Business Details
26 Years
experience
Professional Counselling and Mediation Services
Founded in 2000, Patricia Smith Counselling & Mediation has provided compassionate, client-centered mental health support to individuals and couples navigating life's most challenging transitions. As a registered social worker and certified family and divorce mediator, Patricia brings over two decades of specialized expertise in relationship dynamics, grief processing, and conflict resolution. Our practice integrates evidence-based methodologies with personalized care, addressing issues ranging from financial stress management to premarital preparation. We prioritize holistic healing through cognitive behavioral frameworks and trauma-informed practices, empowering clients to overcome anxiety, rebuild relationships, and develop sustainable coping strategies.With a professional background encompassing corporate training, children's mental health advocacy, and intensive sex therapy certification, our team delivers comprehensive support grounded in both academic rigor and practical experience. Our innovative Vow Factors System offers couples a research-backed approach to strengthening marital foundations before commitment. Through individualized sessions and educational resources, we help clients transform personal challenges into opportunities for growth while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and professional accountability.
Services
Marital Counselling
Individual Counselling
Grief Support
Life Coaching
Financial Counselling
Mediation Services
Premarital Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in relationship and grief counseling
- Client-centered approach tailored to individual life contexts
- Certified in intensive sex therapy and trauma-informed practices
- Developed evidence-based Vow Factors System for premarital counseling
- Proven track record in conflict resolution and mediation services
Associations and certifications
- Registered Social Worker
- Certified Family and Divorce Mediator
Services
Marital and Relationship Counselling
Specialized support for couples navigating relationship challenges through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Our practice addresses communication breakdowns, financial conflicts, and intimacy issues while providing tools for conflict resolution. With particular expertise in premarital preparation through the Vow Factors System, we help couples build strong foundations for lasting relationships while also supporting those facing separation or divorce.
Grief and Bereavement Support
Compassionate guidance for individuals processing intense grief following significant losses. Our trauma-informed approach helps clients navigate emotional pain while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Through structured therapeutic frameworks, we support clients in understanding their grief journey and finding pathways to emotional healing while maintaining daily functioning during this challenging transition period.
Individual Counselling
Tailored mental health support addressing anxiety, depression, and life transition challenges. Our client-centered methodology identifies stress triggers related to parenting, financial pressures, or career changes while developing personalized coping strategies. With expertise in cognitive behavioral techniques, we help clients achieve emotional balance and improved mental well-being through structured therapeutic interventions.
Mediation Services
Non-adversarial dispute resolution focusing on family law matters and relationship conflicts. Our certified mediation process facilitates constructive dialogue between parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements. Specializing in separation agreements and parenting arrangements, we provide a structured environment for resolving disputes while maintaining dignity and respect throughout the negotiation process.
Life Coaching
Strategic support for individuals seeking personal growth and goal achievement. Our solution-focused coaching combines problem-solving techniques with accountability frameworks to overcome indecision. We help clients develop actionable plans for career transitions, lifestyle changes, and personal development while building confidence in decision-making capabilities.
People
Patricia Smith
Owner
Registered social worker with 20+ years of private practice experience specializing in relationship counseling and mediation. Certified in family and divorce mediation with extensive background in children's mental health and corporate training. Developed the evidence-based Vow Factors System for premarital counseling through clinical practice and research.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide marital counseling, individual therapy, grief support, life coaching, financial counseling, and mediation services for relationship and family law matters.
How does the mediation process work?
Our non-adversarial mediation guides parties through structured negotiations to reach mutually agreeable solutions for relationship or family law disputes in a supportive environment.
Do you offer premarital counseling?
Yes, we specialize in premarital counseling through the evidence-based Vow Factors System designed to build strong relationship foundations and reduce divorce risks.
What experience do you have in grief counseling?
With 20+ years of clinical experience, we provide trauma-informed grief support to help clients process loss and develop healthy coping mechanisms during difficult transitions.
Are your services covered by insurance?
As a registered social worker, our counseling services may be covered by extended health benefits - please check your specific insurance plan for details.
