Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling Services in Richmond Hill
Barbara Browne BSW, BSW RSW, is a dedicated counsellor with over 35 years of experience in emotional health and wellness. Specializing in individual and marriage counselling, she provides personalized solutions to clients in Muskoka, Richmond Hill, and surrounding areas. Her practice focuses on addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse trauma, and collaborative divorce. Barbara employs evidence-based therapies, including emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and hypnotherapy, to help clients achieve lasting healing. As a Registered Social Worker and Collaborative Divorce Specialist, she emphasizes compassionate, non-judgmental support.Her expertise extends to family dynamics, parenting challenges, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Barbara prioritizes client empowerment through tailored therapeutic approaches, fostering resilience and self-discovery. Her practice maintains affiliations with professional organizations like the Ontario College of Social Workers and York Collaborative Practice. With flexible day and evening appointments, she ensures accessible care for individuals and couples seeking emotional well-being.
Services
Marriage Counselling
Hypnotherapy
Collaborative Divorce
Sexual Abuse Therapy
Family Counselling
Trauma Recovery
Parenting Support
Grief Counselling
Anxiety Management
Mindfulness Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized counselling experience in Muskoka and Richmond Hill.
- Our practice combines social work expertise with holistic therapeutic approaches.
- We provide non-judgmental, client-centered support for emotional and relational challenges.
- Our team includes a certified hypnotherapist and collaborative divorce specialist.
- We maintain professional affiliations with recognized mental health organizations.
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Social Workers
- Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
What people say
Calming presence
Effective therapy techniques
Lasting emotional healing
Personalized approach
Compassionate support
Services
Marriage Counselling
Barbara provides confidential marriage counselling to help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Our approach focuses on enhancing emotional connection and addressing relationship challenges through evidence-based techniques. Clients gain practical tools to strengthen their partnership and navigate life transitions together.
Collaborative Divorce
This specialized service helps couples navigate divorce proceedings respectfully and cooperatively. Barbara works with legal and financial professionals to create child-centered solutions while minimizing emotional distress. The process emphasizes mutual respect and practical problem-solving for families transitioning through separation.
Hypnotherapy
Barbara offers certified hypnotherapy to address anxiety, trauma, and stress-related conditions. This therapeutic approach helps clients access inner resources for healing through guided relaxation and focused attention. Sessions promote emotional regulation and self-discovery while maintaining client control throughout the process.
Sexual Abuse Therapy
Specialized trauma counselling supports survivors of sexual abuse through compassionate, evidence-based interventions. Barbara employs trauma-informed care to address long-term effects while prioritizing client safety and empowerment. The therapeutic process focuses on restoring personal agency and building resilience.
Family Counselling
This service addresses family dynamics and communication challenges across generations. Barbara works with parents and children to improve understanding, manage behavioral issues, and strengthen family bonds. Sessions focus on practical strategies for navigating parenting challenges and fostering healthy relationships.
People
Barbara Browne BSW
Registered Social Worker
Barbara Browne BSW, BSW RSW, has over 35 years of experience in emotional health and trauma recovery. As a certified hypnotherapist and collaborative divorce specialist, she provides compassionate counselling for individuals, couples, and families in Muskoka and Richmond Hill.
Questions
What types of counselling services do you offer?
We provide marriage counselling, trauma recovery, collaborative divorce support, hypnotherapy, family counselling, and specialized therapy for anxiety, depression, and sexual abuse survivors.
How experienced is your counsellor?
Barbara Browne has over 35 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker with specialized training in emotionally focused therapy and collaborative divorce practices.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we provide flexible scheduling with day and evening appointments available to accommodate client needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice combines emotionally focused therapy (EFT), hypnotherapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and trauma-informed care tailored to individual client needs.
Are your services covered by insurance?
As a Registered Social Worker, our services may be covered by extended health insurance plans - please check your specific policy details.
