Counselling & Psychotherapy
Support to understand yourself, work through challenges, and move forward—at your own pace
Support for life’s challenges, changes, and everything in between.
Life can be complicated. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with anxiety, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to work through it alone.
At Brookside Therapy & Assessments, we provide compassionate, evidence-informed counselling and psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults. Our clinicians work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, identify what matters most, and develop strategies that support meaningful change.
We offer in-person appointments in Burlington and St. Catharines, as well as virtual therapy across Ontario.
How Therapy Can Help
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. People seek counselling for many reasons, including:
Sometimes you may not know exactly what’s wrong. Therapy can provide space to explore what you’re experiencing and what might help.
Our Approach to Psychotherapy
Therapy should be collaborative, respectful, and tailored to you.
Our clinicians draw on a range of evidence-informed approaches depending on your needs, goals, and preferences. These may include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)-informed strategies, mindfulness-based approaches, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and other therapeutic frameworks.
We recognize that there is no single approach that works for everyone. Your clinician will work with you to develop an understanding of your concerns and identify ways of moving forward that feel meaningful and manageable.
Therapy for Different Stages of Life
Teens
A supportive space to explore emotions, friendships, family relationships, identity, school-related stress, and independence.
Children
Developmentally appropriate support to help children express feelings, build coping skills, and navigate challenges. Parent involvement may be part of therapy when appropriate.
Couples & Families
Support for communication, relationships, conflict, and navigating change together, where available.
Who We Help
We support people from a range of backgrounds, including first responders, First Nations people, and individuals seeking therapy following workplace injury or trauma, including through WSIB. Our team can help you find a clinician whose experience and approach fit your needs, circumstances, and preferences.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Care
We are committed to neurodiversity-affirming, 2SLGBTQI+-affirming, and anti-racist care. We respect each person’s identity, culture, and lived experience, and work collaboratively to understand your needs, recognize barriers, and support your goals.
What to Expect When You Begin
- Reach out. Contact our administrative team and tell us a little about what you’re looking for.
- Find a good fit. We’ll help you explore available clinicians based on your needs, preferences, and scheduling requirements.
- Meet your therapist. Your first appointment is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, goals, and what you’d like to gain from therapy.
- Move forward together. Therapy progresses at a pace and in a direction that reflects your goals and circumstances.
In-Person and Online Therapy
We provide in-person counselling and psychotherapy at our Burlington and St. Catharines offices, as well as secure virtual appointments for clients located throughout Ontario.
Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or accessing support from home, we can help you explore options that fit your life.
Find the Right Therapist for You
A positive therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of effective therapy.
Our team includes psychologists, psychological associates, registered psychotherapists, and other qualified mental health professionals. Clinicians bring different training, experiences, approaches, and areas of practice.
Our administrative team can help you identify clinicians who may be a good match for your concerns and preferences.
Ready to get started?
Taking the first step can feel difficult. We’re here to make it easier.
Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or would like help exploring your options, our team would be pleased to hear from you.
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