Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in St. Catharines
Venema Family Counselling has been dedicated to improving emotional well-being since 2012. Our founder, Thomas Venema, brings over 35 years of clinical expertise to individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care, we address anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and grief. Our practice combines evidence-based methodologies with personalized attention to foster lasting change. With a background in mental health consultation for Niagara firefighters and extensive experience training therapists, we offer a unique blend of professional insight and compassionate support. Our home-based office provides a comfortable environment for clients to develop coping strategies and achieve emotional stability.We maintain active affiliations with the Ontario Association of Social Workers and Ontario College of Social Workers, ensuring high standards of care. Clients benefit from prompt communication and flexible scheduling tailored to their needs. Our commitment to community mental health is demonstrated through decades of service in Niagara, including specialized work with children, adolescents, and first responders. Whether addressing immediate crises or long-term personal growth, we empower clients to navigate life's difficulties with renewed confidence.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Therapy
Anger Management
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Couples Counselling
Grief Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of clinical experience in individual and family therapy
- Specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma response
- Proven track record with diverse client populations from children to first responders
- Home-based office offering personalized, comfortable treatment environment
- Active community mental health involvement since 1979
Associations and certifications
- Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses debilitating anxiety and panic disorders. Our approach examines physical and psychological effects of anxiety to modify negative thought patterns. Clients learn practical coping strategies for managing symptoms and regaining control over daily life.
Couples Counselling
Professional guidance helps couples improve communication and resolve conflicts. We address relationship stressors through tailored interventions that foster mutual understanding and strengthen emotional connections. Sessions focus on developing constructive dialogue and rebuilding trust.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma-informed care utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to process traumatic experiences. Our approach addresses post-traumatic stress symptoms through structured interventions that promote emotional regulation and recovery from distressing events.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment addresses emotional and behavioral challenges in children and teens. Our approach combines play therapy techniques with family systems perspectives to support healthy development and improve parent-child relationships.
Grief Counselling
Professional support helps clients navigate complex grief responses following significant losses. We provide structured interventions to process emotions, develop coping strategies, and establish a path toward emotional healing and adjustment to life changes.
People
Thomas Venema
Registered Social Worker
MSW, RSW licensed therapist with 35+ years of clinical experience. Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma response. Former mental health consultant for Niagara firefighters and trainer of 20+ therapists in private practice.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with trauma-informed care and family systems approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are RSW/CSW registered for insurance claims through most extended health benefit programs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve St. Catharines, Hamilton, and the entire Niagara Region with flexible appointment options.
What issues do you specialize in?
Our expertise includes anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma recovery, and grief counseling for individuals and families.
Reviews (1)
Julie Clarke
Aug 24, 2019
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I have went to Tom Venema for counselling throughout different times during my life since a young age. Tom truly cares for his clients and understands deep complex issues/pain. He is a gifted man of integrity and wisdom. He is able to help people move on from their bad experiences and live a healthy life. He also has a pretty good sense or humour and can make you feel at ease during the toughest of times. You can put your faith and trust in this person to begin your journey of healing and wellness.
