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Services
We are proud to offer professional counselling services to Sarnia, Tillsonburg, Walpole Island, & their surrounding areas. All of our staff hold Master’s Level Social Work degrees, and are all registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Each counsellor has a passion for helping others and has extensive experience in the human services field. They each have a unique set of skills, expertise and area of interest, so we encourage you to explore each profile to learn more about what they can offer to you and your family. The following is a list of services offered at Southwest Counselling Services.
Individual, Couple and Family Counselling
Our staff utilize a variety of tools to treat these issues including cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, meditation, emotion focused therapy, exercise, play therapy, outdoor recreation, narrative therapy, art/music therapy, sensory-based activities and EMDR.
Trauma Therapy
Our staff utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective to diminish the symptoms associated with traumatic experiences for children and adults.
Group Therapy
Joining a supportive circle of people facing similar challenges can provide a unique and supportive path to healing, and one that the Southwest Counselling team is proud to be able to offer. Remember: You don't have to navigate this alone.
Psychedelic Enhanced Psychotherapy
We are proud to offer an alternative form of therapy that combines legal psychedelic medicine in combination with psychotherapy. This program is designed to help those suffering with depression, anxiety and/or post-traumatic stress disorder to have access to an evidence-based and client-centered treatment approach that differs from standard 'talk therapy'.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is beneficial for a child that is experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties in various settings in their lives including school, community and home.
Mind Body Therapy
Mind Body Therapy is an innovative and holistic method for improving mental wellbeing. This program approaches self-improvement through strengthening the connection between the mind and body.
Safe & Sound Protocol
The Integrative Listening System was designed by Dr. Stephan Porges and his research team based on the Polyvagal Theory. Referred to as the SAFE AND SOUND PROTOCOL, this therapeutic intervention was “designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience”.
Mental Performance
Unlock your team's performance by helping your players show up at their best, all the time. Southwest Counselling Services, through our Perform Program, offers a series of workshops at all levels designed to support your players as they grow and develop into strong, top-performing athletes.
Meditation Pods
Meditation has long been recognized for its positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health, and virtual reality (VR) meditation programs are enhancing these benefits even further.
The benefits of meditation include improved brain structure, reduced stress, lower cholesterol, and better sleep quality, with VR meditations even outperforming traditional methods in certain areas, such as motor skills under pressure. Experience the transformative power of meditation with Southwest Counselling's updated VR meditation pods, available for individual use or as part of a comprehensive service package.