Spero Counselling Services

At Spero Counselling Services, we believe that every individual has the potential to bloom and flourish, just like a bud that unfurls into a beautiful flower. Our mission is to provide a safe, respectful, and compassionate space for individuals to explore their challenges, concerns, and aspirations. We are dedicated to partnering with our clients to unlock their inner strength, resilience, and wisdom, enabling them to navigate life's complexities with greater ease and confidence.

Our Approach

Our counselling approach is rooted in respect, partnership, and compassion. We believe that a collaborative relationship between the therapist and client is essential in achieving a positive and empowering experience in therapy. Our therapists will listen to your story with openness, non-judgment, attention, and curiosity, seeking to understand your unique experiences and perspectives. We recognize that each individual is valuable and unique, and that every life story holds meaning. Our goal is to create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood, and where you can experience a sense of safety and respect.

Our Services

At Spero Counselling Services, we offer a range of services to support individuals in their journey towards greater wellbeing and fulfillment. Our specialties include anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, stress, depression, grief and loss, eating disorders, abusive dynamics within intimate relationships, self-esteem, and childhood trauma. Our therapists are trained to work with individuals, couples, and families, and we offer services in English, French, and Spanish.

Our counselling services are designed to empower individuals to:

• Develop coping strategies and resilience to manage anxiety, stress, and other challenges
• Navigate life transitions with greater ease and confidence
• Improve relationships and communication skills
• Enhance self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-worth
• Process and heal from past traumas and painful experiences
• Cultivate a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment

Supervision Services

In addition to our counselling services, we also offer supervision services for therapists and mental health professionals. Our supervision approach is relational and collaborative, and our goal is to create a space where therapists can process client concerns and challenges together. We offer didactic and group supervision options, and our supervision services are designed to support therapists in their ongoing growth and development.

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of experienced and compassionate therapists who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our clients. Our founder, Janina Kanonas, is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and she has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Brooke Mason, our registered psychotherapist (Qualifying), has a strong background in working with children and adults, and she is committed to supporting individuals in their journey towards greater wellbeing and fulfillment.

At Spero Counselling Services, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and compassionate space for individuals to explore their challenges, concerns, and aspirations. We believe that every individual has the potential to bloom and flourish, and we are dedicated to partnering with our clients to unlock their inner strength, resilience, and wisdom.