Ottawa Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
For over 20 years, Capital Choice Counselling has been providing counselling and psychotherapy. Our experienced therapists in Ottawa support individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health, relationship, and personal challenges.
Get Support for Whatever You’re Working Through
Our Ottawa Therapy &
Counselling Services
Our experienced therapists support individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of mental health, relationship, and personal concerns. Explore our services to find the support that best fits your needs and what you’d like to work on.
Ottawa Psychotherapy
At Capital Choice Counselling Ottawa, our therapists work to create an environment of collaboration. By changing your thoughts, and the way you approach challenges you can change your overall experience of life.
Marriage Counselling / Couples Counselling
Capital Choice’s marriage counsellors specialize in helping partners strengthen their relationship, by improving communication, listening to each other, and rekindling your love for your partner.
Addictions: Substance and Internet
Addictions counselling can help by making you your own hero by overcoming your addiction. Our psychotherapists are trained in addictions counselling and helping those who struggle with addiction find freedom.
Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy enables patients to recognise harmful or unproductive thought and behaviour patterns and replace them with more accurate and functional ones.
Youth Counselling (16+)
Being a teenager can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Capital Choice Youth Counselling offers support, guidance, and tools to help you navigate life and grow with confidence.
Family Counselling
What Can Therapy & Counselling Help You With?
You don’t need to know which type of therapy or therapeutic approach is right for you before reaching out. Start with what you’re experiencing. Our therapists can help you understand your concerns, identify what you’d like to change, and determine the type of support that may be appropriate for you.
What Can Therapy & Counselling Help You With?
Meet Our Team of Experienced Therapists & Counsellors
At Capital Choice Counselling, our team of skilled counsellors, registered psychotherapists, registered social workers, and psychologists know how to deliver high quality services tailored to your personal needs and situation from locations across Ottawa
How to Get Started With Your Therapy
Getting started is simple. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll help connect you with the right therapist, so you can focus on taking the next step.
Tell Us What You're Looking For
Share what you'd like support with and any preferences you have for your therapist, availability, or appointment format.
Get Matched With the Right Therapist
We'll connect you with a therapist whose experience, areas of focus, and approach align with your needs.
Book Your Appointment
Choose a convenient time to meet in person at one of our Ottawa locations or online.
Start Your Counselling
Meet with your therapist, discuss what brings you to counselling, and begin working toward your goals.
Our goal is to provide better, more accessible counselling services.
A good therapeutic fit between counsellor and client is the number one reason why people grow and change through counselling. CCCG helps you to connect with the right therapist for you.
About Capital Choice Counselling
Counselling & Therapy Across Ottawa
Capital Choice Counselling offers counselling & therapy services across Ottawa and surrounding communities, with online sessions available across Ontario.
Explore Online Counselling with Capital Choice
Life doesn’t wait, and neither should your mental health. With Online Counselling, you can connect with a trusted therapist from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere you feel safe. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply need someone to talk to, our secure virtual sessions make therapy more accessible than ever.
✔ Flexible scheduling for busy lives
✔ Safe, confidential video sessions
✔ Available across Ottawa and throughout Ontario
✔ Choose from a wide network of licensed therapists
Counselling & Therapy in Ottawa FAQs
We provide answers to your most commonly asked questions. If you have additional questions or want to learn more, please contact us.
How do I find a therapist in Ottawa?
How do I find a therapist in Ottawa?
Finding the right therapist in Ottawa starts with identifying the type of support you’re looking for and the factors that matter most to you. Consider the therapist’s areas of expertise, therapeutic approach, professional credentials, location, availability, and whether you prefer in-person or online counselling. Just as importantly, look for someone you feel comfortable speaking openly with and working alongside.
At Capital Choice Counselling, we recommend starting by using our counsellor search tool to search therapists by the main issue you’d like support with. From there, you can compare counsellors based on their expertise, availability, office hours, location, and whether they offer online or in-office appointments. This makes it easier to narrow your options and find a therapist whose experience and availability align with what you’re looking for.
What types of counselling and therapy do you offer?
What types of counselling and therapy do you offer?
Capital Choice Counselling provides counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and youth. Our therapists support clients with a broad range of mental health, emotional, relationship, and life concerns.
Depending on the therapist, areas of support may include anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and marriage concerns, parenting and family challenges, addiction and substance use, anger and emotional regulation, self-esteem, personal growth, and major life transitions.
Because therapists have different areas of training and experience, choosing a therapist whose expertise aligns with the reason you are seeking counselling can be an important part of getting started.
What therapeutic approaches do your therapists use?
What therapeutic approaches do your therapists use?
Our therapists draw from a range of therapeutic approaches rather than using the same method with every client. The approach used will depend on your concerns, goals, preferences, and the training and professional experience of the therapist you choose.
Depending on the practitioner, therapy may incorporate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), solution-focused approaches, mindfulness-based techniques, and other evidence-informed methods. Your therapist can explain their approach and how it may apply to what you want to work on during your initial sessions.
How much are your fees? Is there a sliding scale or discount available?
How much are your fees? Is there a sliding scale or discount available?
The regular fee is $180 per 1 hour session. Some fees vary according to the expertise of the counsellor. There are Counselling Interns whose fee is usually $100 and can slide down further as need be.
How many sessions do I need? Is it ongoing?
How many sessions do I need? Is it ongoing?
The number of sessions depends on your situation, your goals, the type of therapy and other factors. Some clients choose to maintain an ongoing counselling relationship, doing a number of sessions at first and then having an occasional session every now & then.
Can I attend counselling in person or online?
Can I attend counselling in person or online?
Yes. Capital Choice Counselling provides both in-person and online counselling, giving you flexibility in how you access therapy. In-person appointments are available through multiple locations across the Ottawa area, while virtual appointments allow you to meet with your therapist remotely from a private and comfortable space.
The right format depends on your preferences, schedule, location, and the type of support you are seeking. Some clients prefer meeting face-to-face, while others find online therapy easier to fit around work, family responsibilities, transportation, or other commitments.
What can I expect at psychotherapy sessions?
What can I expect at psychotherapy sessions?
Psychotherapy provides a supportive space to understand and work through emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. It can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, major life changes, and other difficulties affecting your wellbeing or daily life.
Therapy may be short-term and focused on a specific concern, or longer-term for more complex or ongoing challenges. Depending on your needs, psychotherapy can be provided individually or as part of couples, family, or group therapy. Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns, establish goals, and determine an approach that fits your needs.
A trusting relationship and active participation are important parts of the process. Your therapist may also recommend strategies or activities between sessions to help you apply what you’re working on in therapy to everyday life.
Is counselling or therapy covered by insurance?
Is counselling or therapy covered by insurance?
Counselling and psychotherapy may be covered by extended health insurance, but coverage depends on your individual benefits plan and the professional designation of the therapist providing the service. For example, a plan may provide coverage for certain registered mental health professionals while having different limits or requirements for others.
Before starting counselling, check your insurance policy for eligible practitioner types, annual or per-session limits, referral requirements, and reimbursement procedures. If insurance coverage is important when choosing a therapist, you can take the therapist’s credentials into consideration before booking.
