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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Barrie
At Words of Hope Counselling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With over 35 years of combined experience among our team of Registered Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists, we specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, utilizing therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed practices to foster resilience and emotional well-being.Recognized by the Business Excellence Award and Consumer Choice Award, we offer flexible appointment options, including evening and weekend sessions, both in-person and virtual. Our mission is to inspire hope and alleviate suffering through holistic mental health support, ensuring clients feel respected, understood, and empowered on their journey to healing.
Services
Individual Counselling
Anxiety Therapy
Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Depression Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Family Counselling
First Responders Therapy
Marriage Counselling
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Evening and weekend appointments available
- Certified therapists with 35+ years combined experience
- Specialized marriage & couples counselling expertise
- Accepted by major insurance providers
- Award-winning service quality in Barrie
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored mental health support for adults facing life transitions, anxiety, or self-esteem issues. Our therapists create personalized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on building resilience and developing coping strategies for long-term emotional wellness through weekly 60-minute appointments with licensed professionals.
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and social anxiety. We employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify negative thought patterns and develop practical coping mechanisms. Clients receive tools for immediate symptom relief while addressing root causes through structured 8-12 week treatment programs with measurable progress tracking.
Child Therapy
Age-appropriate mental health support for children aged 5-12 using play therapy and creative expression. Our specialists address behavioral issues, social challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties through developmentally tailored interventions that engage young clients while providing parental guidance and progress reporting.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma recovery using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This evidence-based approach helps process distressing memories through bilateral stimulation while maintaining emotional safety. Typically showing results within 6-12 sessions, our certified therapists treat PTSD, accident trauma, and complex trauma with 90-minute intensive sessions available.
Marriage Counselling
Relationship-focused therapy using Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused techniques to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Weekly 75-minute sessions help couples rebuild trust, enhance intimacy, and develop conflict resolution skills with homework exercises and progress assessments throughout the 12-16 week program.
People
Tanis Vos
Founder & Registered Social Worker
With over 24 years of clinical experience, Tanis Vos specializes in adult and couples therapy using evidence-based approaches. She has completed advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and trauma-informed care, maintaining active membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, child, and teen therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method, with specialized services for first responders and trauma recovery.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes Registered Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists with provincial licensing and over 35 years combined experience in mental health care.
Do you accept insurance?
Our services are covered by most extended health plans. We provide receipts with college registration numbers for insurance claims and tax purposes.
What are your appointment availability?
We offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available both in-person at our Barrie office and through virtual sessions across Ontario.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through our scheduling system or call us directly at 705-220-3599. We respond to booking requests within 24 hours.
What crisis support options exist?
For immediate crisis support, contact our 24/7 CMHA line at 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333. Our regular services also provide urgent appointment options.
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Reviews (7)
Sabrina Bellissimo
Nov 24, 2021
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The therapist was Very awkward, robotic, and walked away from the session with nothing to take from it. I should of checked reviews first I wouldve asked someone else.
Ibk
Nov 01, 2019
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Working as an Associate at Words of Hope Counselling Services has been an awesome experience. Tanis is calm, friendly, supportive and so peaceful. It is indeed a great honour to work alongside her and the other Associates.
Dyenne Pacheco
Aug 13, 2019
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I have been seeing Tanis for a bit now. Shes helped me with a few difficult issues in life. Shes helped me with her guidance, shes very supportive, very kind and a excellent listener. I appreciate Tanis help Immensely. I truly recommend Words Of Hope Counselling Services.
Google Review
Dec 09, 2018
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At my first appointment, I found Tanis to be empathetic, supportive, and an excellent listener. This continued in subsequent appointments, as we worked through some difficult issues, with her guiding me in the process. I liked how she balanced being supportive with also asking probing questions, and giving solid next steps. She is thoughtful in her responses. I appreciate her Christian perspective. I saw a dramatic improvement in my personal life within a couple of appointments, so it is well worth the money. I encourage anyone who is struggling with issues in their lives to contact Tanis.
Girl Friday
Jan 03, 2018
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Tanis has been absolutely wonderful helping me through a lot of issues. She has great insight and feedback. In all honesty, Words of Hope Counselling has been the only one that has worked for me thus far!
Innisfil Client
Sep 13, 2017
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I have been hesitant for years to seek Counselling even though I knew I should because I was sure a total stranger wasn't going to be able to understand me or help me. Within a half hour of being with Tanis I felt confident that progress could be made and now after several appointments I am so pleased with my decision and how much Tanis has helped me. She has a calm, non-judgemental attitude and her years of experience translates in her therapy. I would not hesitate to recommend Tanis to someone struggling.
Kenley C.
Nov 10, 2016
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Tanis is very compassionate and intuitive. Her office is both warm and inviting, giving you a feeling of comfort. As my husband and I go through this difficult time in our marriage, we feel very fortunate to have found Tanis, to give us hope and help us move forward.
