Balancy Counselling and Psychotherapy · Now accepting new clients in Burlington and Oakville, in person and online
Balancy Counselling and Psychotherapy · Now accepting new clients in Burlington and Oakville, in person and online
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Individual therapy is one-to-one work with a licensed psychotherapist, built entirely around you: your history, your patterns and what you want to be different. Balancy Counselling & Psychotherapy is a local group practice offering psychotherapy and counselling in person in Burlington and Oakville, and online. Every therapist starts with a free 15-minute consultation, so you can find the right fit before committing to anything.
See our licensed psychotherapists, with fees, languages and availability on each profile, and tell us what you would like support with.
See our therapistsIndividual therapy is the umbrella format most people picture: you and a therapist, meeting regularly, working on what you brought in the door. That can be a specific concern, like anxiety or burnout, or something harder to name, like the same situation repeating in every relationship or job. Sessions give it a structure: understanding the pattern, building skills to respond differently, and reviewing honestly whether life outside the room is changing.
Our therapists draw on several established approaches, and the free consultation is where you find out which one fits you:
Many therapists blend approaches as the work develops. What matters most is fit: a therapist whose style you can actually talk to, working on goals you chose together.
If you are not sure which therapist or approach fits, say so in the consultation request. Tell us in general terms what you are dealing with, and we will match you with a therapist who works with it, in the format and at the fee that suits you.
In person: individual therapy is available face-to-face in Burlington (3425 Harvester Road) and in Oakville, with an additional in-person option in Toronto. Clients come from across both cities, from Aldershot, Roseland and Headon Forest in Burlington to Glen Abbey, River Oaks and Joshua Creek in Oakville.
Online: every therapist at Balancy also works by secure video, so you can meet from home, on a lunch break, or in the evening. Online sessions are open to clients located in Ontario, and sessions by phone are also possible if you prefer not to be on camera. Bookings, intake and records are handled on a secure, PHIPA-compliant platform.
| Format | Where | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online, individuals | Secure video | From $50 | Sliding scale available; evenings and weekends |
| In person | Burlington, 3425 Harvester Road | $140 | Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) |
| In person | Oakville | $160 to $190 | Gestalt-trained Registered Psychotherapist |
| Online | Secure video | $150 to $165 | Includes therapists with up to 18+ years of experience |
At Balancy, session fees run from $50 to $190 depending on the therapist and format. Online sessions start at $50, with a sliding scale, and in-person fees are $140 in Burlington and $160 to $190 in Oakville. Psychotherapy is exempt from HST, so the fee you see is the fee you pay. Many extended health plans cover Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers, and every therapist offers a free 15-minute consultation first.
People come to individual therapy for anxiety, low mood and depression, stress and burnout, self-esteem, relationship patterns, difficult experiences and life changes, among other concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or a tidy explanation to start. In the free consultation you describe in general terms what is going on, and the therapist confirms whether their approach fits what you need.
Yes. In-person individual therapy is available in Burlington at 3425 Harvester Road and in Oakville, with an additional in-person option in Toronto. Every therapist also works online by secure video, and some sessions can be held by phone if you prefer.
No. Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers in Ontario accept self-referrals, so you do not need a doctor's note to begin. You can request a free consultation directly.
It is a short introductory call or video meeting. You describe in general terms what you are dealing with, hear how the therapist works, and ask about fees, scheduling and approach. There is no charge and no obligation to book a full session afterwards.
Every therapist at Balancy is currently accepting new clients. After you submit the consultation request, you receive a reply with a direct booking link for the matched therapist, and you choose a consultation time that suits you.
Tell us what you would like support with, and we will match you with the therapist who fits, in person or online. No cost, no commitment.
Request your free consultationIn crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, 24/7) or call 911 in an emergency. This page is educational and not a substitute for professional advice.