Counselling in
Burlington,
Ontario
Our registered counsellors and psychotherapists serve Burlington in-person at Harvester Rd and online across Ontario — for anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, stress, and more. Warm, non-clinical first session. Free 15-minute discovery call.
Our counsellors in Burlington
Alisa offers warm, accessible counselling in Burlington in-person and online across Ontario. She draws on CBT, DBT, EFT, and somatic awareness, adapting her approach to what each person needs — whether that is practical tools for anxiety and stress, or space to make sense of a difficult chapter. Many first-time clients say she makes therapy feel approachable rather than intimidating.
Olga is a Gestalt-trained Registered Psychotherapist with 7+ years of experience offering counselling in-person in Oakville and online across Burlington and Halton Region. She blends relational depth with practical tools, which suits people who want more than a checklist of techniques. Sessions feel warm and conversational, with room for whatever you bring — work stress, relationships, identity, or simply a sense that something needs to shift.
More counsellors — online across Ontario
Donna is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 18+ years of experience offering counselling online to Burlington residents and across Ontario. Her style is steady, person-centred, and trauma-informed — drawing on CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches as the work calls for them. She is a particularly good fit for clients who have not always felt understood in therapy before.
Justine is a Registered Social Worker (M.S.W., R.S.W.) offering counselling online to Burlington-area clients and across Ontario. She draws on CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness in an integrative style that meets people where they are. She works well with adults, youth, and families, and brings particular sensitivity to clients from Indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Oksana is a Registered Psychotherapist (MACP) offering counselling online to Burlington clients and across Ontario. She brings warmth, careful listening, and a developmental and attachment lens to the work. Sessions tend to suit people who want to understand themselves better — why certain patterns repeat in relationships, work, or self-talk — alongside practical support for everyday challenges.
Gina is a Registered Psychotherapist (MA, RP) offering counselling online to Burlington clients and across Ontario. Her holistic style blends CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness — a flexible framework that fits anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and the everyday wear of stress. Sessions in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Our Burlington counsellors also see clients at Anytime Anywhere Therapy, a few steps away.
Visit clinic website →Counselling in Burlington, Ontario
Counselling is talk therapy — a space where you sit with a trained professional to make sense of what is going on, build practical skills, and find a way forward. People come to counselling for many reasons: anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulty, big life transitions, grief, parenting stress, work burnout, or simply a feeling that something is off and they would like help thinking it through.
Every counsellor at GestaltReview is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO or a Registered Social Worker with OCSWSSW — the two professional bodies that regulate counselling and psychotherapy in Ontario. That means clear ethical standards, ongoing training, and proper insurance. In practice, the words counsellor, psychotherapist, and therapist are often used interchangeably; what matters most is the fit between you and the person you sit with.
In-person counselling in Burlington is at 3425 Harvester Rd, Unit 213. Online counselling is available across Ontario. Sessions start at $140, are HST exempt, and most extended health benefit plans cover them.
How to find the right counsellor in Burlington
The best counsellor for you is the one you feel comfortable being honest with. Research consistently shows that the relationship with your counsellor matters more than the specific method they use — so trust your gut. If a first session feels off, that is useful information, not a failure.
A few practical things to consider: do you want in-person or online sessions? Are you looking for short-term, focused work (eight to twelve sessions) or a longer space for exploration? Do you have a preference around language, gender, or lived experience? Are there approaches that appeal to you — practical tools, body-based work, relational depth — or are you not sure yet?
Every counsellor in our directory offers a free 15-minute discovery call. The call is informal, not a clinical assessment — a chance to ask questions, hear how they work, and see whether something clicks. Most people speak with two or three before deciding, and that is encouraged.
Common counselling approaches — at a glance
Counsellors use different styles depending on their training and what each client needs. Here is a plain-language comparison of five common approaches, with CBT highlighted because it is the one most people have heard of.
| What to look at | CBT | DBT | Gestalt | ACT | Psychodynamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In plain words | Change unhelpful thoughts & habits | Skills for big feelings | Notice what is happening right now | Accept feelings, act on values | Understand the patterns of your past |
| Often helps with | Anxiety, low mood, worry, sleep | Mood swings, overwhelm, relationships | Self-understanding, relationships, stuckness | Chronic stress, perfectionism | Long-standing patterns, identity |
| Feel of sessions | Structured, focused, practical | Skill-based with practice | Conversational, present-focused | Reflective with small experiments | Open, exploratory, unhurried |
| Between sessions | Yes — practical exercises | Yes — skills practice | Sometimes — noticing tasks | Sometimes — small actions | Rarely |
| Typical length | 8–20 sessions | 3–6 months | Open-ended | 8–16 sessions | 6 months or longer |
| Good fit if you like | Clear plan & tools | Structure with feeling | Depth & conversation | Mindful, practical mix | Time to explore |
Counselling across Halton Region and Ontario
All our counsellors offer online sessions across Ontario. In-person counselling is available in Burlington and nearby Oakville.
Common questions
What is counselling, and how is it different from therapy?
In Ontario the words counselling, psychotherapy, and therapy are mostly used to mean the same thing — a confidential conversation with a trained professional to help you work through what is on your mind. Historically counselling sometimes meant shorter, more practical work and psychotherapy meant longer, more depth-oriented work, but in everyday use that line has mostly blurred. All our counsellors are registered psychotherapists or social workers, so whichever word you use, you are working with someone qualified.
Who needs counselling?
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. People come for everyday stress, work pressure, a relationship that is not quite right, parenting questions, a difficult decision, grief, a sense of being stuck, or just wanting space to think clearly. If something is on your mind enough that you have considered it, that is reason enough to book a free discovery call and see if it might help.
How much does counselling in Burlington cost?
Counselling sessions in Burlington at GestaltReview range from $140 to $190 per 50-minute session. Sliding scale pricing is available if cost is a barrier — mention this during your free discovery call. Counselling and psychotherapy are exempt from HST in Ontario, and most extended health benefit plans cover sessions with Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) or Registered Social Workers (OCSWSSW).
Is online counselling actually effective?
Yes. Research over the past decade consistently shows online counselling is as effective as in-person for most concerns, including anxiety, low mood, and relationship work. Some people prefer the comfort of being at home; others prefer the clearer boundary of leaving the house for a session. Both work — it is largely a matter of what suits your life. All our online sessions use PHIPA-compliant, encrypted video.
How many sessions of counselling do I need?
There is no single answer. Some people come for four to six sessions of focused work and feel better. Others find a steady weekly or fortnightly rhythm over several months really useful. Long-term counselling — six months or more — suits people who want a consistent space to think alongside someone. Your counsellor will check in regularly about how things are going and whether the pace and length still feel right.
Can I switch counsellors if it is not a fit?
Absolutely — and please do. Fit matters more than almost anything else in counselling, and not every pairing works. If something feels off, you can tell your current counsellor (a good one will support that), or simply book a discovery call with someone else in our directory. There is no awkwardness in changing. It is the most important thing you can do for the work.
A gentle introduction to how counselling works
GestaltReview is, at heart, a publication about relational and humanistic therapy — the traditions that pay particular attention to the conversation itself, the body, and the present moment. A lot of what makes counselling helpful is not technique; it is being met as a whole person by someone who is genuinely listening.
If you are new to counselling, the short reads below are a soft place to start. They are written for people considering therapy for the first time, not for clinicians.