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A team of therapists offering specialized psychotherapy for children, youth, couples and adults

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Compassionate Support When You Need It Most

If you’re facing stress, anxiety, or difficult transitions, you’re not alone. At Rooted in Counselling, we’re here to help you make sense of what you’re carrying and move toward greater calm and confidence. Book your session and let’s walk together.

Why Choose Us:

  • No waitlist

  • Flexible session times including daytime, evening and weekend

  • Affordable Counselling Program

  • Direct billing

  • Team of Registered Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapist

Individual Counselling

Individual counselling offers a safe, grounded space to explore what you’re carrying and what you want to change. Together, we look beneath the surface of stress, overwhelm, or patterns that no longer serve you, and create a path toward clarity and growth. This is your time to feel supported, understood, and rooted in meaningful change.

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Couples Counselling

Couples counselling helps you and your partner reconnect, communicate openly, and understand the patterns shaping your relationship. With a calm, supportive approach, we work together to strengthen trust, deepen connection, and create healthier ways of relating. It’s a space to rebuild your “we” with intention

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Children, Youth and Family Counselling

Children, youth and family counselling supports families in navigating conflict, communication challenges, and big life transitions. We create a environment where each person feels heard, and where healthier patterns and stronger relationships can grow. Together, we work toward more harmony, understanding, and connection at home.

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“Rooted helped me truly grow as a beautiful individual. My therapist celebrates me, shows empathy, kindness, and patience. This is exactly how I view a caring approach to practice”

— Counselling Client, 2025

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HOW IT WORKS

  • Book a free consultation with one of our therapists. This helps us understand your needs and connect you with the right support from the very start.

  • Your consultation takes place virtually so you can easily meet your therapist. The right fit is important to us — this step ensures you feel comfortable and supported.

  • Based on your preference, sessions can be held in our office or online. Your therapist will work with you to establish your goals and create a personalized plan.

  • Your therapist will support you through each stage of your progress, helping you build insight, develop coping tools, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Meet the Team

  • NATASHA RYKASZEWSKI, MSW, RSW

    Founder • Master of Social Work (MSW), Registered Social Worker • ‍EMDR Certified Therapist
    • Youth & adults
    • Anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal conflict, emotional regulation, trauma
    • Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • ELLY MOWERS, MSW, RSW

    Master of Social Work (MSW), Registered Social Worker
    • Youth & adults
    • Addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, body image, legal issues, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, gender & sexuality, OCD, relationships, grief, spiritual concerns
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Arts-Based Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, and Motivational Interviewing

  • KATIE HILLIER, MSW, RSW

    Master of Social Work (MSW), Registered Social Worker

    • Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Training, Infant Mental Health Certification
    • Perinatal families, children, youth & adults
    • Perinatal mental health, trauma, family conflict, attachment, self-harm, reproductive challenges
    • Play-based therapy, narrative therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR)

  • ZOE FYSIKOUDI, RP

    Registered Psychotherapist
    •Children, youth, families
    •Anxiety, relational issues, behavioural •concerns, emotional dysregulation, grief, trauma
    •Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Puppet-Assisted Therapy, Bibliotherapy, Talk Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR)

  • ELISE DELORME, RP-Q

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
    • Children, youth, adults & couples
    • Anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, OCD, BPD, ADHD, ASD
    •Client-centered, holistic, collaborative

  • ALLISON JONES, RP

    Registered Psychotherapist
    • Children, youth and adults
    • Emotional regulation, attachment, parenting, trauma, behavioural issues, anxiety
    • PCI Certified Parent Coach® - Parent Coaching Institute, Art Therapy Program - The Toronto Art Therapy Institute, Theraplay Canada, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • WENDY HOGARTH, RP-Q

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Psychospiritual Therapist
    • Adults
    • Grief, work stress and burnt out, life transitions, spiritual struggles, relational issues
    • IFS, CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, somatic therapy

  • DANIEL (“DAN”) SIMON, RP-Q

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
    • Adults & couples
    •ADHD, grief, relationships, anger, identity, anxiety
    • EFT, attachment theory, narrative therapy

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Pricing & Insurance Information

We strive to make therapy accessible and straightforward.


Standard Session Rate
Our regular 50-minute counselling sessions are billed at $140-$170.

Affordable Counselling Program
We offer a limited number of reduced-fee sessions for clients who may require financial flexibility.

Direct Billing
Direct billing is available with select insurance providers, helping reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Extended Health Benefits
Many extended health plans provide coverage for services offered by Registered Social Workers (MSWs/RSWs) and Registered Psychotherapists (RPs/RP-Qs). Receipts are provided for reimbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No referral is required. You can book a complimentary consultation or counselling session at any time. Many clients self-refer when they feel ready to begin therapy.

  • Most clients begin with weekly or bi-weekly sessions to build momentum. Your therapist will help you determine a frequency that fits your goals, comfort level, and schedule.

  • Yes. We offer virtual sessions for convenience, accessibility, and flexibility. You can choose to meet online, in person, or switch between the two based on your needs.

  • Feeling nervous is completely normal. Your first consultation is a gentle, no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions, get to know your therapist, and explore whether it feels like the right fit.

  • Yes. We offer a limited number of sliding-scale appointments to support clients who may need financial flexibility. Please inquire during your consultation if this might be helpful.

  • Absolutely. Your sessions are private and confidential. Information is only shared with your consent or when required by law for safety reasons. Your therapist will explain confidentiality during your first session.