Muskoka

Counselling in Muskoka

Warm, evidence-based counselling in Muskoka: in person or securely online. Reach out and we'll match you with a therapist who fits.

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1066 Lawson Rd, Baysville, ON P0B 1A0 (Open in Google Maps) (705) 909-0723 In person & online Often covered by benefit plans

Finding the Muskoka office

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You'll find us at 1066 Lawson Rd, Baysville, ON P0B 1A0, with free & street parking.

If it's your first visit, give yourself a couple of extra minutes to settle in.

Office hours
Monday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – Sunday
By appointment
What we offer here

Support available in Muskoka

Adult Issues 13 services
  • Anxiety
  • Men’s Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anger Management
  • Eating Disorders
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
  • Christian Perspective
  • Abuse
  • Life Coaching
  • Women’s Issues
Couples & Family 10 services
  • Marriage / Couples
  • Affair Recovery
  • Sex & Intimacy
  • Love Restore
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Unavailability
  • Separation & Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Toxic Relationships
In their own words

Life in Muskoka

It’s simple! We are highly trained, experienced, accountable, available, and reliable.

We have an incredible team of therapists who will gently take you from A to Z with precision and passion. We have been doing this for a long time.

We love working with people just like you, and I want to thank you in advance for considering our team to be part of your team.

Areas of Practice

  • Couples/Marriage
  • Affair Recovery
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Anger Management
  • Grief
  • Blended Families
  • Spiritual Issues

Our Muskoka Counselling Centre Helps You Overcome Difficult Times

Everyone experiences at least one difficult situation in their lifetime where they just want someone to talk to who will listen without being judgmental. The need to speak to someone could come from losing a loved one, problems with our teenagers, adjusting to life after a divorce, the loss of a job, or a change in career that is creating stress.

Regardless of your reason, our counselling centre in Muskoka is a good place to visit whenever you need someone to talk to about the things that concern you most.

At Bayridge Counselling Centres, you can speak with one of our professional counsellors in a safe, secure, and non-judgmental environment. Counselling helps you discover the underlying causes of what is bothering you, process how to resolve it, and develop solutions for a more positive outlook on the future.

Reasons to Visit Our Muskoka Professional Counselling Centre

There are many situations and life experiences where professional counselling can help. Anytime you are carrying an excessive amount of distress, emotional or stress-related, it affects your quality of life. We invite you to visit our professional counselling centre in Muskoka if you are experiencing, or have experienced, any of the following:

  • Loss or bereavement of a loved one
  • Separation and divorce
  • Difficulties in relationships with partners, parents, siblings, or other friends and relatives
  • Stressful situations and difficulties at work
  • Recovering from exposure to violence, including sexual abuse and domestic violence
  • Adjusting to a new illness or disability
  • Unexplained stress or anxiety

Keep in mind, you are free to speak with one of our counsellors about any issue, concern, or problem, no matter how big or how small. Our counsellors are here to lend their expertise, listen, and help you gain insight into your problems, while enabling you to start developing positive solutions to overcome the obstacles currently in your life.

Are There Benefits to Professional Counselling in Muskoka?

Counselling sessions do more than address a specific situation. Many people find the work extends into other areas of life:

  • Improved self-awareness and a better understanding of yourself
  • Clearer thinking: organizing thoughts, weighing choices, and setting realistic goals
  • A more positive outlook
  • Better day-to-day productivity

Counselling Can Help You Get the Balanced Lifestyle You Deserve

If you are feeling emotionally distressed, don’t let these difficult times hold you back. Take charge of your life by visiting Bayridge Counselling Centre in Muskoka. We are here to help you deal with your problems and situations in a constructive manner. Your extended health care benefits could also cover the costs of counselling. Contact us to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Accepting new clients

More therapists you can see online

Anita McCann

Counsellor

CSW, CCP, CPC, GPP, BCC

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Ann Dyduch

Registered Psychotherapist

BRE, MA, RP

Couples, Individuals

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Catherine Read-Wilson

Registered Psychotherapist

MACP

Individuals

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Rev. Chad Tomlinson

Registered Psychotherapist

MTS, MEd, MA, OCT, RP

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Cheryl Harris Taylor

Registered Social Worker

BSW, MSW, RSW

Families

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Dennis Curley

Registered Psychotherapist

RTA, ThM, RP

Couples, Individuals

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Dr. Dillon Browne

Registered Psychologist

PhD, C.Psych.

