Therapists in Orleans, ON
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“New RCMP clients now welcome!” New bookings available for the month of September 2024 onwards. Have you experienced extreme life events that have changed the way you feel and react? Do you find it hard to trust others and feel the need to isolate from your loved ones? Do you feel more on edge? Life can be challenging at times but you don’t have to struggle alone. I offer a warm and compassionate environment laced with psychological interventions to improve symptoms related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health-related difficulties so that you can start living your life instead of surviving it.
“New RCMP clients now welcome!” New bookings available for the month of September 2024 onwards. Have you experienced extreme life events that have changed the way you feel and react? Do you find it hard to trust others and feel the need to isolate from your loved ones? Do you feel more on edge? Life can be challenging at times but you don’t have to struggle alone. I offer a warm and compassionate environment laced with psychological interventions to improve symptoms related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health-related difficulties so that you can start living your life instead of surviving it.
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Brown Counselling - Alannah Radburn
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment. I want to help you feel heard, understood, and validated. I work from a client-centered lens, which means I believe that you are the expert of your own experiences. I am here to help guide conversation that will aid you in finding clarity, direction, hope or simply to bear witness to your pain and lighten the load.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment. I want to help you feel heard, understood, and validated. I work from a client-centered lens, which means I believe that you are the expert of your own experiences. I am here to help guide conversation that will aid you in finding clarity, direction, hope or simply to bear witness to your pain and lighten the load.
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Brown Counselling - Julie Aalders
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. I consider my primary role as a therapist to be the creation of an accepting and nurturing environment for my clients—a space for you to freely express your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears, without judgment. Embracing a spirit of collaboration, I strive to work with you in determining personalized strategies for promoting understanding, healing, and growth in this stage of your journey.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. I consider my primary role as a therapist to be the creation of an accepting and nurturing environment for my clients—a space for you to freely express your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears, without judgment. Embracing a spirit of collaboration, I strive to work with you in determining personalized strategies for promoting understanding, healing, and growth in this stage of your journey.
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Guy Doucet
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BA PSYC, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Tired of communication roadblocks, your partner not listening to you.... time spent arguing rather than getting along? Family issues? Personal problems that are weighing you down? I help people get the most out of their relationship and guide them in tackling difficult issues and decisions. Experienced therapist with 30 + years of counselling experience, specializing in relationship counselling. I have offered Marriage Breakthrough Workshops, Weekend Couples Retreats and have helped thousands of couples improve their relationship. Gottman Relationship Checkup certified & 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader.
Tired of communication roadblocks, your partner not listening to you.... time spent arguing rather than getting along? Family issues? Personal problems that are weighing you down? I help people get the most out of their relationship and guide them in tackling difficult issues and decisions. Experienced therapist with 30 + years of counselling experience, specializing in relationship counselling. I have offered Marriage Breakthrough Workshops, Weekend Couples Retreats and have helped thousands of couples improve their relationship. Gottman Relationship Checkup certified & 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader.
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John-Paul Austring
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, RSW, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1E
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, strength-based, compassionate, and also informed by social-science. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have over 10 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well, my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All fees are tax exempt with my RSW.
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, strength-based, compassionate, and also informed by social-science. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have over 10 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well, my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All fees are tax exempt with my RSW.
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Brown Counselling - Sarah Whelan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. Reaching out can be so difficult, and I believe that we all deserve a safe and non-judgemental space to access support. I understand that each person comes to therapy with their own story and their own life experiences. Central to my practice are the values of connection, empathy, trust, and unconditional positive regard for clients.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. Reaching out can be so difficult, and I believe that we all deserve a safe and non-judgemental space to access support. I understand that each person comes to therapy with their own story and their own life experiences. Central to my practice are the values of connection, empathy, trust, and unconditional positive regard for clients.
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My goal is to help you ease your distress and transform your life so that you can feel empowered and gain peace of mind, through acceptance and self-development. Through therapy you may find the clarity and strength you need to overcome your struggles and experience growth. It is important to get to know who YOU are as a person, gain insight on suppressed issues through self-expression and emotional release, to finally reach a point of stability and peace. I welcome individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds and walks of life.
My goal is to help you ease your distress and transform your life so that you can feel empowered and gain peace of mind, through acceptance and self-development. Through therapy you may find the clarity and strength you need to overcome your struggles and experience growth. It is important to get to know who YOU are as a person, gain insight on suppressed issues through self-expression and emotional release, to finally reach a point of stability and peace. I welcome individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds and walks of life.
