One-on-one counselling gives you a private, judgment-free space to work through what's weighing on you — with a registered psychotherapist who fits how you like to work.
Individual counselling (also called individual therapy or talk therapy) is a one-on-one process between you and a registered psychotherapist. Sessions are 50 minutes and follow your pace: some people come with a specific problem to solve, others want space to understand patterns that keep repeating. Your counsellor listens without judgment, asks the right questions, and teaches practical, evidence-based strategies you can use between sessions.
At Counselling Toronto — by McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare — every counsellor is a registered psychotherapist or supervised clinician, and every plan starts with a free consultation so you know the fit, the approach and the cost before committing to anything.
You don't need a crisis to benefit from counselling. If any of these feel familiar, a free consultation is a low-stakes way to find out what support could look like.
No single method fits everyone. Your counsellor draws on approaches with real research behind them — and adjusts to how you work best.
The most-researched talk therapy — identifies the thought and behaviour loops keeping you stuck, and replaces them with skills that hold up under stress.
Builds psychological flexibility: making room for hard feelings while moving toward what actually matters to you.
Slower, deeper work for people who want understanding and change at the level of feelings, not just habits.
Tell us what's going on and what you're hoping for. No commitment, no cost.
We match you with a registered psychotherapist who fits your needs and style.
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person in Toronto or by secure video.
In your first session, your counsellor will ask what's bringing you in, a little history, and what you'd like to get out of counselling. Together you'll set goals and agree on an approach — commonly cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or emotion-focused approaches. Most people attend weekly or bi-weekly to start.
Master's-level clinicians under close clinical supervision — quality care at the most accessible rate.
The most popular choice for individual counselling — covered by most extended health plans.
Senior clinicians for complex or specialized work. Receipts provided for insurance.
Most extended health plans in Ontario cover registered psychotherapists — check your plan's "psychotherapist" or "mental health" coverage. OHIP does not cover psychotherapy. A free consultation always comes first, so there are no surprises.
Comfortable, private offices with evening and weekend availability. In-person care is also available at our Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga locations.
Secure, privacy-compliant video sessions with the same registered psychotherapists. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, and anyone outside Toronto.
Our Toronto clients come from every corner of the city — downtown professionals booking sessions around Bay Street hours, families in North York and Etobicoke, students near the universities, and newcomers settling into one of the most diverse cities in the world. Evening and weekend appointments make in-person sessions workable around TTC commutes, and secure video fills the gaps when getting across town isn't realistic.
No referral, no waitlist. Book a free consultation, or let us match you with the right counsellor in Toronto.
