Ottawa Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
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Our Ottawa Counselling Services
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
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.
Meet our team of professional Ottawa counsellors
About Capital Choice Counselling
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
Frequently Asked
Questions
How do I find the right Counsellor for me?
How do I find the right Counsellor for me?
We recommend that you search counsellors by expertise for the main counselling issue using our tool. This gives you a better idea of the counsellor(s) in terms of expertise, availability, office hours, and online/in office.
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.
Do you offer online or virtual counselling by Zoom or phone?
Do you offer online or virtual counselling by Zoom or phone?
Traditionally, the practice of counselling and therapy has been in-person office sessions. However, technology has changed things – and the sudden onset of the COVID-19 era has changed things even further. Most of our counsellors and therapists now offer online and virtual counselling. The counsellor’s webpage will state if they work in office or online, or both.
What can I expect at psychotherapy sessions?
What can I expect at psychotherapy sessions?
Psychotherapy, often known as talk therapy, is a means to support people who are experiencing a wide range of emotional problems and mental illnesses. Psychotherapy can aid in reducing or managing bothersome symptoms, allowing a person to function more efficiently. Psychotherapy can help with a broad range of issues including impact of trauma, sickness, or loss, as well as specific mental disorders like depression or anxiety. Psychotherapy comes in a variety of forms, and some of them may be more effective for particular issues than others. Medication or other therapies can be combined with psychotherapy. Therapy can benefit both children and adults and can be provided in an individual, family, couple, or group context. Psychotherapy requires active participation from the patient as well as the therapist. To collaborate effectively and get the rewards of psychotherapy, a trusting relationship with your therapist is needed. Psychotherapy can be short-term and can be completed in a few sessions to address current problems. It could also be long-term and take months to address more complicated, long-standing problems. Together, the patient and therapist plan the treatment’s objectives as well as the details of how frequently and for how long to meet. And finally, follow your agreed-upon treatment plan, be open and honest, and approach the session as a collaborative effort to help you get the most out of psychotherapy. Such as journaling or putting what you’ve learned into practise. Learn more about our Psychotherapy offerings at Capital Choice Counselling here.
