Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Courtice, ON
At Spero Counselling and Psychotherapy Counselling and Psychotherapy, we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate mental health support since 2014. Our team of licensed therapists brings extensive experience in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions through evidence-based modalities like CBT, ACT, and EFT. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their unique journeys at their own pace. Our collaborative approach integrates mindfulness and client-centered care, emphasizing resilience and lasting personal growth.With multilingual capabilities and flexible service options, we strive to meet diverse client needs while maintaining the highest professional standards. Our therapists combine academic expertise with real-world experience to deliver tailored support that honors each individual's path to healing.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Life Transitions Support
Couples Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Childhood Trauma Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Our team includes registered psychotherapists with specialized training in multiple therapeutic modalities
- We offer multilingual counseling services in French and Spanish
- Therapists maintain active professional development and clinical supervision
- We provide flexible scheduling options for client convenience
- Our practice integrates mindfulness and trauma-informed care approaches
Associations and certifications
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services help clients develop effective coping strategies through evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness techniques. We address generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and situational anxiety in a supportive environment. Clients learn to identify triggers and build resilience while working with experienced therapists who specialize in anxiety-related conditions.
Depression Therapy
Specialized depression therapy combines ACT and EFT modalities to address persistent sadness, motivation issues, and emotional regulation challenges. Our therapists create personalized treatment plans that incorporate behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring techniques. We focus on restoring emotional balance while respecting each client's unique healing timeline and personal circumstances.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling services address communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and intimacy issues using emotionally focused therapy approaches. We support both couples and individuals navigating relationship challenges, helping them establish healthier patterns and boundaries. Sessions focus on improving mutual understanding and rebuilding trust in a safe environment.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma recovery program utilizes integrative approaches to address childhood trauma and PTSD symptoms. Therapists employ somatic awareness techniques alongside traditional talk therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences safely. The program emphasizes nervous system regulation and the development of grounding techniques for long-term healing.
Life Transitions Support
Life transitions support helps clients navigate major changes like career shifts, relationship status changes, and identity exploration. We employ strength-based approaches to build adaptability and resilience during periods of uncertainty. Our therapists provide practical tools for decision-making and emotional regulation during transitional phases.
People
Janina Kanonas
Owner, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered psychotherapist with 12 years of experience in university, nonprofit, and private practice settings. Specializes in anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges while offering multilingual services in French and Spanish.
Brooke Mason
Registered Psychotherapist
Counselling psychologist with expertise in emotional regulation and autism support. Focuses on anxiety, self-esteem, and relational challenges while offering reduced-fee sessions for accessible mental health care.
Rosalyn Goddard
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Compassionate therapist specializing in burnout recovery and self-connection. Combines yoga therapy with counseling approaches to address overwhelm and identity loss while supporting clients through major life changes.
Michelle Chew
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Integrative therapist focusing on disordered eating and communication issues. Utilizes ACT and mindfulness approaches to build self-acceptance while creating a safe space for clients to explore personal challenges at their own pace.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and family support services for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma recovery using evidence-based approaches.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our therapists are registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, maintaining current credentials and participating in ongoing professional development.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
We provide both in-person sessions at our Courtice location and virtual therapy options to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our therapists integrate evidence-based methods including CBT, ACT, EFT, and mindfulness practices tailored to each client's unique needs and treatment goals.
Are there reduced-fee options available?
We offer limited reduced-fee sessions with select therapists to ensure mental health services remain accessible to clients with varying financial circumstances.
