Sometimes, the hardest part of healthcare work is feeling like no one truly understands. When your therapist has walked in similar shoes, you don’t need to explain every detail or justify your feelings. You can be fully seen, understood, and supported — which makes healing and resilience more possible.

Together, we bring decades of experience and understanding of healthcare — from the frontline to regional, provincial, and national levels. Some of us have held the same regulated healthcare role for many years, while others have worn multiple hats across the healthcare system. This combined perspective allows us to truly understand the complexities, challenges, and pressures you face.

From from the owner:

“I have witnessed burnout firsthand — from healthcare teams locally to professionals across Canada. I have studied these challenges extensively and actively support national mental health campaigns. I created this clinic to give back to the tireless individuals who show up every day, dedicating themselves to the care of others.”

Find your lived-experience therapist today!

Getting started with therapy at Serene Woods Psychotherapy is simple. You can reach out directly or connect through a referral—whichever is easiest for you.

• Contact Us Directly: Call 613-600-5322 or email our clinic to book an appointment (admin@mycounselling.ca). We’ll guide you through scheduling, answer your questions, and discuss whether in-person or virtual sessions work best for you.

• Referral: A health professional or you can complete a referral from our website. Once we receive it, we’ll reach out to help you schedule your first session.

Our team is here to make the process straightforward and supportive, so you can start focusing on your wellbeing without unnecessary delays.

Yes. We support working, retired, and on leave health professionals as well as students, residents and fellows.

Healthcare training can be intense, emotionally demanding, and stressful. Our therapists provide a safe, confidential space to process the pressures you face.

Serene Woods Psychotherapy operates Monday to Sunday (day and evening) by appointment only. Our therapists have dedicated sessions for the Health Professionals Clinic on specific days per therapist.

To schedule a session or get answers to your questions, please call our main line at 613‑600‑5322. We strive to respond promptly and accommodate your scheduling needs whenever possible.

We understand that health professionals work rotating shift work, potentially unpredictable schedules, long hours, and may be called away at a moment’s notice if on-call. At Serene Woods Psychotherapy, we offer flexible appointment options—including evenings, weekends, and virtual sessions—to accommodate your unique availability.

Our goal is to make it easier for you to prioritize your mental health without adding stress to your already demanding schedule. We work with you to find times that fit your life, so getting support is practical, accessible, and confidential.

We understand that times of significant events or processing can feel overwhelming, and immediate support is often needed. That’s why we offer dedicated urgent sessions, doing our best to provide an appointment within 72 hours.

Our goal is to ensure you receive timely, compassionate care when you need it most, in a safe and supportive environment.

Serene Woods Psychotherapy is not a crisis call centre or emergency department, and we are unable to provide immediate emergency response.