Sarnia, Peterborough and Remote Across Ontario
We are accepting new clients - Learn how to get started
OUR IN-PERSON & ONLINE THERAPY SERVICES
We offer free 15-minute consultations via phone or secure video online. Book a free consultation to learn how to get started or to ask questions. Book online of email office@healthcounselling.ca or text/phone (226) 349-7937.
Remote services via online video or telephone.
Individual counselling in-person
E-Therapy via SMS (subscription-based).
Child, family and couples counselling either remote or in-person.
Year-round, outdoor and in-nature sessions
COMING INTO OUR SARNIA OFFICE FOR IN-PERSON
When you sign up for one of our in-person services, you'll be visiting our Sarnia, Ontario office.
At our offices, we offer one-on-one therapy, child, family and couples counselling.
We've curated a safe and welcoming space for you to come, with a couple of friendly faces waiting for you.
WHEN SIGNING UP FOR VIDEO, PHONE OR SMS THERAPY, REMEMBER...
TAKE ONLINE THERAPY WHEREVER YOU GO
Online counselling through secure video is a growing way that therapy is offered. It allows you to log in from wherever you feel most comfortable and secure. If you are new to counselling, meeting online can be a positive first step to ease into the experience. Online counselling is also a safe option to consider during the current pandemic.
We offer three types: video, telephone and our E-therapy subscription via secure message.
VIDEO CHAT WITH US FROM HOME
Remote video therapy online is a great alternative for those who either aren't sure if they feel comfortable coming into see us personally, live a busy lifestyle, or live away from our main office.
Our online services are available with any one of our team members for anyone in Ontario.
GET COZY & LET'S CHAT ON THE PHONE
If you're not up for online video sessions just yet, we also offer our services through scheduled telephone calls. Book us for a sessions we'll give you a call and chat with you wherever you are. Your car, your couch, your comfort zone.
When booking telephone sessions, you should receive confirmation within 24 hours, however on weekend, it may be the following business day.
HOW TO BOOK A SESSION WITH US
New and returning patients that live in Ontario can book through the online client portal or by contacting the main office. When booking, select either telephone or online video counselling.
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FAQS ABOUT
E-THERAPY
HOW DOES SMS THERAPY BILLING WORK?
You can purchase a monthly subscription via our online shop. A credit card is required. Your subscription is automatically renewed every month.
HOW MUCH DOES
E-THERAPY via SMS COST?
A monthly subscription is $419 plus HST. Your first month is pro-rated, base on when you start your first subscription. This includes as much SMS messages to your therapist as you'd like, as well as, two 25-min sessions in-person or remotely.
WHAT PLATFORM IS IT ON?
We use a secure, HIPPA compliant app that's meant for health professionals.
WHEN CAN I SEND & RECEIVE MESSAGES?
You can send messages any time of day, whenever you wish. Your therapist will either message you back at an agreed-to time (synchronistic) or at varied times (a-synchronistic). You and your therapist can agree which method is best.
HOW LONG DOES IT
TAKE TO GET A REPLY?
If you have a timely or urgent message, you can contact your therapist to secure a time for your therapist to review and respond to your message.
Otherwise, you can expect to receive a reply within a few hours and at the latest, by the end of the business day, Monday to Friday. The frequency may also depend on the complexity and length of your messages.
HOW MUCH CAN I WRITE IN A MESSAGE?
You can write as much or as little as you'd like. A helpful guideline may be to consider how much you would message back and forth with a family member.