Counselling
Counselling can feel new or even intimidating, and finding the right fit is an important part of the process. At Northwest Wellness in Thunder Bay, we prioritize your comfort and choice by helping you connect with a therapist and approach that align with your needs.
We also offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore your goals and ensure the fit feels right for you.
Forms of Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
(EMDR)
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that uses guided bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help process and integrate distressing or traumatic experiences. This approach supports the brain in reprocessing memories so they feel less overwhelming, allowing for greater emotional healing and resilience.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
(DBT)
DBT is an evidence-based therapy rooted in cognitive behavioural approaches that helps individuals manage intense emotions and navigate life more effectively. It combines mindfulness, acceptance, and skill-building strategies to support emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build healthier coping patterns.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to support improved mental health. It helps individuals develop practical coping strategies and tools to challenge unhelpful patterns, reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and anger.
EMDR Intensive Therapy
EMDR Intensive Therapy offers a focused, accelerated approach to processing trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. Unlike traditional weekly sessions, intensives provide extended blocks of time—typically ranging from 4 to 7 hours—allowing for deeper and more efficient therapeutic work. The appropriateness and length of an intensive are carefully assessed to ensure it aligns with your needs and readiness. This format is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe, supporting you in moving through stuck points and restoring a greater sense of balance and well-being. If you are interested in exploring whether an EMDR Intensive is right for you, we invite you to book a consultation.
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
(EFFT)
EFFT is a relationship-focused approach that aims to strengthen emotional bonds and foster resilience within families. It can be used in individual, couple, or family settings to support connection, improve communication, and create a more secure and supportive environment.
Group Therapy
Our group therapy services offer structured, evidence-informed interventions within a supportive and professionally facilitated environment. Groups are designed to address a range of clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, and emotional well-being. Each group integrates psychoeducation, skill-building, and interpersonal processing to promote insight, coping, and resilience. Our approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in best practices to support meaningful therapeutic outcomes. To stay informed about upcoming group offerings, we encourage you to join our newsletter.
Parent Coaching
Compassionate and supportive parent coaching rooted in ACT, EFFT, and MST to help you feel calmer, more confident, and connected at home. We focus on building psychological flexibility so you can respond to tough moments, meltdowns, screen time, and school stress in ways that align with your values. Together, we strengthen emotion coaching, repair ruptures, and support your child or teen through anxiety, depression, and other big feelings.
Pricing
Individual counselling
50min | $185 +HST
60min | $191.25 +HST
EMDR individual consultation
60min | $125 +HST
Areas of Specialty
Neurodiversity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Impulse Control
Behavioural Issues
Oppositional Defiance
Autism
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Depression & Anxiety
Self-harm/Suicidal Ideations
Stress
Self Esteem
Attachment
Disordered Eating Patterns
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety
Self-image
Relationship Issues
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Selective Mutism
Trauma
Family Systems
Adoption
Attachment
Child Development
Behavioural Issues
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Parent Coaching
Racial Trauma
Intergenerational Trauma
Racialized Stress
Racialized Anxiety
Racialized Depression
Culture & Identity
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Consulting services at Northwest Wellness in Thunder Bay help individuals and organizations build more inclusive, equitable, and psychologically safe environments through collaborative, tailored approaches.
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Take the first step towards healing and self-discovery. If you would like to book a consultation or are ready to talk, you can schedule a session by following the link below. Schedule a session today and embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier you.
