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Psychotherapy & Counselling in Collingwood

Thoughtful, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and youth — in person and virtually across Ontario.

Therapy That Treats the Whole Person

At Collaborative Health Group, we believe mental and physical well-being are deeply connected. Our registered psychotherapists offer counselling for individuals, couples, and youth in Collingwood and the surrounding Georgian Bay area, as well as virtually for clients across Ontario.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or a significant life transition, our therapists provide a calm, non-judgmental space where your goals shape the work. Sessions are available in person at our First Street clinic in Collingwood, or online from wherever you are in Ontario.

What sets our psychotherapy practice apart is its setting. At Collaborative Health, your therapist works alongside our chiropractors, massage therapists, and other practitioners. When it’s appropriate and with your consent, care can be coordinated across the team — a meaningful advantage for clients experiencing symptoms that show up both mentally and physically.

What Is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy — often called therapy or counselling — is a collaborative, evidence-based process for understanding and changing the thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviours that are getting in the way of living well.

Unlike crisis intervention or medication management, psychotherapy builds lasting change. Over time, clients develop greater self-awareness, stronger emotional regulation, and practical skills they carry into everyday life. It’s not about being told what to do — it’s about gaining clarity and tools to make the choices that align with who you want to be.

Psychotherapy is regulated in Ontario. Both Tanya Lawrence and Katy Wood hold the designation of Registered Psychotherapist, which means their credentials, training, and practice are governed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

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Approaches We Use

Our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, tailored to each client’s situation and goals:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Identify and reshape the thought patterns and behaviours that keep you stuck

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Build psychological flexibility and move toward a life guided by your values

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCBT)

Integrate mindfulness with CBT principles to support lasting change

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

An evidence-based framework for improving communication, deepening connection, and resolving conflict

Psychodynamic and Narrative Therapy

Explore how your history shapes your present, and reauthor the stories that no longer serve you

Trauma-Informed and Mind-Body Approaches

Address how the nervous system holds experience, supporting change that goes beyond talk alone

Person-Centred and Strengths-Based Therapy

Work from your existing strengths, values, and inner wisdom

Who We Work With

Our therapists support adults, couples, and youth dealing with:

  • Anxiety, chronic stress, and panic
  • Depression and persistent low mood
  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion
  • Grief and loss
  • Major life transitions — career shifts, relationship changes, relocation, becoming a parent
  • Relationship and communication difficulties
  • Identity and self-image concerns
  • Neurodivergence
  • People-pleasing patterns and struggles with boundaries
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Mind-body symptoms — tension, fatigue, sleep difficulties, and unexplained physical symptoms
  • Chronic illness and caregiver stress

If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing fits, that’s a normal part of the process. The free 15-minute consultation is exactly for that.

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In Person in Collingwood. Online Across Ontario.

Both of our psychotherapists see clients in person at 330 First St in Collingwood. Virtual counselling sessions are available for anyone located elsewhere in Ontario — whether you’re in Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Thornbury, Meaford, or anywhere further afield.

Virtual therapy through a registered psychotherapist is covered by most Ontario extended health benefits plans under the same category as in-person sessions. If insurance coverage matters to you, we encourage you to check your plan or call us — we’re happy to help clarify.

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Free 15-Minute Consultation

Starting therapy is a big step. Our free 15-minute consultation gives you the chance to ask questions, get a feel for whether we’re the right fit, and take that first step without any pressure or commitment.

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  • No obligation to book ongoing sessions
  • No treatment provided in the consultation
  • Available by phone

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