Counselling Services
Neurodiversity-Affirming and Trauma-Informed Mental-Health Support for ALL Ages
We are pleased to offer counselling services through our experienced and compassionate counselling team at Pathways. Our clinicians support children, adolescents, and adults using a strengths-based, identity-affirming, and connection-focused approach.
At Pathways, our clinic-wide philosophy emphasizes understanding and affirming the whole person. We know that seeking mental health support can feel vulnerable, and we are committed to providing a space where clients feel accepted, emotionally safe, and truly seen for who they are.
Our counselling team brings a range of expertise and experience, with a shared passion for working alongside neurodivergent individuals and their families. We understand the complex and often invisible barriers that can arise when navigating a world that doesn't always feel designed for your unique way of thinking or being. Our team is attuned to the everyday and long-term stressors that many neurodivergent folks face — including transitions, friendship challenges, bullying or exclusion, identity shame, and the pain of not feeling understood. You may not have the words yet to explain what you’re going through — and that’s okay. We’re here to meet you where you’re at.
Each counsellor at Pathways works from an integrative, person-centred framework, tailoring their approach to fit the needs and preferences of the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. While all our clinicians specialize in neurodiversity-affirming practice, we welcome and support clients of all identities, neurotypes, and experiences. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to show up to counselling — you are welcome here, just as you are.
How can we help?
Counselling services are available for children, adolescents, and adults within the age range of 6 years and up. Available service areas are detailed below for each age group; however, please note these areas are not exclusive to each age group. Please note that for children and adolescents, If you are curious about our counselling services being a fit for you/your child and your particular needs, please contact our team and we will be happy to help.
Services for Children + Adolescents Aged 6-17 years:
Often within this age range, topics that can be addressed in therapy include but are not limited to; Anxiety, depression, expressing/understanding emotions, coping, grief and loss, bullying, self-esteem, transitions (moving schools or a new grade starting, moving homes, holidays, etc), and adverse life events or traumatic experiences.
Services for Young Adults Aged 18-25 years:
Often within this age range, topics that can be addressed in therapy include but are not limited to; Anxiety, depression, expressing/understanding emotions, coping, grief and loss, bullying, self-esteem, exploration of self/identity, workplace difficulties, relationships and sexuality, family systems, transitions (aging out of school, starting post secondary, getting a job, moving out, etc), and adverse life events or traumatic experiences.
Services for Adults Aged 25+ years:
Often within this age range, topics that can be addressed in therapy include but are not limited to; Anxiety, depression, expressing/understanding emotions, coping, grief and loss, bullying, self-esteem, exploration of self/identity, workplace difficulties, relationships and sexuality, family systems, transitions (moving, starting a new job, new relationships, marriage, having children, etc), and adverse life events or traumatic experiences.
Available Services & Fees
Initial Intake Consultation - Adult (60-minutes/$195)
An Initial Intake Consultation involves a 60-minute in-person appointment. You will be expected to complete an intake form prior to the session - if you are unable to do so, please contact the counsellor. The initial consultation includes the counsellor’s review of the intake information and preparation for session, discussion of background information, current areas of concern, expectations from therapeutic process, and discussion of therapeutic direction that will inform our work in follow up sessions. Please note that insurance plans can vary greatly, it is your responsibility to ensure your insurance plan will cover services from a Registered Social Worker.
Initial Intake Consultation - Child/Teen (75-minutes/$220)
An Initial Intake Consultation starts with a 15-minute phone call ($25.00) with parent(s) or guardian to be completed prior to the session and then a 50-minute in-person appointment ($195.00) booked separately with the parent(s) or guardian and child/teen. The parent(s) or guardian will be expected to complete an intake form prior to the session - if you are unable to do so, please contact the counsellor. It is preferred that this intake form is completed prior to the 15 minute phone call, so that the counsellor has time to review the information provided and discuss briefly with the parent(s) or guardian during the phone call. For the in-person appointment, the parent(s) or guardian will be expected to be present for the first 15-20 minutes of the in-person appointment, and then the rest of the session the counsellor will meet with the child alone. The counsellor may ask to meet the parent(s) or guardian in person prior to meeting the child. If the parents of the child are separated or divorced and custody is shared or a joint agreement is in place, WRITTEN consent from both parents is required prior to the initial consultation. The initial intake consultation includes the counsellor’s review of intake information and preparation for session, discussion of background information, current areas of concern, expectations from therapeutic process and discussion of therapeutic direction that will inform our work in follow up sessions. The counsellor will also provide the parent(s) or guardian a brief summary of therapeutic impressions and direction. Please note that insurance plans can vary greatly, it is your responsibility to ensure that your insurance plan will cover services from a Registered Social Worker.
Ongoing Counselling Sessions - All ages (50-minutes/$160)
Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes. Ongoing sessions will be individually tailored and the number, duration, and frequency of sessions recommended will vary case by case. For child/teen sessions, the practitioner may request to meet with the parent(s) or guardian separately from the child in ongoing sessions.
Please note: Re-Assessment Consultations may be required, at the therapist’s discretion, for clients who have not been seen within the past 6 months due to the dynamic nature of mental health and life circumstances.
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ONLY ACTIVE clients can access online booking with their specific clinician for ease and convenience of scheduling the sessions they need, when they need them.
An active client has been seen by a Pathways Counsellor within the last SIX months.
If you are a NEW client to our clinic, have not been to our clinic within the last six months, OR wanting to book in with a NEW clinician, you can view our Online Booking site to learn about our team, our availability, and then contact us directly to get connected with our team!
