ABOUT CALMING TREE COUNSELLING

Your neighbourhood counselling and psychotherapy clinic, serving Kitchener-Waterloo, in-person and virtually since 2017. 

Experience comfort in therapy.

Committed to making your journey feel safe, approachable, and uniquely yours.

GROWING WITH AUTHENTICITY

Balanced with compassionate care.

At Calming Tree Counselling, we prioritize genuine connection. Therapy isn’t about fixing, it’s about providing a compassionate space to explore challenges and uncover strengths.

Our empathetic therapists are here to support you and your family with care, kindness, and a person-centered approach, rooted in wholeheartedness and inclusivity.

We’re your therapists if:

  • You’re seeking a warm, supportive space to feel heard and understood.

  • You’re ready to explore your challenges with a team that prioritizes empathy and care.

  • You value a collaborative approach that helps you navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity.

  • You’re looking for a partner in your growth—someone to walk alongside you as you create meaningful change.

Therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all. It’s about YOU.

Our experienced therapists share a common purpose: to provide inclusive, client-centered care in a welcoming space. With expertise in children’s, individual, teen, and relationship therapy, we tailor support to your unique needs.

Rooted in compassion and connection, we help you break cycles, build healthier relationships, and rediscover yourself. Our goal is simple—to create a nurturing space where individuals and families can heal, grow, and thrive. Whether you're new to therapy or returning, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Your Team

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CORE VALUES

Your trust is invaluable to us! 

Choosing Calming Tree Counselling means choosing:

Whole-Family Approach:

Supporting clients of all ages to foster growth across the family unit.

Client-Centered Care:

Therapy tailored to your story, your pace, and your goals.

Inclusive and Judgment-Free Support:

Creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Experienced and Compassionate Therapists:

Lifelong learners dedicated to evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.


WHEN THERAPY BECOMES A PART OF YOU

Making therapy approachable, compassionate, and accessible for everyone. Whether in-person or virtual, our sessions are designed to empower, validate, and connect you.

A safe space for growth strengthens families and fosters healthier communities. To make therapy more accessible, we offer reduced rate counselling with therapists-in-training under close supervision, ensuring professional, high-quality care at an affordable cost.


Empowered: Equipped with tools and strategies to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Heard: Your story matters, and you’ll leave every session feeling validated and understood.

Lighter: Therapy helps you let go of burdens, shift perspectives, and embrace new possibilities.

Connected: To yourself, your emotions, and the people who matter most in your life.

Uncomfortable: It’s new and unfamiliar, so processing it all takes time.

COUNSELLING SERVICES

Genuine connection and meaningful growth.

We meet you where you are, because healing looks different for everyone.

At Calming Tree, we approach therapy with empathy, honest communication, and practical strategies tailored to your unique journey. Whether supporting your child, navigating adolescence, overcoming personal challenges, or strengthening relationships, we're here for you.

Let’s create growth and change, together.

YOUR FIRST STEPS

Feeling like you’re ready for a change? Let’s get started:

  1. Click here to book your complimentary consult.

  2. You can choose the therapist right for you.

  3. Congratulate yourself on taking the first step!