Below is a list of common topics our counsellors have expertise with. This list is not exhaustive—if you’re seeking counselling for a topic not listed, please fill out our General Inquiry Form and our intake coordinator will let you know if we have a counsellor who can support you, or will help link you with other service providers if necessary.

Alternately, to see which counsellors specialize in specific areas, please view Our Team and select your topic from the drop-down search menu.

ADDICTIONS AND SUBSTANCE USE

• Addictions (drug and/or alcohol)
• Gambling
• Internet addiction
• Video game addiction
• Sexual addiction

ABUSE AND TRAUMA

• Abuse (childhood abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse)
• Sexualized violence
• Trauma and PTSD
• Complex Trauma / C-PTSD
• Rehabilitation from trauma
• Domestic violence
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Colonization

Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Regulation

• Anxiety
• Climate anxiety
• Stress management
• Coping skills
• Emotional disturbances
• Emotional turmoil
• Anger management
• Chronic impulsivity
• Impulse control disorders
• Suicidal ideation

Depression and Mood Disorders

• Depression
• Mood disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Borderline personality disorder

Self-Image and Identity

• Body image issues
• Body positivity
• Authentic Self-Discovery: Unmasking Who You Truly Are
• Self-esteem issues
• Gender identity
• 2SLGBTQIA+ challenges
• Transgender transition issues

Relationships and Family Dynamics

• Family conflict
• Family dynamics
• Marital discord
• Relationship and marriage conflict
• Infidelity
• Divorce and separation
• Adoption
• Parenting issues (including child-rearing and education)
• Parenting children with special needs
• Parent-teen mediation
• Co-dependency
• Family of origin issues
• Peer relationships

Personality and Psychological Disorders

• Personality disorders (narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder)
• Dual diagnosis
• Dissociative disorders
• Psychosis
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

CHILD and Youth Mental Health

• Child Mental Health
• Youth mental health
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• School issues
• Peer relationships
• Parenting education
• Behaviour support services

Physical and Mental Well-being

• Chronic pain management
• Chronic illness management
• Exercise planning
• Maladaptive eating/disordered eating
• Meal planning
• Obesity
• Sleep issues or insomnia

Sexuality and Sexual Health

• Sexual behaviours
• Sex therapy
• Sexual abuse
• Sexuality (2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive)

Grief and Loss

• Grief
• Loss
• Bereavement

Personal Growth and Life Management

• Discovering purpose and meaning
• Life transitions
• Career guidance
• Life coaching
• Life management issues
• Meditation
• Spirituality (non-emergency spiritual issues)
• De-colonizing life and practice

Specialized Services

• First responders’ mental health
• Sports performance
• Non-ordinary experience integration (e.g., spiritual, extraordinary experiences)

Aging and Life Transitions Support

• Dementia diagnosis and support
• Coping with health changes and loss
• Transitioning into retirement
• Managing grief and bereavement
• Facing end-of-life issues
• Overcoming phobias, such as fear of death
• Building resilience in later life
• Addressing loneliness and isolation
• Navigating family and caregiver relationships
• Adapting to lifestyle changes and aging