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INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELLING

If you have landed here, either you or someone you love is in need of counselling. We are here to help. We offer private clinical counselling sessions in a variety of ways, for individuals and families, and have in person and remote options available. Taking the first step can sometimes be the hardest one! We are here to provide a counselling experience that will help you feel comfortable, safe, and uplifted. Sometimes finding effective support can be an overwhelming task when there are so many options.

Our clinical therapist offers evidence-based practice, meaning that we use therapeutic interventions that have scientific evidence to support their effectiveness as treatments for specific clinical problems. We are committed to providing high quality care based on the best scientific evidence available. Our clinical counselling practice will connect you with a highly trained registered clinical therapist, with a Master's degree in counselling and mental health.

Our clinical counselling practice is a relational, person-centred approach, utilizing developmental, ecological, narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused theories. Our goal is to customize and integrate well-researched therapies into practice, and we are committed to staying current with the latest research to ensure the best care possible. We strive to offer flexibility and empower clients to take charge of their life and create the life they want. We firmly believe there is always something you can do to progress and move forward.

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FRESH START FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM

We are honoured to support each of our clients at some of the most difficult times in their lives. We help clients build towards a more peaceful future through small, manageable changes. Our team approach use methods and theories of clinical counselling, mediation and education. We combine clinical counselling, negotiation, strategic problem solving and conflict resolution skills to achieve the best possible outcome for your family. Our combined counselling and mediation approach builds our clients’ knowledge to facilitate behaviour change and help prevent an adversarial family court experience.

How we support clients:

Providing an opportunity for a fresh start in a neutral, non-judgemental atmosphere
Developing collaborative plans which focus on solutions with the best interest of the children in mind
Focusing on people’s strengths to empower them to contribute positively to their family life
Building small steps towards the future with intensive clinical support from an experienced and caring team
Supporting clients through difficult emotions throughout the process
Helping clients take ownership over their feelings, moderate behaviour and manage impulses
Encouraging families to think flexibly and creatively when problems arise

FAMILY LAW REPORT WRITING SERVICES

Our family law reports aim to provide thorough, clear, and balanced information to support families and courts in making informed decisions during sensitive family law matters. Each report is customized to reflect the unique circumstances of the family and ensure that the best interests of the child remain central to the process.

We offer three types of reports tailored to your family's specific needs:

Non-Evaluative Reports (Hear the Child)

A Hear the Child Report focuses solely on gathering and reporting the child’s expressed views. It is non-evaluative, meaning no professional opinion or analysis is included. The primary goal is to clearly and accurately document the child's perspective on living arrangements and other relevant concerns. This report is typically suitable when:

The child is generally eight years or older.
Parents and the court wish to hear the child's direct perspective without analysis or recommendations.

Evaluative Reports (Views of the Child)

A Views of the Child Report includes the child's expressed views as well as an evaluation on critical matters, such as:

Parent-child contact problems.
External influences on the child's perspectives.
The child's understanding of their expressed views.

This type of report involves multiple interviews and provides a more comprehensive analysis to help families and courts make informed decisions regarding custody and parenting plans.

Full Section 211 Reports

A comprehensive Section 211 Report, guided by the Family Law Act, provides a thorough assessment focused on the child’s best interests. It includes:

Individual interviews with parents and the child(ren).
Observations of parent-child interactions.
Reviews of relevant documentation and collateral interviews with professionals such as teachers, counsellors, and medical providers.
Assessment of allegations or concerns regarding family violence, abuse, or neglect, if applicable.

Our process strives to offer families fair, balanced, and thorough assessments to assist the courts and families in making informed, child-centred decisions.

For more information on choosing the appropriate report for your family's circumstances, please contact us directly.