Cornerstone Counselling Services

10/07/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week 🧠

Taking care of your mind doesn’t have to mean big changes — sometimes it starts with small, intentional pauses.

This week:

✅Check your pace. Slow down when everything feels urgent and rushed. Rest isn’t laziness, it’s maintenance.

✅Notice your inputs. What you read, watch, and listen to shapes your mood more than you think.

✅Reach out before you isolate. Connection can shift everything, even if it’s just a short chat or text.

✅Find a therapist who fits. Caring for your mind deserves the same attention as caring for your body.

And if you’ve been thinking about finding support, we’re here to help.

🌐 cornerstonecounselling.net
🖥️ Book online: ccs.janeapp.com
📍 Waterford, ON

10/03/2025

At Cornerstone, we’re committed to offering specialized approaches to help you build stronger, healthier relationships. One powerful option for couples is Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by renowned therapist Terry Real, author of "The New Rules of Marriage" and "Us."

RLT is known for its bold, direct style and its deep focus on how family of origin dynamics shape current relationship patterns. By uncovering these influences, couples can interrupt long-standing cycles and open the door to meaningful change. It’s particularly effective when one or both partners show strong self-protective or grandiose behaviors.

RLT follows a three-phase process designed to support transformation:

1. Waking Up
Partners are guided to clearly see dysfunctional relational patterns and how family history influences present reactions and roles.

2. Working with the Adaptive Child
Therapists help clients move beyond old, protective strategies and reconnect with their Wise Adult self. This work addresses past wounds and traumas, builds compassion and facilitates lasting behavioural change.

3. Learning Relational Skills
Couples practice new relational moves: honest communication, rupture-and-repair, and growth-oriented connection. The goal is not just insight, but practical skills for sustaining intimacy and respect.

By blending deep insight, "parts work" and hands-on skill building, RLT helps couples move beyond awareness to lasting intimacy and mutual respect and empowerment.

Brady Hutchinson, our founder and clinical director, is currently in the RLT certification training program and is accepting new couples clients now.

👉 Ready to experience the difference? Book your session with Brady online at ccs.janeapp.com

10/01/2025

Therapy is about connection — and at Cornerstone, we want you to meet the compassionate people behind the support. 💜

Today we're introducing Jennifer Bard, our Counselling Intern and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). As an intern, Jenn is able to offer reduced rate sessions to her clients, making counselling more affordable.

Ready to take the first step? Connect with us today.

🌐 cornerstonecounselling.net
🖥️ ccs.janeapp.com
📞 519.443.5440

Jennifer has immediate availability for in-person sessions in Waterford, Ontario, and virtual appointments across Ontario — including evening options to fit your schedule.

09/30/2025

Today, we honour the children who never came home, the Survivors of Residential Schools, their families, and their communities. 🧡

At Cornerstone Counselling Services, we recognize the ongoing impact of intergenerational trauma and the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. For the past eight years, it has been our privilege to walk alongside many Indigenous clients—bearing witness to stories of courage, healing, and hope.

We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by clients from Six Nations, New Credit, and surrounding communities. We continue to learn, listen, and grow in allyship.

We are committed to providing culturally respectful care and welcome new clients who wish to begin or continue their healing journey. We accept NIHB benefits.

🧡 Every Child Matters

09/28/2025

Sometimes we just need a gentle reminder that support is within reach. Therapy can be the place to pause, reconnect, and move toward what matters most.

We currently have immediate availability, including evening sessions. If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this might be it.

🌐cornerstonecounselling.net
🖥️ ccs.janeapp.com
📞 519-443-5440

09/27/2025

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming — What do I say? Where do I start? Will it even help?

Here’s the truth: you don’t need perfect words or a plan. Just showing up is enough. From there, we work together to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and focused on what matters most to you.

We currently have immediate availability, including evenings. If you’ve been thinking about therapy, making the first call might be the most important step

🌐cornerstonecounselling.net
🖥️ ccs.janeapp.com
📞 519-443-5440

09/25/2025

Did you know that finding the right therapeutic approach is a key part of your healing journey? At Cornerstone Counselling Services, our therapists draw from a range of methods to create a plan that fits your unique goals.

