Services | Heartsease Therapy

Our Services

At Heartsease Therapy, we offer individual therapy, relationship/couples therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Select services are provided by Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs) and Registered Social Workers (RSWs). Our compassionate team is here to support you through life's challenges with evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.

Individual Counselling

There are times in life when the strategies that once helped you cope no longer feel sufficient. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by grief, questioning your relationships, carrying the effects of trauma, navigating ADHD or neurodivergence, or simply sensing that something no longer feels sustainable. Whatever has brought you here, you do not have to face it alone.

Individual counselling offers a confidential, compassionate, and collaborative space to pause, reflect, and understand yourself more deeply. Therapy is not about being "fixed." Rather, it is an opportunity to cultivate greater self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change that aligns with the life you hope to live.

At Heartsease Therapy, we recognize that every person's story is unique. Rather than following a predetermined formula, we thoughtfully tailor therapy to your individual experiences, strengths, relationships, values, culture, and goals. Together, we will explore not only the challenges that bring you to therapy, but also the patterns, beliefs, emotions, and experiences that continue to influence your life today.

Depending on your needs, therapy may draw from a variety of evidence-informed approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based interventions, and other approaches that best support your goals.

Individual counselling may help you navigate:

Anxiety, stress, and burnout
Trauma, abuse, and difficult life experiences
Depression and emotional regulation
ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence
Self-esteem, identity, and self-worth
Attachment, codependency, and relationship patterns
Grief, loss, and significant life transitions
Communication, boundaries, and conflict
Addiction and unhealthy coping strategies
Cultural identity, belonging, and adjustment
Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-criticism
Personal growth, meaning, and resilience

Whether you are seeking support during a difficult season or hoping to better understand yourself and your relationships, our goal is to provide a therapeutic experience that is thoughtful, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs.

Legal caregiver consent is required for all clients under 18 years of age.

Relationship Counselling

Healthy relationships are not defined by the absence of conflict, but by the ability to navigate life's challenges with openness, understanding, and mutual respect. Even strong relationships encounter seasons of disconnection, miscommunication, resentment, grief, and change. Seeking support is not a sign that a relationship has failed; rather, it reflects a willingness to invest in its future.

Relationship counselling provides a respectful, confidential, and balanced space where each person's perspective is heard and valued. Together, we work to understand the relational patterns that contribute to conflict, strengthen emotional connection, and develop healthier ways of communicating, repairing, and growing together.

Rather than assigning blame, we approach relationships with curiosity and compassion. We recognize that every couple brings a unique history, set of values, cultural context, and life experiences into therapy. Our role is to help you better understand one another while supporting meaningful and lasting change.

Sessions may incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method principles, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and other evidence-informed approaches based on your relationship's unique needs and goals.

Relationship counselling may support concerns including:

Communication difficulties
Emotional disconnection
Conflict and recurring arguments
Trust and rebuilding after betrayal
Infidelity and relationship repair
Attachment patterns and emotional intimacy
Parenting and co-parenting
Blended family dynamics
Financial stress and differing values
Cultural, religious, and family influences
Marriage preparation and long-term relationship growth
Separation, discernment, and respectful transitions
Sexual intimacy and emotional closeness
Boundaries, expectations, and shared decision-making

We welcome couples and relationships of all identities, backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Whether your goal is to strengthen your connection, navigate a significant transition, or better understand one another, we are committed to providing care that is compassionate, thoughtful, and tailored to your relationship.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

(EMDR) Therapy

Some experiences leave a lasting imprint long after they have ended. You may understand logically that you are safe, yet your mind, body, or emotions continue to respond as though the danger is still present. EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help the brain process and integrate distressing experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR does not require you to repeatedly recount every detail of a painful memory. Instead, your therapist will guide you through a structured process using bilateral stimulation - such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds - to help your brain reprocess experiences that may have become "stuck." As these memories are processed, many people notice that the emotional distress, physical sensations, and negative beliefs associated with them begin to lessen.

EMDR has been extensively researched and is recognized internationally as an effective treatment for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It may also be helpful for concerns such as anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, grief, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, distressing life experiences, and other difficulties that are connected to unresolved or overwhelming events.

Before beginning trauma processing, we work together to ensure you feel emotionally prepared and have the skills and resources needed to navigate the process safely. Therapy progresses at a pace that respects your readiness, comfort, and individual needs.

EMDR may be appropriate if you are experiencing:

Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Childhood trauma or adverse experiences
Anxiety and panic
Distressing memories that continue to affect daily life
Negative self-beliefs and shame
Grief and complicated loss
Phobias and specific fears
Performance anxiety
Emotional distress following significant life events

Our goal is not to erase your memories, but to help you remember them without continuing to relive them. As healing occurs, many clients experience greater emotional freedom, improved self-understanding, healthier relationships, and an increased sense of safety and confidence in their daily lives.

For more information, check out the EMDR International Association website: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/.

YES, WE DIRECT BILL!

If you have an extended benefits plan, we can direct bill to your insurance provider!

We've made this process simple: After booking a session with one of our therapists, you'll receive an e-mail link to complete an intake agreement, where you can enter your insurance details, and voila - you're all set!

Please note that it is still the responsibility of the client to check with their insurance provider about their coverage and to pay any amounts not covered by their insurance plan.