Mental Health Counselling in Guelph
What to Expect
OUR APPROACH
At Healing Path Counselling Services, we offer mental health counselling in Guelph. Our primary approach used is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which looks at challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviours and creating positive coping strategies. This evidence-based therapy is most useful for mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is also helpful for developing positive self-esteem, healthy relationships, managing stress or burn-out, and trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress through exposure. For school-aged children, this is modified to be primarily play-based.
Other modalities utilized that compliment CBT are somatic experiencing therapy, emotion-focused, strengths-based, solution-focused, systems, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness therapies. Additionally, Sabrina is trauma informed, is trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and works with First Responders.
Sabrina is a registered social worker and has been practicing for 20+ years having completed a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
We offer both in-person and virtual appointments by phone or video.
Individual Counselling and Therapy
This type of counselling focuses on your immediate or very near future concerns. It is based on a therapeutic relationship between you and the counsellor that enables trust and personal growth. This is accomplished through one-to-one discussions, hands-on activities, and tasks to complete. The goal of individual therapy is to help you understand and manage your struggles so that you can achieve healing.
During your initial intake session, a collaborative approach will be used to create an individualized plan.
Common goals for therapy can include:
- Managing symptoms of mental illness
- Preventing a relapse of mental illness symptoms
- Treating a mental illness when medications are not a good option
- Learning techniques for coping with stressful life situations
- Identifying ways to manage emotions
- Resolving relationship conflicts and learn better ways to communicate
- Coping with grief or loss
Overcoming emotional trauma - Dealing with a crisis and the aftermath
- Coping with a medical illness and/or terminal illness
- Managing chronic physical symptoms
- Helping a loved one cope and manage with any of the above
*Services can be accommodated both virtually and in-person
Our Services
Grief Counselling
Grief counselling services provide compassionate support for those navigating the challenging journey of grief and loss. I offer a safe space to express emotions, process pain, and find healing after the death of a loved one or other significant life changes. With personalized and empathetic guidance, I assist you in learning how to cope with grief and developing greater resilience. You don't have to face these challenges alone – let me help you navigate the path to peace and emotional well-being.
Trauma Counselling
Trauma counselling services offer compassionate, professional support for individuals coping with the aftermath of distressing events. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, process trauma, and rebuild resilience. Through evidence-based techniques, I empower clients to navigate the healing journey, addressing symptoms like anxiety and flashbacks. My goal is to facilitate emotional recovery and help clients regain control, and find hope. You don't have to face trauma alone; let me guide you toward healing and a brighter future.
Therapy for Adolescents & Children
This type of counselling focuses on guiding and helping your child or teenager in understanding and managing life challenges. Healthy child and adolescent development is critical in developing the skills to understand and navigate emotional and social challenges. This is accomplished through one-to-one discussions, homework and, sometimes, parent and child sessions. Please note that the age of consent is 12-years-old and parental involvement can be declined (although it is encouraged).
"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they're never weaknesses."
Brené Brown
Motivational Speaking and Workshops
These services are offered to any organization wanting to invest in their employees’ general well-being. If supporting mental health, positive mindset, productivity, team culture, leadership, and overall success are your goals – then let’s collaborate!
We will discuss your team’s specific struggles or areas of improvement and tailor a speaking event that works for you. This can range from 1-2 hours to a full-day and can be either motivational, educational or a combination! All supporting material from the engagement will be provided.
Our Fees
Fees for service are $170/50-minute counselling session (pro-rated accordingly dependent on amount of time booked). Many insurance companies offer some coverage for counselling with a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist. Please contact your insurance provider for confirmation of your coverage.
We do not offer direct billing and will instead issue a receipt once payment has been received to make your claim for reimbursement. Visa, Mastercard, and E-transfer are currently being accepted as forms of payment.
As of September 26, 2012 counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW) can be claimed as a medical expense when filing your income tax return.
*We require a minimum of 48 business hours’ notice should you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, otherwise you may be charged for the full session.
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