One of the evidence-based models we use is Internal Family Systems (IFS). This approach helps you understand the different "parts" of yourself, fostering inner harmony and healing from within. By listening to each part with curiosity and compassion, you can resolve internal conflicts and access your core Self.

Our therapists Brady, Arden, Victoria, and Juliana all integrate IFS into their treatment to support their clients. Brady is currently working towards IFS Certification and has served as a program assistant in Level One IFS Trainings with the IFS Institute.

Curious to learn more? Visit our website to connect with a therapist today. cornerstonecounselling.net | ccs.janeapp.com to book

09/25/2025

Therapy is about connection — and we want you to know the humans behind the work at Cornerstone. 💜

Our therapist Amy is here to support you through burnout, change, and life’s challenges.

Reach out today - message us, book online, or give us a call:
🌐 cornerstonecounselling.net
🖥️ ccs.janeapp.com
📞 519.443.5440

Immediate availability in person in Waterford, Ontario & virtual across Ontario with evening spots available.

09/18/2025

Did you know that your therapy journey is unique to you? As therapists, we use a variety of approaches tailored to your specific goals.

One powerful treatment option we offer at Cornerstone is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This proven therapy helps individuals process trauma and other emotional challenges, allowing for healing and growth.

EMDR therapy involves a structured, eight-phase approach designed to safely help clients process distressing memories. Clients identify specific targets to work on, develop coping skills, and, during sessions, use guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a healthier way. This method can lead to lasting emotional relief and increased resilience.

Our therapists Arden, Brady and Victoria are all trained in EMDR.

Brady also offers support immediately following a traumatic event using the EMDR Recent Traumatic Event Protocol (RTEP). This specialized approach is designed to help individuals process trauma soon after it occurs, which can make a significant difference in reducing distress and preventing PTSD.

Ready to start your journey? Arden and Victoria are currently accepting new clients!

Learn more and book your session: cornerstonecounselling.net

09/17/2025

Book with Jennifer now → https://ccs.janeapp.com/ #/psychotherapy-intern

Affordable therapy for older teens & adults — Jennifer Bard, RP (Qualifying)

A caring, practical approach to anxiety, school/work stress, and life transitions with options that fit your budget.

Who Jennifer helps: Older teens (16+) & adults
Format: In-person (Waterford) or virtual anywhere in Ontario
Fee: $100/hr (sliding-scale & FREE sessions also available based on need)
Availability: Immediate daytime and early evenings

09/17/2025

Book now → https://ccs.janeapp.com/

Now accepting new clients — in-person Waterford & virtual across Ontario.

Priority openings this month:
• Amy Henderson, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) — adults, burnout, work stress, boundaries — $155/hr
• Jennifer Bard, Counselling Intern & Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) — older teens & adults, anxiety, life transitions — $100/hr (with sliding-scale & pro-bono options)

Also accepting new clients: Juliana Roman, Arden Smelser, Victoria West.

How it works: book online → first session (50 -60 min) → clear plan & next steps.

Questions? Comment or message us and we’ll help you choose.

09/11/2025

Thank you Earl Hartlen Photography for the great photo of the office! If you’ve been curious, this is where you can find us in downtown Waterford. Cornerstone has been serving Waterford and area from this location since 2017.

Boasting some of the most incredible buildings and architecture found in all of Norfolk County, Waterford is a must see for those looking for both beauty and uniqueness. It's also home to the must see Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum, the Waterford Heritage Trail, Black Bridge with it's spectacular view of the picturesque Waterford ponds, Old Town Hall, the Waterford Antique Market, delicious restaurants including Yin's Famous Chinese Restaurant, a very unique and wonderful downtown business section and so much more. And to top it all off, the residents are so down to earth. Need help, just ask anyone of them, they're that friendly! Penny for your thoughts? Have a beautiful Waterford kind of day!