If you are in London, Ontario or the surrounding area, Steyaert Counselling has available therapy services to support and guide you. Many people struggle with mental health and don’t know where to turn for help. Let’s get ahead of that issue.

Mental Health

Our health mentally is just as important as our health physically. It affects how we think, feel and behave and impacts our relationships, work and daily life. When our mental health is suffering it can be hard to function and enjoy life. Getting therapy can help with mental health issues and manage them to live a better life.

Counselling Services in London, Ontario

There are many counselling services in London, Ontario to help individuals with mental health issues. These services offer a safe and confidential space to talk to a trained professional about your thoughts and feelings. Some of the most common counselling services in London, Ontario are individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy also known as psychotherapy is one-on-one sessions with a therapist. This therapy helps with personal issues, manages feelings and teaches ways to handle them better. Individual therapy is good for those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health concerns.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy helps couples communicate and solve problems in their relationship. This therapy can make the relationship stronger. It can help with infidelity or trust. It can also make the relationship more enjoyable.

Family Therapy

Family therapy is working with the whole family unit to address and resolve conflicts and improve communication. This therapy can really help families going through tough times like divorce, stepfamilies or not being able to talk to each other.

Therapy Your Way

Steyaert Counselling currently offers counselling services in the following ways:

In-Person Therapy

Steyaert Counselling offers in-person therapy in London, Ontario. Clients can schedule face-to-face sessions with a therapist at our office location in London. In these sessions, you get to talk about your concerns and get therapy that’s just for you. It’s like having a safe and cozy space to share how you feel with your therapist.

Online Therapy

We don’t just offer face-to-face sessions — we also have online therapy through video calls. This means clients can get therapy from anywhere, without having to come to our office. Online therapy is easy and flexible; clients can have their sessions at home or wherever they have internet. They still get to talk face-to-face with their therapist, just like in-person sessions. So you can talk about your concerns and get help that’s just right for you, even if you can’t come to our office in London, Ontario.

Phone Therapy

We also offer counselling over the phone. This means clients can get therapy without having to come in person, like online sessions. Phone therapy gives clients the flexibility to have sessions without having to come in person or use the internet. It’s easy and convenient since clients can have sessions from their home or anywhere else. So you can talk about your concerns and get therapy that’s just for you, even if you can’t come to our office in London, Ontario.

Offering Multiple Therapeutic Approaches

Psychotherapists use various evidence-based strategies to meet the unique needs of each individual. There are many ways to work with our thoughts and behaviours. These include cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, exploring emotions through stories, solution-focused approaches and other specialized ways of helping.

5 Most Common Approaches in London:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a therapy that helps people change negative thoughts into positive ones. This theory says our thoughts, feelings and actions are connected. If we change our thoughts we can change how we feel and act. CBT helps individuals to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with more realistic and helpful ones. This therapy is used to treat many mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapy that helps individuals manage intense emotions and improve their relationships. It teaches skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress and communicate effectively. DBT combines cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness. It focuses on accepting oneself and finding balance between change and acceptance. DBT is helpful for people who struggle with emotional instability, self-harm or suicidal thoughts.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a way of helping people by combining mindfulness and cognitive therapy. It helps individuals pay attention to their thoughts and feelings in the present moment without judging them. By practicing techniques like meditation and breathing exercises daily, people can learn to manage stress, anxiety and depression. MBCT provides tools to increase well-being and resilience.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a way of helping people and couples understand and manage their emotions so relationships can become even better. It creates a safe and supportive space to express emotions and bring more understanding, empathy and trust. By working on emotions together EFT helps build healthier and happier relationships.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy is a type of therapy that helps people change the stories they tell themselves about their lives so everything can become even better. This therapy says personal experiences are really important and that it’s good to see problems as separate from who you are. By creating new positive narratives individuals can gain control and empowerment over their lives. This approach works with people of all ages including young teens to overcome challenges and improve mental health.

Why See a Psychotherapist in London, Ontario?

Seeing a therapist from your hometown of London Ontario not only means that you have the option of seeing them in person, but you may also:

• Improve your mental health and emotional well-being
• Increase your self-awareness and understanding of thoughts and feelings
• Develop coping skills and problem-solving skills
• Improve communication and relationships
• Establish a safe and confidential space to talk about personal issues
• Access a trained professional with specialized treatment

Finding the Right Therapist

When seeing a therapist in London, Ontario it’s important to find the right therapist for you. Consider their credentials, experience and areas of expertise. You need to feel comfortable with your therapist. This will help the therapeutic relationship.

Our Therapists in London Ontario

Meet our team of therapists, each with specialized training and a gentle approach. Whether you need help with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, we have the right expert for you.

Hannah Steyaert _{M.A., Registered Psychotherapist}

Hannah leads our London office with a passion for helping people overcome their struggles and live better. With a Master’s degree in Psychology and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hannah works with anxiety disorders, depression and stress management. Her approach is client-centred and offers personalized strategies for lasting change. Hannah is warm and professional and is your guide on your journey to mental health. Hannah offers sessions in person in London and virtually across Ontario.

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Hailey Steyaert _{M.A., Registered Psychotherapist}

At our Burlington office, Hailey creates a safe and supportive space for clients to feel heard and seen. With a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Hailey works with couples and individuals with emotional regulation issues, life transitions and relationship challenges. Her sessions help clients discover themselves, build resilience and grow in meaningful ways so they can live life with confidence. Hailey offers therapy in person in Burlington and virtually across Ontario.

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In the field of psychotherapy, it’s important to maintain high professional standards. Hannah Steyaert adheres to the professional standards set by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). This means she provides expert and ethical care to all clients.

Our therapists also continue to take continuing education and, since qualifying for the CRPO, have the following certifications:

• CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional)
• C-DBT (Certified Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Professional)
• IFS (Internal Family Systems Training)

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