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Tina Brunet
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RSW, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1W
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS. Support and compassion. This is what the human person needs. Someone in our corner to help us and give us the care we deserve. ANXIETY, ABUSE, ADDICTION can be especially devastating and make us feel sick and scared. It may be that you are dealing with overwhelming stress with work, relationships, life, loss. It may be that you are dealing with terrible pain from past physical, sexual, emotional or relational injuries. Any of these can bring us to our knees. I know, I've been there. And now, I want to be there for you. I want to help you process your TRAUMA so you can gain peace and stability.
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS. Support and compassion. This is what the human person needs. Someone in our corner to help us and give us the care we deserve. ANXIETY, ABUSE, ADDICTION can be especially devastating and make us feel sick and scared. It may be that you are dealing with overwhelming stress with work, relationships, life, loss. It may be that you are dealing with terrible pain from past physical, sexual, emotional or relational injuries. Any of these can bring us to our knees. I know, I've been there. And now, I want to be there for you. I want to help you process your TRAUMA so you can gain peace and stability.
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Brown Counselling - Amélia Morin Lamontagne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to express themselves in a non-judgemental environment, through empathetic listening and a client-centered approach. Together, we will collaboratively establish goals for your therapy. Afterwards, I can help you recognize your strengths, navigate challenges, develop healthy coping skills, and interrupt unhelpful patterns.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to express themselves in a non-judgemental environment, through empathetic listening and a client-centered approach. Together, we will collaboratively establish goals for your therapy. Afterwards, I can help you recognize your strengths, navigate challenges, develop healthy coping skills, and interrupt unhelpful patterns.
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Sandy Ghobrial
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Orleans, ON K1W (Online Only)
Struggling with relationships, anxiety, anger, coping skills, self-esteem, or low mood? Start with a deep connection to yourself. Genuine connections arise from self-awareness and acceptance. Reflect on your impact on relationships—friends, colleagues, family. Discover how to connect authentically by addressing suppressed emotions, burnout, overwhelm, and vulnerabilities. Understanding and embracing oneself is essential for nurturing meaningful relationships beyond attributing conflicts solely to partners.
Struggling with relationships, anxiety, anger, coping skills, self-esteem, or low mood? Start with a deep connection to yourself. Genuine connections arise from self-awareness and acceptance. Reflect on your impact on relationships—friends, colleagues, family. Discover how to connect authentically by addressing suppressed emotions, burnout, overwhelm, and vulnerabilities. Understanding and embracing oneself is essential for nurturing meaningful relationships beyond attributing conflicts solely to partners.
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Joanne Nyland
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1E
Waitlist for new clients
I bring over 25 years of clinical experience to the therapy process. I am passionate about working alongside you and creating an environment where you feel accepted and can work at a pace that is manageable for you. I work from a strength based perspective bringing compassion and curiosity to the process as we figure out together your path to healing or personal growth. I have also supervised many interns in training as well as therapists as they seek to grow as clinicians. I have worked in the non-profit sector for most of my career and now I am concentrating on private practice.
I bring over 25 years of clinical experience to the therapy process. I am passionate about working alongside you and creating an environment where you feel accepted and can work at a pace that is manageable for you. I work from a strength based perspective bringing compassion and curiosity to the process as we figure out together your path to healing or personal growth. I have also supervised many interns in training as well as therapists as they seek to grow as clinicians. I have worked in the non-profit sector for most of my career and now I am concentrating on private practice.
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Centrum Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1E (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Struggling with negative emotions or unwanted behaviours? Help is on the horizon. Located in East Ottawa, Centrum Counselling and Psychotherapy provides professionally licensed therapy services to individuals 18 and up.
Struggling with negative emotions or unwanted behaviours? Help is on the horizon. Located in East Ottawa, Centrum Counselling and Psychotherapy provides professionally licensed therapy services to individuals 18 and up.
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Pamela Green
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Orleans, ON K1W (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
There are many reasons people seek out a therapist. If you don’t know what to expect it can feel nerve-wracking or even scary. I have extensive experience working with youth experiencing anxiety, stress, past trauma, and difficult life transitions. My hope is that you find a safe, supportive and comfortable environment at Therapy Club. I am passionate about finding what works for you, and empowering you every step of the way.
