50+ Years combined clinical experience
Not years reading about systems — years working inside them. Child welfare, youth justice, health, education, employment. That lived knowledge comes directly into your sessions.
Therapy that helps you find your anchor
Finding your anchor. Grounded in care, rooted in you.
You're not alone in this.
The Ancrage counseling and psychotherapy practice offers compassionate, pragmatic support to individuals, couples, and families addressing everything from domestic violence and substance abuse to life transitions and mediation. Sessions are available in French and English, with a registered social worker who supports you at your own pace.
Therapy rooted in
your lived reality
Ancrage — French for "anchoring" — was built on a simple belief: that people deserve therapy which meets them exactly where they are.
We are a bilingual private practice co-founded by two Registered Social Workers with a combined 50+ years of clinical experience across child welfare, youth justice, health, and employment systems in Ontario. We bring that knowledge directly into the room with you — offering care that is direct, compassionate, and grounded in what is actually happening in your life.
Support for every experience
Explore our services below to find the approach that's right for you. Not sure where to start? A free 15-minute consultation is always the first step.
Individual counselling
One-on-one support for mental health, anxiety, depression, and personal growth — at your pace, without judgment.
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For those who have caused harm and are ready to take accountability and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Rebuilding connection and communication within families navigating conflict, change, or trauma — together.
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Compassionate, non-judgmental support for substance use and behavioural addictions.
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Navigating career change, separation, grief, or any major crossroads — with someone steady beside you.
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Certified mediation services helping individuals, couples, and families reach collaborative, lasting resolutions.
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What makes us
genuinely different
Not the same as every other practice. Here is what sets our work apart — and why our clients keep coming back.
Fully bilingual — english & french
Not just navigable — genuinely fluent. Brigitte works entirely in English and French. Francophone clients across Ontario can access care in their first language, in every session.
Both sides of partner violence
One of very few practices in Ontario working on both sides — trauma-informed survivor support, and responsible relationships counselling for those who have caused harm.
Virtual-first, truly accessible
Secure virtual sessions available across all of Ontario, plus in-person in Toronto. Sliding scale fees, a free first consult, and scheduling that works around your real life.
Direct, honest & grounded
We are not passive. We tell you what we see, we work with what is real, and we won't waste your time with approaches that aren't working. Honest therapy, every session.
Inclusive of every identity
2SLGBTQ+ affirming and actively anti-oppressive. We welcome clients of all races, ethnicities, ages, family structures, abilities, and backgrounds — without exception.
"We don't believe in ceilings. Many of the people we work with have been told to simply manage or live with it — and found that with the right support, real change is possible."
Three steps to getting started
Reach out
Send us a message using the contact form, or email us directly. Tell us a little about what's bringing you here — there are no wrong answers.
Free 15-min consult
We'll schedule a no-pressure consultation by phone or video — a chance to connect, ask questions, and see if it feels like the right fit.
Begin at your pace
If we're the right fit, we book your first session — virtual across Ontario or in-person in Toronto — at your pace, on your terms.
If you are in crisis
Ancrage Counselling is not a crisis service and cannot guarantee a same-day response. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are at risk of harm, please contact 9-1-1 immediately, or reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline by calling or texting 9-8-8 — available 24/7 across Canada in English and French.
Who We Serve
Whoever you are,
there's room here
Every practice at Ancrage is shaped around real people, not categories. Wherever you're starting from, there's a way in.
Book a Free Consultation 15 minutes, no obligation — just a conversation.
Individual Support
- Adults seeking counselling
- Mental health support
- Addiction recovery
- Life transitions
Relationships & Family
- Survivors of partner violence
- Responsible relationships counselling
- Couples
- Families
Access & Language
- Francophone clients
- Clients navigating Ontario systems
What our clients say about us
Real words from real people — shared with permission, with privacy protected.
Begin Your Journey
You don't have to find
your anchor alone
Whether you're ready to begin or simply curious about what therapy could look like for you — a free, no-pressure 15-minute conversation is always where it starts.
PHIPA Compliant
OCSWSSW Registered
Sliding Scale Available
Free 15-Min Consult