One-on-One Counselling
Individual Therapy in Kitchener-Waterloo
You don't have to carry this alone. Individual therapy is one-on-one, confidential support for whatever you're working through — whether that's a specific struggle or something harder to name. Sessions are available in person near Kitchener-Waterloo or online anywhere in Ontario.
- Licensed Therapists
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- No Referral Needed
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- Confidential
What Brings People to Therapy
There's no minimum threshold for starting. People come to individual therapy at very different points — some in the middle of a crisis, most not.
- Anxiety and constant worry
- Work stress and burnout
- Feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life
- Low mood or depression
- Life transitions — a move, a job change, a loss
- Patterns in relationships you keep running into
- Grief and loss
- Struggling with self-worth
How Individual Therapy Can Help
Understand your patterns. Notice what's driving how you think, feel, and react.
Build practical coping strategies. Tools you can actually use between sessions, not just talk about.
Move toward the life you want. Therapy isn't only about processing the past — it's also about where you're headed.
How the Therapists Here Work
Different therapists here draw on different approaches, matched to what you need rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Looking at the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions to shift unhelpful patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. Building tolerance for difficult experiences without being ruled by them.
Narrative and strengths-based approaches. Understanding your story on your own terms, not through a diagnosis-first lens.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Sessions run 50 minutes. There's no homework on day one, no pressure to have your whole story ready, and no judgment about where you're starting from. Your first session is mostly a conversation — what's going on, what you're hoping for, and whether the fit feels right.
Online or In-Person — Your Choice
Both are available at the same rate. In-person sessions take place at our St. Agatha office; online sessions happen by secure video from anywhere in Ontario. Many clients choose based on what fits their week, not because one is "better" than the other.
Therapists Who Offer Individual Counselling
All seven therapists here offer individual counselling, each with a different focus.
Works with anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions from a strengths-based, anti-oppressive framework.
Offers a person-centered, culturally responsive approach — sessions available in English, French, or Gujarati.
Fees for Individual Therapy
Individual sessions range from $140 to $170 for 55 minutes, depending on the therapist. See the full fee table →
Common Questions
Is individual therapy right for me if I don't have a specific problem to point to?
Yes. Many people start therapy for exactly that reason — a sense that something's off, without being able to name it precisely. That's a completely valid starting point.
How long does therapy usually take?
It varies. Some people work with a therapist for a few sessions around a specific issue; others continue for months or longer. Your therapist will check in with you about what's working and what isn't.
What if I've tried therapy before and it didn't help?
That happens, and it often comes down to fit rather than therapy itself not working. Our matching form or directory can help you find someone whose approach is different from what you've tried before.
Is what I say in therapy confidential?
Yes, with limits your therapist will explain clearly at your first session — for example, situations involving risk of serious harm. Confidentiality is governed by Ontario's health privacy legislation (PHIPA).