Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in St. Catharines
Rosemary Whitlock is a private psychotherapy practice founded on over 25 years of clinical expertise and personal experience with relational transformation. Our practice specializes in couples, individual, and adolescent counseling, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Relational Life Therapy, EFT, and CBT. Located in St. Catharines, Ontario, we offer both in-office and secure video sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our founder, Rosemary Whitlock, holds a Master's in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and has practiced across four Canadian provinces and the Middle East. We prioritize professional development through bi-monthly coaching and integrate insights from leading experts like Terry Real and Sue Johnson.Our approach emphasizes practical tools for improving communication, rebuilding trust, and fostering emotional intimacy. Clients benefit from structured 90-minute couple sessions and flexible scheduling for individual and adolescent therapy. We maintain strict confidentiality and provide a welcoming environment for addressing relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and personal growth objectives. Our practice philosophy recognizes that lasting change emerges through compassionate guidance and evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique journey.
Services
Couple's Counselling
Individual Therapy
Adolescent Counselling
Relational Life Therapy
Video Counselling
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience across diverse cultural settings
- Specialized training in Relational Life Therapy with Terry Real
- Proven techniques for improving relationship communication patterns
- Flexible session formats including secure video counseling
- Personal experience overcoming marital challenges through therapy
What people say
Effective communication tools
Supportive guidance
Practical relationship strategies
Experienced therapist
Safe environment
Services
Couple's Counselling
Specialized relationship therapy addressing communication breakdowns, infidelity recovery, and intimacy issues. Utilizes Relational Life Therapy techniques to transform destructive patterns. Sessions focus on developing practical tools for conflict resolution and emotional connection. Clients learn time-tested strategies for maintaining healthy relationships through life's changes.
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health support for adults seeking personal growth and emotional well-being. Addresses anxiety, depression, and life transition challenges. Incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques and relational frameworks to improve self-awareness. Helps clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and more fulfilling relationships through self-reflection.
Adolescent Counselling
Support for teens aged 16+ navigating identity, anxiety, and social pressures. Focuses on developing emotional regulation skills and healthy relationship patterns. Includes optional parent sessions with teen consent. Addresses issues like self-harm, academic stress, and family communication challenges through age-appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Relational Life Therapy
Evidence-based approach developed by Terry Real for transforming relationship dynamics. Teaches practical communication tools and conflict resolution strategies. Helps couples break negative interaction cycles and rebuild intimacy. Focuses on creating balanced power dynamics and mutual respect in relationships through structured therapeutic interventions.
Video Counselling
Secure virtual therapy sessions for clients preferring remote access. Maintains same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions. Available for individual and couples counseling. Provides flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
People
Rosemary Whitlock
Registered Psychotherapist
Master's in Counselling Psychology from McGill University with 25+ years of clinical experience across Canada and the Middle East. Specializes in relational therapies and certified in Relational Life Therapy. Combines academic expertise with personal experience overcoming marital challenges through counseling.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in couples counseling, individual therapy, and adolescent counseling using evidence-based approaches like Relational Life Therapy and EFT.
Are video sessions available?
Yes, secure video counseling sessions are available for individual and couples therapy to accommodate remote clients.
How long are therapy sessions?
Couple sessions last 90 minutes, while individual and adolescent sessions typically last 50-60 minutes.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide receipts for private insurance claims, but do not directly bill insurance providers.
What issues do you commonly address?
We help with relationship conflicts, communication problems, anxiety, depression, and life transitions for clients aged 16+.
