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Brief Counselling

The Brief Counselling program offers single session to a maximum of three session, solution focused counselling to individuals aged 16 years and older, residing within Elgin County. This program supports individuals experiencing challenges related to mental health concerns which have impacted the ability to lead healthy lives and day to day functioning, some areas of exploration include, but not limited to, challenges related to employment, school, home, and/or relationships.

Goals & Objectives

This program is designed to bring positive change and improved quality of life to individuals through offering direct client services in the form of individual brief counselling. Following session(s) individuals will have an increased sense of autonomy and ability to cope with challenges independently.

Is This Program For Me?

Please note individuals experiencing addiction, disordered eating, trauma and/or grief support, will be referred to more specialized, longer term services due to timeframe limited sessions of this program.

Learn more by reviewing our FAQs.

What We Offer

Counselling Services:

How Do I Get An Appointment?

Services are available by appointment only at this time.

Who can make a referral?

Self referrals, internal referrals and external 3rd party referrals are welcome at this time. Please select the find help link above – and select the best option based on individual referring.

Is There A Waitlist For This Program?

Yes, the length of time to be admitted to the program varies based on the number of referrals that come through the program. However, you will be notified of updates and status through preferred method of contact.

Locations & Times

• Daytime hours
• Sessions are offered in person at 10 Mondamin Street in St Thomas.
• Phone based and virtual sessions are also available – noting that the client must have access to technology to engage and do so in a private and confidential space during the session.

10 Mondamin St. 
St. Thomas, ON

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