10/03/2025
Thinking about starting therapy? Here's what to expect at PPCS Ottawa
Taking that first step can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Here’s how the process works with us at Pathways Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
1. First Session: Discovery & Connection
We begin by getting to know you, your challenges, goals, and what brought you here. It’s a safe space to share, ask questions, and start building trust.
2. Personalized Therapy Plan
No one-size-fits-all here. Together, we co-create a plan using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, ACT, mindfulness & more tailored to your unique journey.
3. The Work: Healing + Growth
We explore, reflect, and build skills to help you:
• Understand patterns
• Manage emotions
• Set boundaries
• Heal from past wounds
• Move forward with clarity & strength
Sessions usually start weekly or bi-weekly and adjust over time as you grow.
Our Promise:
✅ You set the pace
✅ We collaborate every step
✅ We use real, research-backed strategies
✅ You’ll feel heard, supported & empowered
Therapy is not about being broken.
It’s about being ready. Ready to look inward, shift patterns, and move toward the life you want.
📩 DM us or visit ppcsottawa.com to book your first session.
You don’t have to have it all figured out, just be willing to start.