Welcome to Nest Family Counselling!

Your Mental Health Matters

We are honoured to support you and your mental health journey! It is the client’s responsibility to review and ensure insurance coverage. The Nest Family Counselling team of Therapists hold various designations. We offer direct billing, depending on the provider and coverage. We have Certified Canadian Counsellors, Registered Provisional Psychologists & Registered Psychologists on staff.

A few things to take note of:

  • Intake forms must be filled out by ALL attending members before the session begins. Please click “Intake Forms” in your client profile to ensure the intake has been completed and submitted.

  • We require a valid credit card on file for all bookings. Your credit card will be your default form of payment unless you specify otherwise.

  • If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, we require 48 hours’ notice before your appointment. Failure to give appropriate notice, or a no-show, will result in a 100% session fee that will be remitted to your credit card on file at the time of the missed appointment.

HOW TO CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT:

For group appointments (relationship, family), please ensure that all participants are cancelled. - through your online booking account (Jane)

- call us at 587-714-2412 (please leave a voicemail if we are unavailable) - email us at *contact@nestfamilycounselling.com*

Youth & Child Clients

  • To book a new YOUTH or CHILD client, please book an Initial Parent Session first.

For immediate help or emergencies, please get in touch with 911 or attend your nearest medical facility.

Adult (Individual) Therapy (18+)

Adult therapy is a therapeutic process designed to help individuals address emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges in adulthood. It can involve a variety of approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, or mindfulness-based techniques, to work through issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. The therapist provid... Read More

Adult therapy is a therapeutic process designed to help individuals address emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges in adulthood. It can involve a variety of approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, or mindfulness-based techniques, to work through issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. The therapist provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with the goal of improving mental health, increasing self-awareness, and fostering personal growth.


Relationship Therapy

Relationship counseling is a form of therapy that helps couples or partners address and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their connection. It focuses on issues such as trust, intimacy, emotional support, and conflict resolution. The therapist works with the couple to identify patterns of behavior, enhance understanding, and develop healthier ways of relating to one anoth... Read More

Relationship counseling is a form of therapy that helps couples or partners address and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their connection. It focuses on issues such as trust, intimacy, emotional support, and conflict resolution. The therapist works with the couple to identify patterns of behavior, enhance understanding, and develop healthier ways of relating to one another. The goal is to improve the quality of the relationship, deepen emotional bonds, and support mutual growth.


Pre-Marital Therapy

Pre-marital therapy is a form of counseling designed to help couples prepare for marriage by addressing potential challenges and strengthening their relationship. It focuses on improving communication, setting expectations, managing conflict, and aligning values and goals. The therapist guides the couple in discussing topics such as finances, intimacy, family dynamics, and long-term plans. The ... Read More

Pre-marital therapy is a form of counseling designed to help couples prepare for marriage by addressing potential challenges and strengthening their relationship. It focuses on improving communication, setting expectations, managing conflict, and aligning values and goals. The therapist guides the couple in discussing topics such as finances, intimacy, family dynamics, and long-term plans. The goal is to build a strong foundation for a healthy, lasting marriage by enhancing understanding, resolving concerns, and fostering a positive, supportive partnership. This 8-session program covers a wide range of pre-marital topics such as: communication, family, finances, intimacy, values & beliefs, conflict resolution, building connection, and marriage roles & expectations.


Family Therapy (18+)

Whether you are part of a nuclear family, a blended family or a step-family, Family Counselling helps to develop skills and create a culture of trust through effective family strategies. Family therapy is a form of counseling that focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within a family unit. It involves all or some family members and aims to add... Read More

Whether you are part of a nuclear family, a blended family or a step-family, Family Counselling helps to develop skills and create a culture of trust through effective family strategies. Family therapy is a form of counseling that focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within a family unit. It involves all or some family members and aims to address issues such as parenting challenges, trauma, addiction, mental health problems, or conflict. The therapist helps the family understand dynamics, develop healthier patterns of interaction, and work together to resolve problems. The goal is to improve family functioning, support individual well-being, and foster a supportive, cohesive environment.

All participating members MUST be ADULTS.