There are many reasons people seek out a therapist. If you don’t know what to expect it can feel nerve-wracking or even scary. I have extensive experience working with youth experiencing anxiety, stress, past trauma, and difficult life transitions. My hope is that you find a safe, supportive and comfortable environment at Therapy Club. I am passionate about finding what works for you, and empowering you every step of the way.
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Brown Counselling - Jaime Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools and support to help you navigate through life's ups and downs. I hold a Master in Education degree, with a concentration in Counselling, and specialize in the treatment of teenagers and adults. I work with individuals experiencing depression, stress, relationship issues, family related issues, and work related issues, as well as individuals experiencing crisis, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools and support to help you navigate through life's ups and downs. I hold a Master in Education degree, with a concentration in Counselling, and specialize in the treatment of teenagers and adults. I work with individuals experiencing depression, stress, relationship issues, family related issues, and work related issues, as well as individuals experiencing crisis, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
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Mélanie Lacombe | Anxiety | Depression | Orleans
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K4A
Is your child or teen experiencing anxiety, depression, or big emotions? Does frequent worry seem to get in the way of daily activities? Are you feeling stuck in helping them navigate the stresses of life? I’m here to help. I bring over 13 years of clinical experience to the therapy process. I work in French & English with kids, teens and young adults to help them gain coping skills to manage their anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger and stress. With additional specialities in ADHD, Trauma & Peer relationship's, I am dedicated to guiding your child on their journey to emotional well-being ensuring they no longer feel held back.
Is your child or teen experiencing anxiety, depression, or big emotions? Does frequent worry seem to get in the way of daily activities? Are you feeling stuck in helping them navigate the stresses of life? I’m here to help. I bring over 13 years of clinical experience to the therapy process. I work in French & English with kids, teens and young adults to help them gain coping skills to manage their anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger and stress. With additional specialities in ADHD, Trauma & Peer relationship's, I am dedicated to guiding your child on their journey to emotional well-being ensuring they no longer feel held back.
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Claudine Smith
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Orleans, ON K4A
Waitlist for new clients
Claudine has been working with children and families for over a decade in many different roles, as a child protection worker, an advocate for new nursing moms, a crisis management worker with teenagers and their families as well as a parenting support counselor. Claudine mostly tends to draw from the person-centered approach when in a therapeutic relationship with clients. This means that she makes consistent efforts to meet each client "where they are" and to serve as a catalyst to each individual who is progressing through their unique process of self-discovery and self-identification.
Claudine has been working with children and families for over a decade in many different roles, as a child protection worker, an advocate for new nursing moms, a crisis management worker with teenagers and their families as well as a parenting support counselor. Claudine mostly tends to draw from the person-centered approach when in a therapeutic relationship with clients. This means that she makes consistent efforts to meet each client "where they are" and to serve as a catalyst to each individual who is progressing through their unique process of self-discovery and self-identification.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Are you trying to find a way to cope with a mental health issue like depression or anxiety? Are you struggling at work, in your relationships or in your personal life? If so, counselling therapy might be an appropriate next step. A trusted therapist can help you regain a sense of confidence and cultivate a better quality of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Are you trying to find a way to cope with a mental health issue like depression or anxiety? Are you struggling at work, in your relationships or in your personal life? If so, counselling therapy might be an appropriate next step. A trusted therapist can help you regain a sense of confidence and cultivate a better quality of life.
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I aim to support couples and individuals struggling with life transitions, relationships and decision making, to provide empowerment and coping skills.
I aim to support couples and individuals struggling with life transitions, relationships and decision making, to provide empowerment and coping skills.
The OPS Centre is dedicated to offer psychological services tailored to your needs. We provide assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents and adults.
The OPS Centre is dedicated to offer psychological services tailored to your needs. We provide assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents and adults.
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I have been a registered social worker since 2000, specializing in offering expert care to children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a variety of challenging life circumstances and mood concerns. I have extensive experience in working with people in crisis, following abuse or trauma, and with those who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness.
I have been a registered social worker since 2000, specializing in offering expert care to children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a variety of challenging life circumstances and mood concerns. I have extensive experience in working with people in crisis, following abuse or trauma, and with those who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness.
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Number of Counsellors in Orleans, ON
100+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in Orleans, ON who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
90% | Self Esteem |
83% | Stress |
82% | Coping Skills |
80% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | SunLife |
60% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
48% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Orleans, ON see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Orleans?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.