Business Details
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Niagara
Abma Counselling is a Niagara-based team of experienced psychotherapists and social workers dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome life's challenges. With over 18 years of collective experience, our team provides personalized therapy grounded in rigorous training and evidence-based techniques. We specialize in addressing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions while fostering personal growth and resilience. Our services include in-person, phone, and video therapy sessions tailored to adults, couples, children, and youth.We prioritize creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build stronger connections. Our approach combines compassionate care with practical tools to help clients achieve lasting change and live more fulfilling lives. We offer flexible scheduling and a collaborative team of registered professionals with diverse specializations. Our mission is to empower clients to navigate challenges, heal from past experiences, and create a life aligned with their values and aspirations.
Services
Adult Therapy
Couples Counselling
Child and Youth Therapy
Anxiety & Stress Management
Trauma Healing
Relationship Counselling
Personal Growth
Family Therapy
Mood Disorders
Life Transitions
Highlights and features
- We offer over 18 years of combined experience in psychotherapy and social work.
- Our team uses evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, and EMDR for effective treatment.
- We provide flexible therapy options including in-person, phone, and video sessions.
- Our therapists hold active registrations with Ontario's professional regulatory bodies.
- We specialize in trauma-informed care and personalized treatment plans for all ages.
Services
Adult Therapy
Our adult therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness, we help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on improving self-awareness, building healthier relationships, and achieving personal growth goals while maintaining a client-centered, compassionate approach.
Couples Counselling
Couples therapy addresses communication breakdowns, trust issues, and relationship conflicts through structured sessions. We offer traditional weekly sessions and intensive programs for urgent situations. Our therapists help partners identify unmet needs, improve emotional connection, and develop conflict resolution skills using proven therapeutic frameworks tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Child and Youth Therapy
Specialized therapy for children and teens addresses anxiety, behavioral challenges, and social difficulties through age-appropriate techniques. Our therapists use play therapy for younger children and cognitive-behavioral approaches for adolescents. We incorporate family involvement when needed to reinforce progress and create supportive home environments that promote emotional development and resilience.
Trauma Healing
Trauma-focused therapy employs EMDR and somatic approaches to process unresolved traumatic experiences. We help clients develop grounding techniques, rebuild emotional regulation, and restore healthy relationships. Treatment addresses both recent and historical trauma with specialized protocols for PTSD, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Anxiety & Stress Management
Our anxiety treatment programs combine cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, and behavioral activation to manage symptoms. Therapists work with clients to identify anxiety triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and implement practical coping strategies. We address generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and stress-related conditions through both individual and group therapy formats.
People
Steve Abma
Director, Registered Psychotherapist
With over 16 years leading Abma Counselling, Steve specializes in relationship enhancement, faith-based approaches, and anxiety management. He supervises our clinical team while maintaining a private practice focused on adult and couples therapy.
Rita Vescio
Registered Psychotherapist
Rita provides evidence-based therapy for adults and youth aged 16+, specializing in emotion regulation, anxiety, and post-trauma growth. She integrates mindfulness techniques with cognitive-behavioral approaches to help clients achieve emotional stability.
Nicole Postma
Registered Social Worker
Nicole offers trauma-informed care for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and health-related challenges. Her trauma recovery expertise includes specialized training in treating ADHD and chronic health conditions using holistic therapeutic approaches.
Carmen Esau
Registered Psychotherapist
Carmen specializes in couples counselling and financial stress management. With experience treating relationship challenges and anxiety disorders, she helps clients develop practical communication strategies and emotional resilience.
David Moyes
Registered Social Worker
David supports adults, families, and youth aged 13+ with mood disorders and trauma recovery. His approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with practical strategies for managing self-harm behaviors and school/workplace challenges.
Questions
What therapy options are available for busy professionals?
We offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments. Both in-person and virtual sessions are available to accommodate work schedules while maintaining treatment consistency.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit?
Our client care team considers your specific needs, therapeutic goals, and preferred communication style when matching you with a therapist. We offer brief consultation calls to ensure compatibility.
What ages do you work with?
Our therapists treat clients aged 5 through adulthood. Specialized programs exist for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with age-appropriate therapeutic approaches and interventions.
Do you accept insurance?
Our services qualify for most extended health benefits. We provide official receipts for insurance claims, but recommend verifying coverage details with your specific provider.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and somatic therapies. Treatment plans integrate multiple approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and progress.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes. Intensive programs offer extended 4-hour sessions for couples and specialized programs. Session duration is determined during initial assessment.
