7:30 a.m.First light
Counselling in Westboro, Ottawa, and by video across Ontario
Room to talk,morning untilevening.
Registered Psychotherapists seeing adults and couples in Westboro and by video across Ontario. Book a 15-minute phone call first to see if we are a good fit.
Open until 8:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday
- Registered Psychotherapists with the CRPO
- Receipts for extended health plans
- Sessions in person or by video
- Evening sessions Monday to Thursday
9:00 a.m.Doors open
Two ways to meet, with the same therapist.
Come to our house in Westboro, or join by video from a quiet room at home. Many clients mix both, depending on the week and the weather.
In the office
Two sound-proofed session rooms and a separate waiting room, on a quiet side street. Tea and water are always out.
By video
A secure link that opens in your browser. Same fees, same receipts, no app to install.
10:30 a.m.Morning sessions
What we help with
Four kinds of sessions, each with its fee listed. The dial shows the length of a session on a one-hour face.
Individual therapy
Sessions for adults dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress or a major life change.
Couples therapy
Sessions for couples who want to communicate better, rebuild trust or decide on next steps together.
Grief and loss
Support after the death of someone close, a pregnancy loss or another loss that is hard to talk about.
Online therapy
Secure video sessions for adults and couples anywhere in Ontario.
12:00 p.m.Midday
How it starts
You never have to explain everything on the first call. Here is what happens, step by step, from the first call to regular sessions.
- 15 minutes, by phone
Book a short call
Pick a time online for a 15-minute phone call. Tell us a little about what brings you in, only as much as you want to share.
- 50 or 75 minutes
First session
You meet your therapist, talk about what you want from therapy and decide whether to continue.
- Weekly or every two weeks
Regular sessions
Most clients meet weekly or every two weeks. You can book, change or cancel online.
- Every few sessions
Check in together
Every few sessions, you and your therapist talk about what is helping and what to change.
2:00 p.m.Afternoon
Clear fees and receipts for your health plan
Each receipt shows your therapist's full name, title and CRPO registration number, the date and the fee. Most extended health plans ask for these details. Check your plan's coverage for psychotherapy before your first session.
- Individual session 50 min$165With a Registered Psychotherapist, in person or by video.
- Couples session 75 min$210Both partners, or one partner on their own during couples work.
- Individual session with Wren 50 min$125Wren is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and works under clinical supervision.
- First phone call 15 minFreeA short call to see if we are a good fit. There is no charge.
- Fees listed for every type of session
- No HST on psychotherapy services
- Sliding scale spots each month
- 24 hours' notice to cancel or change a session
What your receipt shows
We email a receipt after each session. It has the five details most extended health plans ask for.
- Your therapist's full nameAs it appears on the CRPO public register.
- Their titleRegistered Psychotherapist, or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
- Their registration numberYour plan uses it to check the therapist is registered.
- The date of the sessionOne receipt for each session, never a monthly total.
- The fee, with no HSTPsychotherapy is exempt from GST/HST.
3:30 p.m.Between sessions
About our practice
We do not ask clients for reviews or testimonials, and you will not find any on this site. Our college's advertising standard does not allow them, and every client should feel free to keep their therapy private.
Read the CRPO advertising standard. To learn how we work, read about our therapists and their training instead.
5:00 p.m.Late sun
Four therapists, one quiet house
Each therapist lists their training and the approaches they use. Ask for someone by name, or let us suggest a fit on your first call.
6:30 p.m.Dusk
Questions before you book
Anything else, ask on your first call or email us. We reply within one working day.
Is therapy covered by my health plan?
Many extended health plans cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist. Check your plan's yearly maximum and whether it covers psychotherapy before your first session.
Do you charge HST?
No. Psychotherapy services from Registered Psychotherapists are exempt from GST/HST.
What should I do if I am in crisis?
We cannot offer crisis support between sessions. Call or text 9-8-8 at any time. In Ottawa, you can also call the Distress Centre at 613-238-3311. If you are in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Can I have online sessions if I live outside Ottawa?
Yes, as long as you are in Ontario at the time of each session.
How do you protect my information?
Your file is kept in practice software that stores data in Canada, and only your therapist reads your notes. We share information only with your consent or when the law requires it, as Ontario's health privacy law sets out.