Serving ages 16+
WHY DID I CHOOSE TO BECOME A COUNSELLOR?I believe we all have a story; no one is exempt from feeling pain in this life. I struggled most of my life being defined by that story, and it is the story that eventually empowered me and filled me with a deep passion to make a difference in this world; to help others struggling in their story. As a teen and young adult I longed for acceptance, for help, for someone to truly listen for once, to be free of judgment from others, to be treated fairly, to be validated, affirmed, to feel safe and protected from harm, to not be afraid, to be treated with compassion and experience unconditional care and concern. I longed to feel worth and purpose in my life. It is this experience and these longings that developed a passion greater than I have ever experienced in my life to help others. I want to be a seed on the journey of your story, to be somebody who truly listens, does not judge you, and wants to help make that difference in your life. I want to help others embrace and make meaning of their story, and to move forward with greater purpose and freedom. We are all WORTH it!WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT COMING TO MY OFFICE?
My office is in Fergus, in a beautiful newly renovated building on the second floor. There are several free parking lots close by, including cute shops and cafes to make a day of it. I have created a cozy space to make you feel welcomed, comfortable and safe, because I know it can take a great deal of courage to walk through the front door. Complimentary tea, beautifully warm brown leather reclining chairs, a throw blanket to wrap yourself in if you wanted, and warm lighting to set a peaceful tone in the space.
WHAT DO SESSIONS LOOK LIKE?
We provide FREE 15 Minute consultations that allow us to gain perspective on how our working relationship might look moving forward. We both want it to be a great fit, but booking a free consultation isn’t mandatory if you already feel a connection and just want to get started.
Your first session will involve the therapist collecting information, reviewing the contract to make sure all your questions have been answered, and establishing some goals for your time in therapy because we want it to feel successful for everyone. After that, it is difficult to give any client a cookie cutter example of what therapy will look like because every therapist has their unique personality and approach to supporting people through their therapy journey. Therapists are trained to use specific techniques, but we are fairly creative people, and sometimes the magic in therapy involves a little intuition and a safe bond between client and therapist. We strive to show up for everyone each and everyday with the right heart and integrity for the work, sometimes that foundation is what leads to progress for a client.
ENCOURAGEMENT,
I want all clients of Hope Centered Counselling to know, I want YOU to know, and to truly feel and believe without question, that there is someone who genuinely cares about you, your struggles, your successes, and who will say, “I got you, I’m here, and WE can do this together!”…… I want to be that person for you, and I have asked other professionals to join my team that see the client therapist relationship the same way. You are completely WORTH it!
Janeen Weatherhead Reaches
Orangeville ONGuelph ONElora ONFergus ONKitchener ONMount Forest ONWaterloo ON