Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
In-Person in Woodstock, ON N4S 6P1
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center is a practice built on the belief that healing takes time, safety, and depth. We are not a quick-fix model. We integrate neuroscience, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and faith for those who desire it, so that change is not just behavioural but transformational. What sets us apart is our commitment to long-term relational work, nervous system stabilization, and whole-person care. We look at the patterns beneath the symptoms, the story beneath the survival, and we create a space where individuals, couples, and families can slow down enough to heal from the inside out. We are steady, clinically grounded, and rooted in the understanding that sustainable change happens when people feel safe enough to be fully seen.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 155.00
- Accepts Insurance
- Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life (includes former Great West Life and London Life), Green Shield, Desjardins Insurance, Co operators, Blue Cross
Education & Credentials
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center BSW, MSW, RSW
- Female, Male
- License # 809754
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 1997
Education: At Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center, our team consists of Masters level Social Workers and Psychotherapists who are registered with their respective regulatory colleges. Our graduate training equips us in clinical assessment, trauma-informed care, ethics, and evidence-based care.
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Woodstock, ON N4S 6P1
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
- Online Therapy Details: We offer secure online therapy through our clinical platform, Jane. This encrypted system protects your privacy while allowing you to meet with your therapist from a safe and convenient location. Virtual sessions provide the same professional care and confidentiality as in person appointments.
At Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center, we believe healing happens in relationships that feel safe, steady, and human. From the moment you connect with us, we want you to feel welcome, respected, and understood. We are a team of trained clinicians who care deeply about the people we serve. While we bring clinical excellence, ongoing education, and professional integrity into every session, we never forget that you are more than a diagnosis, a crisis, or a set of symptoms. You are a whole person with a story that deserves to be heard with care.
What sets our practice apart is the way we slow down. In a culture that often rushes solutions, we focus on depth and sustainability. We integrate trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and neuroscience-based approaches to help regulate the nervous system and address the root patterns beneath anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and emotional overwhelm. Rather than simply managing symptoms, we work toward meaningful change that is grounded in safety, insight, and consistent therapeutic connection.
We understand that healing takes time. Many of our clients come to us feeling exhausted from trying to hold everything together. In our space, you do not have to perform. You do not have to minimize your pain or justify your struggles. We create an environment where honesty is welcomed and where growth unfolds at a pace that honours your capacity. Our work with individuals, couples, and families is collaborative. We walk alongside you, helping you build awareness, strengthen regulation, and develop healthier patterns that can be sustained outside the therapy room.
For those who desire it, we are also comfortable integrating faith into the therapeutic process. We respect each person’s beliefs and values, and when requested, we thoughtfully incorporate a faith-rooted perspective that aligns with professional standards of care. Our approach recognizes the connection between mind, body, relationships, and, for many, spiritual life.
At Selah, our heart is simple. We are committed to providing steady, ethical, and compassionate care that supports long-term healing. We believe that when people feel safe enough to be fully seen, real transformation becomes possible. Our hope is that every client who works with us leaves stronger, more regulated, more connected, and equipped to move forward with clarity and resilience.