Individual Therapy
A safe, confidential space to focus on you and what matters most.
We provide individual therapy in Carleton Place for adults seeking support with mental health concerns, emotional well-being, and personal development. Sessions are collaborative, client-centred, and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with care tailored to your unique experiences, goals, and pace.
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy offers a dedicated one-on-one space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a trained therapist who is focused entirely on you.
Through individual counselling, you can gain insight into patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. Therapy may be short-term or longer-term, depending on your needs and goals.
Who is individual therapy for?
Individual therapy can be helpful at many different stages of life. You may benefit from individual counselling if you are:
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted
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Experiencing anxiety, stress, or low mood
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Navigating life transitions, identity changes, or major decisions
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Struggling with relationships, boundaries, or self-esteem
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Processing past experiences or trauma
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Seeking personal growth, clarity, or emotional support
You do not need to be in crisis to begin therapy. Many clients seek support simply because they want things to feel more manageable or aligned.
Our approach to individual therapy
Our therapists work from a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach. We believe therapy is most effective when you feel safe, supported, and respected.
Depending on your needs and the therapist you work with, individual therapy may draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Mindfulness-based approaches
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Attachment-based and relational approaches
There is also the option of incorporating creative or art-based approaches when both the client and therapist feel this would be beneficial.
What to expect
Intake and Assessment
Individual therapy begins with an initial intake and assessment session. This first appointment provides an opportunity to discuss your current concerns, symptoms, personal history, and relevant aspects of your family, work, or life environment.
It also allows time to get to know your therapist, assess whether the fit feels right, and collaboratively establish goals for therapy moving forward.
Follow-Up Therapy Sessions
Ongoing sessions take place either virtually or in person and focus on talk therapy centred around exploring core issues, building insight, and developing practical strategies to support change.
Each session is tailored to your unique therapeutic needs, which means sessions may look different from one client to the next—or even from one session to the next.
In-person & virtual options
Individual therapy is offered in person, by video, or by phone, allowing flexibility in how you access care. Virtual sessions are easy to set up and can be accessed from anywhere.
All video sessions are held on a secure online platform designed to protect your privacy. In-person sessions are offered in our private office in Carleton Place, providing a confidential and supportive environment for therapy.
Getting started with individual therapy in Carleton Place
Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. We take care to support you in finding a clinician whose experience and approach align with your needs.
If you are considering seeking therapy for yourself, we invite you to reach out with questions or book an initial appointment. Taking the first step can feel big—but you do not have to take it alone.