116 May Street N, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3P1
TRUSTED COUNSELLING CENTRE IN THUNDER BAY
Do you want to feel stronger and healthier emotionally? Childhood trauma, a regretful past, the death of a loved one or domestic abuse can lead to depression, self-harm and/or anxiety. When you feel emotionally unwell, it can greatly affect your family, education, career or future life. In this vulnerable state, even a small stressor can lead you into deeper sorrow. However, a reliable counsellor or therapist can help you to pull yourself out of this misery by using a variety of techniques and practices that have been shown to help (best practices). Thunder Bay Psychology offers dependable counselling services to people suffering from diminished mental health. Our counselling centre in Thunder Bay provides a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can freely share your traumas, challenges and fears with a trusted professional.
Our supportive psychologists, social-workers and psychotherpists have the expertise and experience to help you to deal with severe mental health issues. Using a systematic approach, personalized treatment plans and effective techniques, you can recover a sense of peace, and begin to enjoy your life again. Start your journey today at our counselling centre in Thunder Bay. Please get in touch with us and read our blogs for more information about depression.
Professional Affiliations
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Member of the Canadian Psychological Association
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College of Psychologists of Ontario
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Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Find the Support You Need
At our counselling centre in Thunder Bay, you get support and counselling that works and fits your requirements and your schedule. The flexibility of our schedule even allows you to arrange appointments outside of work hours. Contact us today and book your appointment with one of our qualified team members. Also, you can check out our FAQs section if you have any queries.
Discover Solutions to Psychological, Emotional, and Mental Problems
Mental health is one of the most important yet least talked about topics in our society. Mental health issues are complicated and are unique to every individual but can be treated with the right guidance, support, care and compassion. Psychological counselling can assist in managing and healing your problems. It provides therapy that uses scientific evidence to fully study your personal struggles.
In the process of guiding you through the right path, our staff will help you discover the source of your challenges, which at times may even involve psychological, emotional, or mental conditions. Find the resources and actions you need to confront your struggles at Thunder Bay Psychology. What are you struggling with? We can help you address any of the following with our friendly counselling services:
Anxiety
Here at Thunder Bay Psychology, we understand that anxiety can, at times, be crippling. We are equipped to handle your anxiety and provide you with the proper resources to manage it.
Although you might feel despite the fact that it may feel as though there is no rising up from depression, we can help you find a light at the end of the tunnel. We practice a wide range of therapies to help you cope with your feelings.
Chronic pain
Along with its physical effects, chronic pain can take a huge toll on your mental health. Our team can assist with the negative feelings that go hand in hand with chronic pain issues.
In our clinic, we regularly help people identify their personality disorders and equip them with the best tools to manage them. These disorders can include everything from borderline to paranoid schizophrenia.
Behavioural disorders
If you’ve noticed negative and disruptive behaviour over a long period, including criminal activities and substance abuse, we can help. Using a multi-pronged approach, we can assist in alleviating different types of behavioural disorders.
Often, the right therapy can relieve stress caused by even the most complicated marital problems. When coming to Thunder Bay Psychology, we carefully assess your issues and help redirect you on the right path.
PTSD can result from a variety of traumatic events including front-line work, military or an accident. We are committed to helping you manage your symptoms and get you on the road to recovery.
Whatever you may be suffering from, our clinicians at Thunder Bay Psychology are committed to providing you with the help you need. Are you wondering if we can help with a specific mental health issue? Call us at 1-888-872-8551 to speak with one of our team members today.
Potential Benefits of Counselling
At the beginning of your session, you will be engaged in a supportive and collaborative professional relationship with one of our trusted clinicians. They will help you walk through difficult events of your lives and help you to work on yourself while learning more about yourself and how you interact with others. An important aspect of counselling often involves learning new skills such as emotion regulation, healthy communication, and interpersonal skills. Additional benefits you may experience include:
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Increased self-compassion and self-esteem
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Comfort in expressing and managing emotions
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Reduction in psychological distress/symptoms
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Improved functioning and relationships
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Improved problem-solving and conflict resolution
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Ability to effectively manage stress
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Ability to change self-defeating behaviours and habits
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Increased confidence and decision-making skills
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Greater sense of self and purpose
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Recognition of distorted thinking
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Provides a safe outlet to vent about issues
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Learning effective skills for life
Common Misconceptions About Counselling
Psychological counselling, in many ways, is just like an educational experience. Just like you visit a physician if you have any ailment, similarly, you visit a counsellor if you want to discuss and examine something that is bothering you and restricting you from leading a full and happy life. Since you may not know someone who has received psychological or personal counselling, you may have some questions about what it is like. Some of the common misconceptions lingering around counselling are:
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If I need help, something must be wrong with me. I must be damaged or abnormal.
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No one can understand my problem. I don’t deserve help.
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A counsellor will send me to a hospital.
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I will be put on medication and will be addicted to them for a lifetime.
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If I try harder, I won’t need treatment.
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People will mock me if I seek help.
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Therapy is just a lot of talking and listening; I can get the help I need from my friends.
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If I get treatment, I’ll have to keep going forever.
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It is an expensive affair. I won’t be able to bear the costs.
Find the Support You Need
For support and counselling that works and fits your needs and your schedule, call our office at your earliest convenience. Our schedule allows you to arrange appointments outside of work hours. Call 1‑888‑872‑8551 today to schedule your first appointment with one of our qualified team members.
WHY CHOOSE THUNDER BAY PSYCHOLOGY?
WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES CAN HAVE ON YOUR LIFE.
Facing a problem such as depression or PTSD can feel incredibly lonely, and you may even feel misunderstood. In scenarios like these, it is crucial to turn to someone who can provide you with the right type of help for your situation. Our fully-trained team at Thunder Bay Psychology is committed to the well-being of each client who walks through our door. We practice with a wide range of evidence-based, practical and solution-focused tools to put you on the right path. In understanding that no one individual is the same, we are able to develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you. Our approach is patient, and we’ve made sure to create a non-judgmental environment where your thoughts and feelings are valued. Over the years, we’ve proudly helped our clients manage all sorts of challenges. We can help you too.
SIGNS IT’S TIME TO SEE A THERAPIST
Most of us experience negative emotions such as sadness, stress and anxiety from time to time. However, in some cases, these negative emotions can become hard to handle. They can impact our ability to carry out routine tasks. Not only that, sometimes certain situations, such as a personal loss can be hard to handle. In these scenarios, the assistance of a mental health professional can help. The following are some signs that indicate you should see a therapist:
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Overwhelmed: Do you often feel like you have too many issues to cope with? A mental health professional can help you make sense of things.
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Fatigue: Mental health problems such as depression can make you abnormally fatigued. You might have trouble leaving your bed.
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Disproportionate negative emotions: Do you often feel excessive sadness or anger that is disproportionate to the situation at hand? A therapist's assistance might help.
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Apathy: Depression can cause you to lose interest in daily activities that you once enjoyed.
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Withdrawal: Mental health problems can sometimes make you want to withdraw into yourself and avoid social settings.
It is important to note that you don't have to suffer from a specific symptom to seek help. You can choose to speak to us if you feel that you need help.