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Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Guelph, Ontario
The Guelph Psychology Centre is a professional mental health practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapeutic services for individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. Our team of registered psychologists brings extensive clinical experience from prestigious institutions and healthcare settings, specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches. We address a wide range of psychological concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and insomnia, with a commitment to personalized care and client-centered outcomes. Our practitioners have advanced training in treating complex conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.We maintain affiliations with academic institutions through teaching and supervision roles while operating from two accessible locations in Guelph, Ontario. Our administrative team ensures seamless client matching with appropriate therapists and facilitates both virtual and in-person sessions. We adhere to strict professional standards, maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with healthcare providers when authorized. Our fee structure aligns with provincial professional association guidelines, and we provide clear cancellation policies to ensure professional accountability.
Services
Adult Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Diagnosis as Part of Treatment
Virtual Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies proven effective through clinical research
- Our psychologists have advanced training in specialized treatment modalities
- We provide both virtual and in-person therapy options for accessibility
- Our team maintains academic affiliations through teaching and supervision roles
- We ensure personalized therapist matching through our experienced administrative staff
Services
Adult Therapy
Specialized psychological treatment for adults addressing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, insomnia, and relationship difficulties. Our evidence-based approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based techniques. Therapists work collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans that build on existing strengths while addressing specific mental health concerns through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Therapy
Therapeutic intervention for couples experiencing communication breakdowns and relationship difficulties. Using Emotion-Focused Therapy and Relational Life Therapy approaches, sessions focus on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding emotional connections. The process helps partners develop healthier relationship dynamics and address underlying issues affecting their partnership.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Specialized mental health services for children and teenagers dealing with anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Therapists use age-appropriate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help young clients develop emotional regulation skills and coping strategies. The treatment approach considers developmental needs while addressing school stress, family dynamics, and social challenges through structured therapeutic interventions.
Diagnosis as Part of Treatment
Diagnostic evaluation integrated within ongoing therapy sessions to identify mental health conditions. This process helps inform treatment planning while maintaining therapeutic continuity. Assessments follow professional standards and may include standardized questionnaires and clinical interviews to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate intervention strategies tailored to individual needs.
Virtual Therapy
Remote psychological services delivered through secure video conferencing platforms. This option provides accessible mental health care for clients who prefer distance therapy or have mobility challenges. Virtual sessions maintain the same evidence-based approaches and confidentiality standards as in-person visits while offering greater scheduling flexibility and location convenience.
People
Dr. Linda Schattmann
Clinical Psychologist for Adults
Co-founder with PhD from McGill University, specializing in anxiety disorders and insomnia treatment. Former positions at Homewood Health Centre and Hamilton Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Provides CBT with DBT and ACT integration.
Dr. Lisa Sicoli
Clinical Psychologist for Adults and Couples
Co-founder with York University PhD, specializing in depressive disorders and trauma treatment. Experience in multiple healthcare settings including Waterloo Region HSO Mental Health Services. Uses Emotion-Focused Therapy with CBT and Mindfulness techniques.
Dr. Elizabeth Orr
Clinical Psychologist for Adults, Children, and Adolescents
University of Waterloo PhD graduate providing therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. Supervises clinical psychology students and teaches child psychopathology courses. Specializes in CBT with Mindfulness and DBT techniques for diverse age groups.
Lori Ferguson
Administrative Assistant
Former Homewood Health Centre administrator with extensive client services experience. Manages client intake, therapist matching, and office operations with a focus on creating welcoming first impressions and ensuring smooth client navigation through the therapy process.
Questions
What are the benefits of therapy?
Therapy provides support for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, and personal growth through evidence-based techniques and improved coping strategies.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, with exceptions for imminent safety risks, child abuse, or court mandates. Written consent is required for information sharing with healthcare providers.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required, though some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement purposes.
What are cancellation policies?
24-hour notice is required for cancellations. Missed appointments without notice incur full session fees, with exceptions for emergencies.
Are services covered by OHIP?
Psychological services are not OHIP-covered but may be included in extended health benefit plans. Check with your insurance provider for details.
