Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counselling in Waterloo & Guelph
At Qualia Counselling, we are dedicated to unlocking human potential through evidence-based mental health care. Founded on the principles of professional excellence and compassionate support, our team of highly trained therapists specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other proven therapeutic approaches. With over 15 years of community trust, we offer personalized treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, serving individuals, couples, and families across Waterloo, Guelph, and surrounding regions. Our clinicians combine advanced academic training with real-world expertise, having educated thousands of postgraduate learners while maintaining active clinical practices.As leaders in mental health education, we partner with Wilfrid Laurier University and McMaster School of Medicine to ensure our practice remains at the forefront of therapeutic innovation. Every session reflects our commitment to eliminating suffering and helping clients live authentically through science-backed interventions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Women's Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Children and Youth
Couples and Families
Trauma and PTSD
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Indigenous Services
CBT Training Workshops
Lower Cost Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer CBT therapy backed by 15+ years of community trust
- Our clinicians combine clinical practice with academic leadership
- We maintain partnerships with Wilfrid Laurier University and McMaster School of Medicine
- We guarantee no waitlists for our mental health services
- Our therapists provide culturally sensitive care for diverse populations
What people say
Award-winning psychotherapy
No waitlists
Culturally sensitive care
Specialized CBT expertise
Compassionate therapists
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Through evidence-based techniques, we address anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. Our therapists work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies that empower clients to improve their mental health and quality of life through practical, skills-based approaches.
Women's Mental Health
Specialized mental health support for women across all life stages, including prenatal, postnatal, and menopausal care. Our therapists address reproductive health challenges like postnatal depression, infertility, and traumatic birth experiences. We provide a safe space to navigate gender-specific mental health concerns with clinicians who understand women's unique psychological needs.
Eating Disorders
Comprehensive treatment for eating disorders in adults, youth, and children, including ARFID, binging, and purging behaviors. Our trained specialists use CBT to address the psychological factors behind eating challenges while supporting physical health improvements. We help clients develop healthier relationships with food and body image through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Children and Youth
Specialized mental health support for children and adolescents facing school, community, or online challenges. Our Play-Based CBT approach makes therapy engaging while developing emotional regulation skills. We offer parent coaching to strengthen family dynamics and help young people navigate developmental challenges in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Trauma and PTSD
Specialized trauma treatment using CBT-T (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma) and other evidence-based approaches. Our trauma specialists help clients process catastrophic experiences like car accidents or abuse. We focus on post-traumatic growth, helping clients not just recover but develop greater resilience and personal insight through compassionate, structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Michelle Elliott
Registered Social Worker
With extensive experience in trauma and addictions, Michelle Elliott combines CBT, DBT, and EFT therapies to help clients achieve lasting recovery. Her compassionate approach creates safe therapeutic spaces for clients to explore complex mental health challenges.
Dr. Narine Sookram
Registered Social Worker
Dr. Narine Sookram specializes in anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based CBT approaches. Her academic background combines clinical practice with research expertise, offering clients both practical solutions and deep understanding of mental health challenges.
Kari-Anne Eby
Registered Social Worker
Kari-Anne Eby focuses on children's mental health, anxiety, OCD, and LGBTQIA2S+ support. Her background in education helps her connect with young clients, using developmentally appropriate techniques to address anxiety and trauma in a nurturing therapeutic environment.
Susan Reid
Registered Social Worker
As an Anishinaabe Kwe from Treaty 3, Susan Reid brings cultural sensitivity to treating psychosis, eating disorders, and women's health issues. Her work bridges Indigenous perspectives with evidence-based practices to provide holistic mental health care.
Saria Reynolds
Registered Social Worker
Saria Reynolds combines clinical expertise with supervisory experience to deliver high-quality mental health services. Her practice integrates evidence-based approaches with personalized care strategies to address diverse client needs across the lifespan.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, trauma treatment, women's mental health services, eating disorder therapy, children/youth programs, couples counselling, and specialized Indigenous services using evidence-based approaches.
Do you have waitlists for therapy sessions?
Currently, we have no waitlists at many locations. We prioritize timely access to mental health care, allowing clients to book appointments promptly when seeking support.
Are your therapists qualified?
All our therapists are registered professionals with advanced CBT training. Many combine clinical practice with academic roles at institutions like Wilfrid Laurier University and McMaster School of Medicine.
How do I book an appointment?
Call 519-742-0500 for Waterloo or 226-780-7771 for Guelph locations to book appointments. Our team helps match clients with appropriate therapists based on their specific mental health needs.
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