Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services No waitlist affordable and free psychotherapy available virtually or in person in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, Burlington & Ancaster.

Diverse team of 70+ psychotherapists with 12 languages available. www.novaphoenix.ca
905 980 0632

Elora is now trained in Deep Brain Re-orienting Levels 1 and 2!If you’ve tried therapy before and still feel stuck, over...
03/22/2026

Elora is now trained in Deep Brain Re-orienting Levels 1 and 2!

If you’ve tried therapy before and still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like something deeper hasn’t quite shifted, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) offers a different path. This gentle, body-based approach works at the level where trauma responses begin, deep in the brain and nervous system.

DBR helps you slow things down in a way that feels safe and manageable, so your system can process what’s been held beneath the surface often without needing to relive or rehash painful experiences. Many people find this approach reaches places that other therapies haven’t, allowing for a deeper sense of relief, clarity, and lasting change.

In our work together, we move at your pace, with care, curiosity, and respect for your experience. If you’re looking for something that feels different, more attuned, more effective, and more connected to your nervous system, DBR may be the next step in your healing.

Some of our incredible Ancaster (and Niagara) staff connecting 🥰 From left to right: RSW Mackenzie Perry, RSW Maya Hrast...
03/22/2026

Some of our incredible Ancaster (and Niagara) staff connecting 🥰
From left to right: RSW Mackenzie Perry, RSW Maya Hrastovcak, RSW Amanda Semley, RP (Q) and Pharmacist Rami Safi (Bilingual in all Arabic dialects), and RP (Q) Harry Vetro! Our wonderful RP Maria Ostapenko (Bilingual in Spanish and Ukrainian) took this shot!

Therapists of the day 🐶 🐶
03/13/2026

Therapists of the day 🐶 🐶

New therapy being offered! If you’re feeling stuck in patterns that talk therapy hasn’t quite shifted, Deep Brain Reorie...
02/19/2026

New therapy being offered!

If you’re feeling stuck in patterns that talk therapy hasn’t quite shifted, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) may offer a different path. DBR works gently and precisely with the brainstem, the part of the nervous system where shock, attachment injury, and trauma responses are first organized. Rather than retelling your story, we slow down and track the subtle, early signals in the body that hold survival responses in place.

Clients often report a deep settling of anxiety, reduced reactivity, and a greater sense of internal safety and clarity. It’s not about reliving trauma, it’s about helping your nervous system finally complete what it couldn’t at the time.

Welcome Abbie! Abbie has space online, or in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland. This includes evenings and weeken...
02/18/2026

Welcome Abbie! Abbie has space online, or in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland. This includes evenings and weekends!

Abbie (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University and a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Manchester (U.K.). She is passionate about working with individuals with ADHD and newly diagnosed chronic illnesses, but works with a range of individuals including those dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She has over 10 years of experience working in a range of different services, including working with survivors of gender-based harm and emerging adults with disabilities. She has extensive experience providing advocacy and is willing to do this in her practice. She uses a relational, compassionate, and acceptance-based approach, integrating an anti-oppressive lens into her work, and is proudly allied with the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Abbie draws on the following modalities in her practice:
Mindfulness-based CBT
ACT
Solution-focused therapy
Narrative therapy
Trauma informed therapy
Motivational interviewing

02/07/2026

NC’s Academic Upgrading program is now available in Hamilton, helping learners complete a high school equivalency or build their English, Math, and Science skills. Tuition is free for eligible students along with access to advisors & campus resources. Learn more ⬇️
https://www.niagaracollege.ca/liberal/program/literacy/

Congratulations to Gajany on our team! After two years of ongoing training, mentorship, client dedication and clinical s...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Gajany on our team! After two years of ongoing training, mentorship, client dedication and clinical supervision Gajany has dropped the “Qualifying” from her CRPO status! 🎉 🥳 Read more about Gajany below. She is offering therapy in person in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland as well as virtual! Gajany supports children, youth and adults!

Gajany is a Registered Psychotherapist with a deep commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care. Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Gajany takes an eclectic approach as she believes that everyone has unique experiences that require a tailored therapeutic approach specific to their needs. Some modalities she incorporates into her practice include CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapies. She is also trained in and utilizes EMDR and IFS for individuals seeking trauma processing or inner child work.

With a strong commitment to a client-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive framework, Gajany ensures that each therapeutic experience is personalized, inclusive and empowering. She hopes that this approach allows clients to feel heard, understood and supported in navigating life’s complexities, while fostering resilience, communication, and connection. Gajany’s work also emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences, process trauma, and develop tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion. Gajany believes that therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you untangle what’s weighing you down so you can feel more at ease, more whole, and more you.

Check out our upcoming group in Hamilton!
02/04/2026

Check out our upcoming group in Hamilton!

Meet the wonderful and compassionate Tsarina! Tsarina is a Masters of Counselling Psychotherapy student offering FREE an...
02/02/2026

Meet the wonderful and compassionate Tsarina! Tsarina is a Masters of Counselling Psychotherapy student offering FREE and low cost psychotherapy. Read more about her below 🥰

“I spent the past eight years working alongside individuals experiencing homelessness. Throughout this time, I have supported people navigating aging, substance use, complex mental health concerns, family and relationship breakdowns, and significant life transitions. My work has allowed me to engage with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. I bring extensive experience in crisis intervention and crisis management, and I approach my work from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and trauma-informed framework. I am deeply aware that each person’s experiences are unique, and that life events shape who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming.
In my work with clients, my primary goal is to create a space where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Navigating complex social systems in Canada can be overwhelming and, at times, deeply unjust. Having witnessed this firsthand, I bring both practical knowledge and compassionate awareness into the therapeutic space, honouring the impact these systems have on my clients’ lives.”

Did you know Niagara declared a state of emergency in 2023 due to mental health and addictions?Established in 2017, Nova...
01/29/2026

Did you know Niagara declared a state of emergency in 2023 due to mental health and addictions?

Established in 2017, Nova Phoenix is a private counselling agency deeply invested in the mental health, safety, development and well being of our communities and the outstanding people who live in and foster them.

We do not receive charitable funding. Owned by a Registered Social Worker - Nova Phoenix gives back and has and continues to provide thousands of free and low cost therapy sessions to ensure access to therapy remains accessible, low barrier, and trauma informed. We currently have multiple Masters of Counselling Psychology and Social Work students offering FREE therapy in Hamilton and all of our Niagara locations.

Check out our updated website for more details. Have you been feeling like you can’t change the world lately? Showing up to therapy is part of social change 🩵

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148 1/2 Welland Avenue
Saint Catharines, ON

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