Ancrage Counselling & Psychotherapy

Individual Sessions

You don't have to carry
this alone anymore

Individual counselling gives you a private, consistent space to understand what you're experiencing, build new tools, and move forward — at your own pace, with a practitioner who has seen real complexity.

Virtual across Ontario In-person Toronto EN & FR Sliding scale
A warm, professional individual counselling session
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A warm and grounded individual therapy space

What is individual
counselling?

Individual counselling is a confidential, one-on-one relationship between you and a registered social worker. Over time, it becomes a space where you can think clearly, feel heard, and begin to shift patterns that have kept you stuck — without judgment, at your own pace.

You are the whole focus Every session is built around your experience — your history, your goals, your pace. Nothing is scripted or generic.
Fully confidential Protected under PHIPA and PIPEDA from your very first conversation — what you share stays between us.
Evidence-informed & direct We use trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches — and we tell you honestly when something isn't working.
Book a free 15-minute consultation
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A process built around
your reality

No intake forms that feel clinical. No scripted first sessions. We start by actually listening — and go from there.

Free 15-minute call

We start with a no-obligation call to answer your questions and make sure we're the right fit — before you commit to anything.

We listen first

Your first sessions are about understanding your full picture — your history, your circumstances, and what you actually want from this.

We work together

Using evidence-informed approaches tailored to you — not a generic program. We adjust as you change, and we're honest when something isn't working.

You move forward

As the work takes hold, patterns shift. You develop clearer footing, new tools, and a stronger sense of what you're anchored to.

"We don't believe in ceilings. Many of our clients were told to simply manage it — and found that with the right support, real, lasting change is possible."

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Not just talking — creating change

We are not passive listeners. Our approach is direct, evidence-informed, and tailored to you — not a standard protocol applied to everyone. We integrate several methods depending on what your situation actually calls for.

Trauma-informed care

We understand how past experiences shape present patterns. Every session is designed with that knowledge — paced by you, never pushed.

Motivational interviewing

We help you find your own reasons to change — not impose ours. This creates lasting motivation that comes from inside, not from obligation.

Narrative therapy

We help you re-author the story you've been telling yourself — separating the person from the problem and finding a new perspective.

Practical & real-world

Our work is grounded in what is actually happening in your life — not abstract theory. We work with real circumstances and practical goals.

You don't have to spend your life managing. Real change is possible — and we'll be direct with you about what it takes.
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A person in a quiet moment of reflection — individual counselling

You may recognize
yourself here

People arrive with very different stories. Some have been struggling for months. Others for years. Whatever brought you here, you will be met with curiosity and care — not judgment.

You may be thinking...

Our approach is direct and adapted to you — not a script. We are honest when something isn't working, and we change course. If previous therapy felt passive or generic, this will feel different.

You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to come to counselling. If something is making your life harder than it needs to be, that is enough reason. We don't rank suffering.

Managing isn't the same as living well. Many of our clients discovered that what they thought was fixed about themselves was actually a pattern that could shift with the right support.

Yes — genuinely. Brigitte is a fully bilingual clinician. Every session, every document, every conversation can be in French. Francophone clients across Ontario are warmly welcome.

We offer a sliding scale — a real one, without judgment or proof of income. We also provide RSW receipts for extended health benefits. And your first consultation is always free.

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Start where you are —
we'll meet you there

Individual counselling is available virtually across all of Ontario and in-person in Toronto. Your first step is always a free 15-minute conversation — no paperwork, no commitment.

Virtual Secure sessions across all of Ontario via encrypted video platform
In-Person Private, calm office space in Toronto, ON — book directly
A professional virtual or in-person individual therapy session
Ready to Start?

Your path forward starts with
a free conversation

No forms, no commitment, no pressure. A 15-minute call to see if we're the right fit — always the first step, always free.

PHIPA Compliant
OCSWSSW Registered
Sliding Scale Available
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