. This is a service available to rostered patients of the FHT.

The death of someone we care about can be one of the most difficult experiences of life. Words seem inadequate to describe how painful the grief we feel can be. It is often much more challenging than we expect and than others seem to think.

These articles will help you understand something about the grief and how we can help ourselves and others through the difficult process.

These articles were written by Dr Bill Webster, our Director of Grief Education, and are part of a comprehensive library available on our Grief Journey web portal. Dr Bill is the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for the Grief Journey. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toronto in 1990, and has been awarded the prestigious Fellow in Thanatology by the Association of Death Education and Counselling (ADEC).

This group is designed for individuals struggling with anxiety (MBSR-ANX). Based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, it is led by Phil Hobbs, MSW, RSW, who is certified in Mindfulness Group Work by the University of Toronto. Using a psycho-educational group model (with up to 12 participants), the program empowers individuals to develop a self-directed mindfulness practice that promotes improved health and well-being.

The Mindfulness Ambassador Program is an interactive program that teaches what mindfulness is, why it matters, and how to practice it. Mindfulness helps us slow down and become aware of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. The program builds skills to manage stress, anxiety, sadness, and improve communication. It is a valuable self-care tool for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones.

Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM™) is a program developed in Toronto, Canada by Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix, a physician and University of Toronto Associate Professor, who has worked as a chronic pain consultant for many years at University of Toronto pain clinics, including at St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto. She also ran it from telemedicine locations, initially from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre into other health facilities throughout Ontario via the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN). The MBCPM™ program, both onsite and online, has helped thousands of chronic pain sufferers since 2002.

Horse Ability offers Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) -  structured, facilitator-led sessions working with horses that utilize innovative techniques in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, coaching, and other personal growth interventions. 

EAAT is steadily growing as a validated and recognized approach to overcoming mental health challenges such as trauma, abuse, post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI’s), occupational stress injuries (OSI’s), depression,  grief and anxiety. These activities are also beneficial for social-emotional learning and life skills development.