Trusted Virtual Counselling in Ontario
Helping You Overcome Anxiety, PTSD, & OCD. With personalized counselling, you can Find Your Path to Peace and Wellness.
Helping Ontario Residents Feel Better with Virtual Counselling.
Are you Looking for effective virtual counselling in Ontario? Need some help setting goals? Practicing mindfulness? Setting boundaries with someone?
Meet our Virtual Therapists in Ontario
What Can Counselling Help with?
OCD
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Depression
Phobias (e.g. driving phobia, emetophobia, etc.)
Anxiety and stress
Grief & loss
Post-partum depression, anxiety or OCD
Men’s issues
Needing someone to talk to
Setting boundaries
Book a Free Consultation! We Can Help!
We offer virtual supportive counselling. It can be a good option for people who aren’t interested in the structure of psychotherapy or CBT. They just want somebody to talk to. For example, maybe you are having a mid-life crisis or a divorce. You want someone to talk to who isn't a friend or family member.
Book a free consultation by clicking the button. Our Clinical Directors will meet with you and match you with a therapist based on your mental health symptoms.
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a form of talk therapy that has been very well-researched by experts. It will help you to feel better by helping you to look at your thinking and behaviours.
How Does CBT Work? (Source: Psych Hub)
CBT has proven to be effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, including:
Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Social anxiety
Phobias and fears (emetophobia/vomiting, animals and insects, blood and needles, claustrophobia, etc.)
Panic attacks or panic disorder
Insomnia and sleep disturbances
Health Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or trauma (complex trauma)
Virtual counselling means that you will meet by video (online) or by telephone with a therapist registered in Ontario.
How Many Counselling Sessions Will I Need?
On average, clients start to feel better after 6-8 weekly virtual counselling sessions. Some need up to 12 sessions. If you struggle with depression, seeing a therapist twice per week can often help you feel better faster.
Some people have had mental health concerns for a long time. They may need long-term virtual counselling. This can include work on core beliefs.
Through core belief work, you can examine negative beliefs. They may be about yourself, others, and the world around you. This work may take up to 20+ virtual counselling sessions. But, you can always discuss how often to meet with your therapist. So, if you're ready to take the first step to a healthier mind, consider virtual counselling today. You can book a free consultation by clicking on the black tab below.
Online Treatment Components
Assessment: a therapist will meet with you to better understand who you are and what you are looking for. This will start with a free 15-minute consultation.
Psychoeducation involves a therapist teaching you about your symptoms. They will also teach you how to get better.
Cognitive or Thinking skills: the therapist will teach you how to analyze your thinking. For example, is my thinking helpful and is there another way of looking at this situation?
Changing Behaviours: This can include many things. It includes tests of your thoughts, facing fears, and doing valued activities. For example, behavioural activation for depression.
The purpose of relapse prevention is to get you ready for the end of treatment. It's also to start reducing your counselling sessions. Your therapist will help you start being more independent. Maybe, they will help you schedule self-therapy sessions.
Optional Treatment Components in Virtual Counselling
Mindfulness
Relaxation Skills
Problem-Solving
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills (e.g. mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and radical acceptance)
Social Skills Training
Important Things to Know About Our Counselling:
Virtual counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) are available in English and Farsi.
You can choose to work with a Social Worker, Psychologist, or Psychotherapist. You can also work with a Nurse therapist for your virtual therapy.
You can also choose a male or female psychotherapist.
We provide virtual (telephone and video) appointments to people across Ontario.
Our therapists are based out of Midland, Barrie, and Ottawa - Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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No, OHIP does not cover private counselling or psychotherapy. But, OHIP does cover psychotherapy by a psychiatrist. Wait lists can be very long to see a psychiatrist in Ontario for therapy. You can find some counselling programs covered by OHIP. The Government of Ontario lists free mental health services on their website.
Many employers cover psychological services under benefits. Check online or give them a call.
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Yes, virtual counselling can be very effective. Studies have shown that it is as effective as in-person counselling. It's a good option if you can't travel to see a counsellor or if you feel more comfortable talking from home.
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The cost of counselling in Ontario can vary. On average, it can cost between $100 to $250 per hour. Some counsellors offer sliding scale fees based on your income. Some workplaces or insurance plans cover part of the cost.
Discover our fees at Virtual CBT.
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No, you don't need a referral to see a psychologist in Ontario. You can contact a psychologist directly to book an appointment.
Meet our Online Psychologists. Book a free consultation to get started today.
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How often you go to therapy depends on your needs. For Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), it's best to go weekly to make the most progress. For supportive counselling, you can go as often as you want or need. This can be weekly, bi-weekly, or when you feel you need to talk to someone.