Co-Parent Therapy

Co-parenting therapy is a type of counseling designed to help separated or divorced parents work together effectively in raising their children. It focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and establishing clear boundaries and expectations for parenting. The therapist supports both parents in navigating challenges such as decision-making, discipline, and co-parenting schedules, ... Read More

Co-parenting therapy is a type of counseling designed to help separated or divorced parents work together effectively in raising their children. It focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and establishing clear boundaries and expectations for parenting. The therapist supports both parents in navigating challenges such as decision-making, discipline, and co-parenting schedules, to create a positive and consistent environment for the children. The overall aim is to reduce tension between parents and promote cooperation, ensuring the children’s emotional well-being remains a top priority.

Step-parents/bonus parents are welcome to attend as well, however, please note that all participants must be mutually agreed upon before attending.
*Co-parent Counselling IS NOT intended to be used as a form of parental assessment/parenting time evaluation or formally produce (or enforce) a legally binding document.


Child Therapy (3-12)

Child therapy is a type of psychological treatment designed to help children cope with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. It involves using age-appropriate techniques such as play therapy, art, or talk therapy to help children express their feelings, understand their emotions, and develop coping skills. The therapist works with both the child and, when appropriate, their family... Read More

Child therapy is a type of psychological treatment designed to help children cope with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. It involves using age-appropriate techniques such as play therapy, art, or talk therapy to help children express their feelings, understand their emotions, and develop coping skills. The therapist works with both the child and, when appropriate, their family to address issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, or behavioral problems. The goal is to support healthy emotional development and improve overall well-being.

Ages 3-12


Youth Therapy (13+)

Youth therapy is a therapeutic process aimed at helping adolescents navigate emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. It uses a variety of approaches, such as talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or family therapy, to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and identity struggles. The therapist provides a safe space for young people to expres... Read More

Youth therapy is a therapeutic process aimed at helping adolescents navigate emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. It uses a variety of approaches, such as talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or family therapy, to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and identity struggles. The therapist provides a safe space for young people to express their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward positive change. The focus is on fostering resilience, improving emotional regulation, and supporting healthy development during the transition from childhood to adulthood.

For all initial YOUTH bookings, please book in an PARENT Initial Session. The PARENT session is required to begin the process. After the attendance of the Initial Parent Session, our admin will book in the First Youth Session. All subsequent bookings can be done online as a returning Youth.

Youth bookings are for ages 13-18. If the child is part of a shared custody arrangement, a court order and written consent must be provided from all guardians.


Parent Support

A parent support session in therapy is designed to help parents navigate challenges in raising their children, offering guidance on effective parenting strategies, behavior management, and emotional support. The therapist works with parents to address specific issues such as discipline, communication, setting boundaries, managing stress, and understanding their child's emotional or behavioral n... Read More

A parent support session in therapy is designed to help parents navigate challenges in raising their children, offering guidance on effective parenting strategies, behavior management, and emotional support. The therapist works with parents to address specific issues such as discipline, communication, setting boundaries, managing stress, and understanding their child's emotional or behavioral needs. These sessions aim to strengthen parenting skills, improve family dynamics, and provide parents with the tools and confidence they need to support their child's well-being and development. These sessions are for parents of current child and youth clients who are wanting to book in a follow up session.


Discernment Therapy

Discernment therapy is a short-term, structured approach designed to help couples in a troubled relationship decide whether to pursue separation, divorce or commit to working on their relationship. It focuses on clarifying the couple’s concerns, goals, and readiness for change. The therapist helps each partner explore perspectives, motivations, and options, providing tools to understand whether... Read More

Discernment therapy is a short-term, structured approach designed to help couples in a troubled relationship decide whether to pursue separation, divorce or commit to working on their relationship. It focuses on clarifying the couple’s concerns, goals, and readiness for change. The therapist helps each partner explore perspectives, motivations, and options, providing tools to understand whether they want to reconcile or move forward separately. The goal is to help the couple make a clear, informed decision about the future of their relationship.

This 1-5 session process occurs before Relationship Counselling. Couples clients can transition to Discernment Counselling at any point during the Couples Counselling process if one or more parties identify as not being sure if they want to work on the relationship.


First Responders | Military | Veterans

The rewarding career of First Responders, Military and Veterans can bring unique challenges. Trauma based work can help to unpack complex experiences. Hayley is an approved provider through Veterans Affairs Canada, Medavie Blue Cross, Sunlife and more.