Families, Individuals

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Eirini Ververi

Registered Social Worker

SSW, BSW, MSW, RSW

Individuals

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Elena Mikhaylova

Registered Psychotherapist

PhD, RP

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Emma DeRaaf

Registered Psychotherapist

BA, MACP, RP

Individuals

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Gillian M. Hay

Psychometrist

MSc

Individuals

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Gretchen Savery

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

MA, BA, RP (Qualifying)

Families, Individuals

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Hilary Lupton

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW

Couples, Individuals

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Holly Raymond

Registered Social Worker

MHA, MSW, RSW

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Jeff Dieters

Registered Psychotherapist

MA, RP

Couples, Individuals

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Jonathan Christink

Registered Psychotherapist

BA, BEd, MEd

Couples, Individuals

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Joselin Lai

Registered Social Worker

RSW, MSW

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Jovan Poposki

Psychometrist

MSc

Families, Individuals

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Karen Burrell

Registered Social Worker

BA, MSW, RSW

Individuals

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Karen Pitt

Registered Psychotherapist

RP, MA, MDiv

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Karene Martin Russell

Registered Social Worker

BSW, MSW, RSW

Families, Individuals

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Laurie Erb

Registered Psychotherapist

MST, RP

Individuals

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Liesel Aranyosi

Registered Psychotherapist

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Lisa Bynoe-Stevens

Registered Psychotherapist

BASc, MDiv, CSFT, RP

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Lisa Palmieri

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW

Families, Individuals

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Mark Isajiw

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW, LICSW

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Mark Laing

Registered Psychotherapist

BA

Couples, Individuals

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Melanie Franklin

Registered Psychotherapist

RP, CCC

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Michael Dawson

Registered Social Service Worker

BSc, RSSW

Families, Individuals

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Michelle Hodgson

Registered Social Worker

SSW, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Michelle Pennells

Counsellor and Art Therapist

HBA, DTATI (Thesis Pending)

Families, Individuals

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Nathan Myles

Registered Psychotherapist

MA, RP

Individuals

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Nathan Pillai

Counsellor

MA, BA (Hons)

Couples, Families, Individuals

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Nicole Callander

Registered Social Service Worker

RSSW

Families, Individuals

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Pat Allen

Registered Social Worker

RN, CPMHN(C), RSW

Families, Individuals, Couples

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Priya Prince

Registered Psychotherapist

MA, RP

Families, Individuals

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Ramneet Lotay

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW

Individuals

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Reeti Chopra

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW

Couples, Individuals, Families

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Renee Ledford

Registered Social Service Worker

SSW, RSSW

Individuals

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Sanam Rezaei

Registered Social Worker

BSW, MSW, RSW

Individuals

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Sera Kazmi

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW, MBA

Families, Individuals

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Dr. Sharon Verniero

Registered Psychologist

PhD, C.Psych.

Families, Individuals

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Thiviyan Sithganesan

Registered Social Worker

MSW, RSW

Individuals, Couples, Families

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Veesta Mavandadi

Registered Psychological Associate

MA, BSc, C.Psych.Assoc.

Individuals, Families

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Dr. Zafire Fierro

Registered Psychologist

PhD, C.Psych.

Individuals

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Fees & coverage

Care you can lean on

Sessions with our registered therapists are covered by most extended health and workplace benefit plans. Not sure what yours includes? We're happy to help you check before you book.

Sessions typically start at $150 and vary by therapist. Not sure where to begin? Our Intake Specialists can talk through fees, coverage, and which therapist fits what you are facing. Call (705) 909-0723 during business hours.

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Can't make it in?

Online across Ontario and Alberta

If Muskoka isn't convenient, or you simply prefer it, every one of our therapists offers secure online sessions: the same care, from wherever you are.

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Take the first step

Ready to talk with someone in Muskoka?

Reach out and our Intake Specialists will match you with a therapist who fits. Most calls are returned within one business day.

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The fastest way in is a phone call: an Intake Specialist answers, and you do not have to explain everything.

(905) 319-1488

Often covered by benefit plans.

Send us a message

This form is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline), or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

When the phones are answered

Monday & Wednesday
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed