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Offering In-Person Counselling Services in Thunder Bay, and Virtual Counselling Across Ontario.

At Autumnwood Counselling, we’re here to walk alongside you through life’s challenges with care, compassion, and practical support. Explore our services below to find the right path forward for you:


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15-Minute Free Consultation

It is important to have a Therapist that you feel comfortable with. A complimentary consultation is available for you to a


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Individual Counselling & Therapy (50-Minute Session)

Psychotherapy is tailored to each individual and their needs. Our Therapists are trained in many different modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, Polyvagal theory and more.


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Couples Counselling & Therapy (50-Minute Session)

Couples therapy can benefit relationships that are struggling with conflict, distress, and poor communication. Most couples come away from therapy with a stronger bond, and a greater understanding of each other and their relationship patterns. Couples are provided with the necessary tools to effectively communicate and problem solve with their partners so that their relationship can thrive. Relationship Counselling services are informed by the Gottman Method and Emotionally focused therapy (EFT).


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Children's Counselling & Therapy (50-Minute Session | Ages 3-12)

Children’s Therapy is similar to psychotherapy and counselling for adults. We use modalities such as expressive art therapy and EMDR to help with grief and bereavement, school bullying, ADHD and more.


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Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis (50-Minute Session)

Hypnotherapy can help you remove negative subconscious beliefs and emotional obstacles that stand in the way of optimal mental and physical health. Hypnotherapy can be especially useful for: Hypnobirthing, smoking cessation, chronic pain, confidence, emotional eating, phobias, PTSD and so much more.


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Group Workshops

We offer various different grief and mental health workshops to organizations. To find out more information on workshops please contact us directly.


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Walk & Talk Therapy

Walk and Talk Therapy combines the benefits of traditional counselling with the calming effects of nature, offering clients the opportunity to process thoughts and emotions while walking side-by-side with their therapist. Babies and strollers are welcome.


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Supervision & Consultation

Heather offers clinical supervision and consultation services to fellow clinicians and students, with a focus on fostering professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment. My supervision approach includes case and session debriefs, sharing of relevant resources, guided continuing education, and—when requested—business coaching and private practice support. Heather has a particular passion for working with early-career professionals and those launching their own private practices.

Supervision is available either on an ongoing basis or as-needed, in a one-on-one format. I recommend scheduling a free consultation first to determine if my supervision style aligns with your goals and needs. Sessions are available online, by phone, or in person.

Please Note: I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), not with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). However, I meet CRPO's supervision criteria and can provide supervision attestation forms upon request.

Fees are set in accordance with the recommended fee range for Social Workers in private practice established by the Ontario Association of Social Workers –www.oasw.org These services are exempt from HST. 

Private pay counselling services are not covered by OHIP. However, you may have extended health care benefits. Our services are covered by Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).

Payments are due at the end of each session and can be paid by Visa, Mastercard, eTransfer, or cash. Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance providers in order to determine coverage prior to our first meeting. 

If you are unable to make your session for any reason, please provide as much notice as possible. Sessions will be charged in full without 24 hours notice. 

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Appointments are available for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups

Clients that typically book an appointment with us are experiencing the following:

 

  • Birth trauma

  • Miscarriage

  • Postpartum depression

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Parenting

  • Couples Counselling

  • Postpartum support for Dads

  • Health-related anxiety

  • Chronic pain/illness 

  • Grief and loss

  • Self esteem difficulty

  • PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)

  • Trauma and emotion regulation

  • Relationship and family issues

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Autumnwood Counselling specializes in perinatal mental health counselling clinic in Thunder Bay, ON. Our clinic has grown and we now offer a range of services including EMDR, Hypnotherapy and hypnobirthing, Addictions Counselling, Internal Family Systems (parts therapy), and more. We see individuals, couples, families, and also offer children’s counselling.

We have a dedicated room for new mothers to breastfeed in which is fully equipped with a rocking chair, change table, white noise machine, and baby bouncer. Babies are welcome to attend therapysessions with new parents.

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Cancellation Policy

 

Cancellation Policy

At Autumnwood Counselling, your appointment time is reserved especially for you. We understand that life happens and sometimes you may need to cancel or reschedule your session. To respect both your time and that of your therapist and other clients, we ask that you provide at least 24 hours of notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Late Cancellations or Missed Appointments that are cancelled with 24 hours notice will be subject to the Cancellation policy.

This policy allows us to offer that time slot to another client who may be waiting for an appointment. We understand that emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can occur. Exceptions to this policy may be made at the discretion of your therapist in rare cases of genuine emergency.