Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counselling
At Abma Counselling, we have dedicated ourselves to supporting individuals, couples, and families in Niagara since 2008. Our team of registered psychotherapists and social workers brings over two decades of combined experience to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. We prioritize a personalized approach, offering in-person, phone, and video therapy sessions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our mission is to empower clients to build stronger relationships, navigate life transitions, and cultivate emotional resilience. Grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, EMDR, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, we foster a safe, nonjudgmental environment for healing and growth.With flexible scheduling, including evenings and Saturdays, we strive to make mental health care accessible to all. Our interns, supervised by seasoned professionals, provide affordable options without compromising quality. Recognizing the courage it takes to seek help, we emphasize transparency, client-centered care, and practical strategies for lasting change. Through compassionate expertise, we guide clients toward reclaiming their well-being and creating lives aligned with their values. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted resource in the Niagara region for over 16 years.
Services
Adult Counselling
Couples Therapy
Child & Youth Services
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Depression Support
Family Counselling
Intern Therapy
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
- Flexible scheduling includes evenings, Saturdays, and virtual sessions.
- Internship program provides affordable counselling supervised by seasoned professionals.
- Client-centered approach prioritizes personalized treatment plans and practical outcomes.
Services
Adult Counselling
Our adult counselling services address anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies, process trauma, and build emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating personalized treatment plans that align with each individual's goals and values.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflicts using methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on strengthening emotional connections, addressing patterns of disconnection, and developing tools for long-term relationship satisfaction through both in-person and virtual formats.
Child & Youth Services
Specialized services for children and teens address anxiety, behavioral challenges, and social difficulties using play therapy and age-appropriate techniques. Family sessions incorporate caregiver guidance to reinforce progress at home, with a focus on building emotional regulation skills and strengthening family dynamics.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services utilize EMDR and somatic therapies to process unresolved trauma and reduce symptoms of PTSD. Therapists create safe environments for clients to explore traumatic memories while developing grounding techniques, with a focus on restoring emotional stability and improving daily functioning.
Intern Therapy
Supervised intern therapy provides accessible mental health support through graduate-level therapists completing clinical training. Sessions offer reduced rates while maintaining quality care, with regular supervision ensuring adherence to professional standards and therapeutic effectiveness for clients seeking cost-effective treatment options.
People
Steve Abma
Director, Registered Psychotherapist
With over 20 years of clinical supervision experience, Steve Abma leads our therapy team. Specializing in relationship enhancement and anxiety disorders, he holds a Master's degree and provides oversight for all therapeutic services while maintaining an active caseload.
Rita Vescio
Registered Psychotherapist
Rita Vescio brings expertise in emotion regulation and trauma recovery to her work with adults and youth. Her practice focuses on anxiety, depression, and post-trauma growth, combining cognitive therapies with mindfulness-based approaches to support client well-being.
Nicole Postma
Registered Social Worker
Nicole Postma specializes in trauma recovery and ADHD support for adults. With clinical training in therapeutic yoga, she integrates mind-body approaches to address anxiety, depression, and health-related challenges through evidence-based interventions.
Jennifer Cain
Intern Therapist
Jennifer Cain provides low-cost counselling under supervision while completing her clinical training. Specializing in emotional regulation and family challenges, she employs cognitive therapies and play-based strategies to support adults, children, and families in a compassionate setting.
David Moyes
Registered Social Worker
David Moyes offers expertise in mood disorders and youth development, focusing on relationship challenges and self-harm prevention. His practice combines clinical experience with practical strategies to support families and young people navigating emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Questions
What types of therapy sessions are available?
We offer in-person sessions at our Niagara Falls clinic, plus phone and secure video therapy options for flexibility and accessibility.
Do you accept insurance or offer reduced fees?
Many clients receive reimbursement through extended health benefits. We also provide reduced-fee options through our supervised intern therapy program.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Our client care team matches you with a therapist based on your specific needs, preferences, and scheduling requirements for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
Our team addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD, and life transitions for adults, couples, children, and families.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer sessions during evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate busy schedules and ensure accessible mental health care.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies - some clients benefit from short-term focused sessions while others engage in longer-term therapeutic work based on individual needs.
Reviews (2)
Asher Robb
Jul 13, 2021
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Called and left a message with the receptionist. Nobody ever got back to me. Poor communication. Luckily, I found someone else to work with.
Non-Binary Cutie
Nov 02, 2019
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I've been bouncing from counsellor to counsellor for years before finally coming to abma. Its the safest I felt and I really connected with my counsellor. I can finally start recoverimg
