Wasaga Beach

Counselling in Wasaga Beach

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

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Finding the Wasaga Beach office

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You'll find us at 2115 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1X6, with free parking.

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

What we offer here

Support available in Wasaga Beach

Psychoeducational Assessments 4 services
  • Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment
  • Complex Assessment
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • In-Home Psychoeducational Assessments
Kids & Adolescents 16 services
  • Parenting
  • Blended Families
  • Teen Issues
  • Children & Divorce
  • Children & Attachment
  • Parenting Attachment
  • Modern Parenting
  • Children & Sexualized Behaviour
  • Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Behavioural Issues
  • ADHD
  • Children Programs
  • Psychoeducational Assessment
  • Anxiety in Children
  • Anger Counselling for Teens
  • Teen & Divorce
In their own words

Life in Wasaga Beach

Finding a therapist is easy. Finding the right therapist for you is what truly matters. With so many options, how can you be sure they’re qualified to help with your specific challenges?

While compassion is essential, expertise and professional accountability are what carry the work forward. At Bayridge Counselling Centre Wasaga, we encourage you to ask key questions before booking your first session.

  • What specialized training does your therapist have in your area of need?
  • Are they registered with a professional regulatory body? Professional accountability ensures ethical care.

All our therapists are trained, accredited, and dedicated to helping you do meaningful work. Choose a counselling clinic that prioritizes your well-being.

Beyond individual expertise, consider whether your therapist works alone or as part of a professional team. Couples and families rarely face only one challenge at a time. That’s why at Bayridge Counselling Centre Wasaga, we build collaborative teams that specialize in targeted areas: children, adolescents, couples, and families.

The right therapist fit is essential. Everyone is unique, and the match between client and therapist shapes how the work feels from the first session. Our teams make transitions smooth and support consistent throughout your journey.

Lasting change requires follow-through. At Bayridge, we help your mind work for you, not against you. By choosing Bayridge Counselling Centres, you’re gaining more than a friendly professional. You’re gaining a team dedicated to your growth and progress.

Areas of Practice

  • Marriage and Couples Counselling
  • Adolescents Support
  • Grief and Loss
  • Addiction Therapy
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Mental Health Support
  • Parenting Guidance
  • Porn Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Women’s Issues
  • Child Abuse Support
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Rape and Incest Recovery
  • Family Therapy

Why Choose Bayridge Counselling Centre in Wasaga?

Life can be challenging, and professional counselling can make a meaningful difference. Counselling provides a safe space where you can openly share your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. That clarity allows you to view situations more objectively and make practical, well-informed decisions.

Bayridge Counselling Centre has long been a choice for individuals, couples, and families in the community. Our team of experienced professionals creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment that helps clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

What truly sets our centre apart is the strength of our team. With specialists across a wide range of areas, we provide personalized care tailored to the unique needs of every client.

When to Consider Reaching Out to Our Bayridge Counselling Centre in Wasaga

Counselling can make a real difference when you feel emotionally stuck or overwhelmed. Whether the challenges are current or past, personal or professional, even minor stressors can affect your well-being. Bayridge Counselling Centre Wasaga helps with:

  • Relationship conflicts
  • Eating disorders
  • Sexual abuse or domestic violence
  • Illness or disability-related challenges
  • Addiction struggles
  • Career or job-related stress
  • Anxiety, stress, or depression
  • Loss of a loved one

Does Insurance Cover Counselling in Wasaga?

Coverage for counselling depends on your individual health insurance plan. Some policies include therapy or mental health services, so it’s important to confirm directly with your provider to understand your benefits.

Additionally, many employers offer counselling as part of their employee wellness programs. If you’re unsure, check with your HR department. Some companies provide coverage for all staff to support mental and emotional well-being.

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 (249) 315-5658 during business hours.

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Can't make it in?

Online across Ontario and Alberta

If Wasaga Beach 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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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

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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