Flexible Parry Sound Counselling and Therapy Services

Compassionate, flexible online and Parry Sound counselling and therapy services

Quiet Streams Counselling Supports You Through the Therapy Process

Are you considering counselling or therapy in the Parry Sound – Muskoka area? Quiet Streams Counselling provides flexible in-person and online sessions that are non-judgemental and collaborative. We meet in-person in cozy clinic spaces in Parry Sound and Seguin, which is particularly convenient for clients in Muskoka. We are a team of social workers and psychotherapists offering adult, child, and relationship/couples therapy, as well as educational consulting for schools and communities. Take a step toward healing and growth and book a therapy session today!

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Why Mental Health Care?

Mental health or well-being is essential for all of us. This becomes obvious in times of life stress, struggle, and transition, but it is just as important everyday. Investing in your mental health can help you:

realize your abilities,
learn and work well,
contribute to your community,
make decisions,
build relationships, and
shape the world we live in.

In short, it helps us make a better world for ourselves in the present, as well as for future generations.

Why Quiet Streams Counselling?

Our team provides flexible and inclusive Parry Sound counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals and couples/relationships, as well as educational consulting for families, schools, and communities. We also offer a unique personal and professional counselling specialty tailored for teachers, delivered by a psychotherapist and experienced educator. We offer in-person services in Parry Sound and Seguin locally, as well as online sessions from wherever you feel comfortable and secure.

Our counsellors draw on a rich background of clinical, academic, and lived experiences. They have worked with diverse groups and communities including people who are Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers, youth, and children.

New to all this? We understand that feeling. Doing something for the first time can be scary or overwhelming. We’ll break it down for you, starting with a free telephone consultation, so you can feel comfortable and connected with your counsellor from the very beginning.

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Local Parry Sound Counselling

Our specialties include substance use, trauma and PTSD, anger management, children’s therapy, learning and behavioural disabilities, identity issues, therapy for teachers/educators, educational consulting, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, ADHD, men’s/women’s issues, behavioural coaching, and life dissatisfaction.

We can even work directly with your local family doctor to arrange timely psychiatric referral when necessary.

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Our Services

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counselling is the process of providing support to a person who is working through specific personal challenges, a major transition or interpersonal conflict, so they can obtain desired outcomes. Counsellors listen, without judgement, and give practical guidance to help create effective coping skills. You may find ways to change patterns that are no longer working for you or find new solutions to old problems.

Psychotherapy uses established methods (called modalities) to identify and address the root causes of a problem. These techniques include different types of “therapies,” such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing (MI). Unlike counselling, psychotherapy is often related to a diagnosable mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and is usually a longer and more in-depth process. But it doesn’t have to be. The main point is that the process can lead to significant changes in how you perceive the world and lead to deeper personal transformation.

Therapy and Behavioural Services for Children and Families

Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, dysregulation or feelings of disconnection? We specialize in helping children and their families navigate emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges in a safe, nurturing, collaborative environment. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, depression, behavioral concerns, communication difficulties, school-related stress, grief, or social/family dynamics, the goal is to help build healthy coping skills, improve self-esteem, and foster emotional regulation. Collaboration with parents, caregivers, and other professionals is important to build a holistic plan that supports your child’s growth and well-being.

Educational Consulting

Educational Consulting focuses on training and advising members of the educational community on new technologies, classroom policies, student achievement, and many other learning areas and issues. Consultants work with and advise teachers, families, school administration, school boards, and government officials on the best educational techniques and technologies used in and out of the traditional classroom setting.

An educational consultant has teaching and/or administrative experience and uses this knowledge to advise on educational best practices which can make a positive and meaningful difference in how education is delivered and received.

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How We Help

Individuals and couples/relationships
Online Sessions
In-Person Sessions
Assessments
Treatment planning
Alcohol and substance treatment
Psychoeducation
Psychiatric referral
Behavioural coaching
School advocacy and navigation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Supportive Counselling
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
EMDR

What We Help With

Addiction (alcohol, substance/drug, gambling, video game/internet)
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety (OCD, social anxiety, stress)
Behavioural Issues
Career Guidance
Coping skills
Depression
Disability (Intellectual, autism, developmental, learning)
Educational consulting
Grief
Intellectual Disability
2SLGBTQ+
Life Coaching/Transitioning
Men’s Issues
Parenting
Relationship Issues (counselling, divorce, infidelity)
School issues (learning disabilities, behavioural issues)
Self Esteem
Self-Harm
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women’s Issues

Our Approach

Humour and Curiosity

Meaningful change is hard. We bring curiosity and a sense of humour to our counselling sessions to lighten the load along the way.

Inclusion

We meet you where you’re at right now. Experience therapy and counselling in a safer, non-judgemental, and trauma-informed setting.

Collaboration

Participate as a partner in therapy and counselling tailored to address your unique experiences, needs, and objectives.

We are proud to support our many communities!

We have two cozy clinic spaces located in the beautiful Georgian Bay/Muskoka area: Parry Sound, Seguin, Wasauksing First Nation, Shawanaga First Nation, Carling, McKellar, McDougall, Magnetawan, Rousseau, Muskoka, MacTier, Moose Deer Point First Nation, Humphrey, Foley, Orrville, Horseshoe Lake, Nobel, Pointe Au Baril, Whitestone, Dunchurch, Port Carling

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FAQ

How much does it cost?

Cost per individual session is $150 and couples/relationship counselling is $190. We accept cash, e-transfer and credit card payments. We are committed to finding ways to provide accessible services for everyone and offer sliding scale billing for eligible clients. Please contact us for more information.

Do you accept private insurance?

We accept and direct bill to most insurance companies. This means that if you have extended health insurance benefits (i.e. through your job, privately, etc.), you do not have to pay upfront and then submit your receipts to your insurance provider – we do this for you.

Do you accept NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits)?

We welcome clients enrolled in this federal benefits program. If you are an Indigenous person, you may be eligible for this funding. To find out more, please visit the website: Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).

What is our cancellation policy?

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the practitioner’s day that could have been filled by another client. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment, may be charged a cancellation fee.

Where are we located?

We offer in-person counselling at two clinic spaces, in Parry Sound and in Seguin (close to the Highway 400/Highway 141 junction). We can also arrange for “Walk & Talk,” or Out-of-Office sessions which combine being outdoors with therapy. We might walk on sidewalks in town or on trails, or explore public parks or other open spaces. But the focus of the experience is on therapy, not exercise.

How does online counselling work?

Online appointments use the Jane platform. Sessions are never recorded or stored locally, and the software is encrypted with bank-grade security. All communication is done exclusively between the counsellor and the client.

What about my privacy?

Your confidentiality is a priority. All employees of Quiet Streams Counselling adhere to federally regulated privacy standards as outlined in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the provincial Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Confidentiality has limitations, however. For instance, all professionals have a duty to report children who are exposed to family violence or are the victims of violence. Your counsellor will speak to you about these limitations at your initial visit.

Take a Step Toward Positive Change

Reach out today to find a path of healing and growth.

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