Extended Sessions (110 Min)

Extended session are intended for clients who would like additional time in session. These 110 minute sessions are available for individuals and relationships


Consultation (15 Min)

A 15-minute consultation is an opportunity to get to know your therapist, their therapeutic approach and formal details regarding session length and cost. You ARE NOT an active client until you have attended a first session and the informed consent process has been completed. Therapists are not legally allowed to receive specifics or work on active goals during the consultation. Check out ou... Read More

A 15-minute consultation is an opportunity to get to know your therapist, their therapeutic approach and formal details regarding session length and cost. You ARE NOT an active client until you have attended a first session and the informed consent process has been completed. Therapists are not legally allowed to receive specifics or work on active goals during the consultation. Check out our team page to discover more about the individual therapists we have on staff!

Hayley works primarily from a client-centred, holistic approach where she empower clients to see their own inner strengths as they move through personal growth and change.

Hayley is passionate about working with individuals (teens & adults) and couples

Hayley’s specialties include anxiety, parenting issues, trauma, eating disorders, work stress, and those wanting to enhance their relationships.

Hayley believes in authenticity and brings humour, interaction, skilled intervention and passion into her work.

Hayley works primarily from a client-centred, holistic approach where she empower clients to see ... Read More

Stephanie values the power of connection, compassion, and the innate wisdom we all carry within ourselves.

As a deep feeler and a curious observer, Stephanie appreciates that healing is a unique, deeply personal journey.

In her work as a counsellor, she honours the messiness and complexity of each person’s story, and approaches every individual story with warmth, authenticity, and patience.

Her past work as educator provided grounded experience when working with children, youth and their family system. Stephanie works with a multidisciplinary lens.

Stephanie values the power of connection, compassion, and the innate wisdom we all carry within o... Read More

As a registered social worker with 15 years of experience providing therapy, Claire has a unique understanding of the challenges faced by adults and families with children and youth who are experiencing struggles with their mental health. ​ Having completed play therapy training for certification with the CAPT (through the Maritime Play Therapy Center), Claire is currently completing her supervision hours with a Certified Play Therapist Supervisor!

Claire works from a neurodiversity-affirming approach, and I has completed training and obtained certification in Autplay Therapy. Using a prescriptive approach to play therapy, Claire tailors her approach to the specific needs of the child and family. ​ While Claire primarily works with children, teens, parents, and families who have experienced significant attachment trauma, she has over 10 years of experience providing trauma therapy to adults, and continues to see adults who have experienced complex trauma.

Claire’s main modalities are EMDR therapy, equine assisted therapy, sand tray therapy, play therapy, internal family systems informed, and all in the context of being a relational, attachment-based, and neurodiverse affirming therapist

As a registered social worker with 15 years of experience providing therapy, Claire has a unique ... Read More

Leading with compassion and curiosity, Brooke specializes in working with both adolescents and adults.

Brooke’s specialties include working with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, healing from narcissistic abuse, addiction, anger management, depression, grief, self-growth, school issues, bullying, and other concerns.

Brooke believes in the power of change and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. Within the safe and comfortable environment at the Nest, individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions, and ultimately, transform their lives for the better!

Leading with compassion and curiosity, Brooke specializes in working with both adolescents and ad... Read More

As a Registered Social Worker for over 10 years, Jessica is grateful to support individuals through life’s challenges, providing a nonjudgmental, safe space for exploration and healing.

Using an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused approach, Jessica can help navigate issues related to anxiety, addiction and self-esteem while breaking intergenerational cycles.

She feels therapy is a collaborative journey, integrating self-compassion, self-awareness, and various techniques like EMDR, EFIT, mindfulness, and CBT. Her goal is to empower individuals to live with dignity, fostering growth, emotional safety, and connection to their true selves.

As a Registered Social Worker for over 10 years, Jessica is grateful to support individuals throu... Read More

Robin specializes in working with adults, couples, co-parents, and relationships. Focusing on empowerment, her approach is grounded in both practicality and effective therapeutic techniques. The foundation of Robin’s therapeutic lens is rooted in positive regard and empathy.

​Robin’s specialties include relationships, co-parenting relationships, depression, anxiety, infidelity, anxiety, grief, complex change, parenting, divorce, self-esteem, women’s issues and life transitions.

Whether you’re struggling with a specific issue or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, Robin is here to help!

Robin specializes in working with adults, couples, co-parents, and relationships. Focusing on emp... Read More

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