Business Details
Compassionate Grief Counselling Services in Ontario
At Bereavement Counselling on Wheels, we specialize in providing compassionate grief and trauma counseling tailored to individual needs. With over two decades of clinical experience, our founder employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Elisabeth Kbler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief model. We offer flexible service delivery options including in-home visits, office appointments in Ajax and Scarborough, and virtual sessions to accommodate diverse client circumstances. Our practice is grounded in anti-oppressive frameworks and trauma-informed care, addressing complex grief patterns and supporting clients through depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. We maintain active professional memberships with the Ontario Association of Social Workers and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.Our services are accessible to all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We provide periodic educational seminars on grief management and maintain strict adherence to person-centered, solution-focused methodologies. Our mobile services eliminate transportation barriers for clients experiencing emotional or physical limitations. We prioritize cultural competence through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Our practice combines academic expertise with practical experience to deliver effective grief resolution strategies.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Virtual Sessions
Trauma Therapy
Grief Seminars
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical experience in grief counseling
- Mobile services available in client residences
- Trauma-informed therapy approaches certified
- Culturally competent care for diverse populations
- Virtual counseling sessions available province-wide
Associations and certifications
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized grief counseling addressing emotional, physical, and cognitive responses to loss. Utilizes evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Targets unresolved grief patterns and develops coping strategies for clients experiencing depression, anxiety, or PTSD related to bereavement.
Family Counseling
Structured family counseling sessions providing safe environments for collective grief processing. Focuses on developing shared coping mechanisms and improving communication patterns among bereaved family members. Addresses intergenerational grief dynamics and cultural differences in mourning practices.
Virtual Sessions
Secure telehealth counseling accessible from any location. Maintains same therapeutic rigor as in-person sessions using encrypted video platforms. Particularly beneficial for clients with mobility limitations or those residing in remote areas of Ontario.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for complicated grief and trauma-related disorders. Integrates Complicated Grief Therapy with mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques. Addresses PTSD symptoms resulting from sudden loss, suicide, or unresolved bereavement situations.
Grief Seminars
Periodic educational programs covering grief management strategies and loss adaptation techniques. Combines theoretical frameworks with practical exercises. Designed for both bereaved individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their grief support capabilities.
People
Paulette Smith
Registered Social Worker
Paulette Smith, MSW, RSW, has over 20 years of clinical experience in grief counseling. Specializes in trauma-informed therapy and anti-oppressive frameworks. Holds advanced degrees in social work and provides mentorship to emerging professionals in the field.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, family therapy, virtual sessions, trauma-specific therapy, and educational grief seminars.
Do you offer in-home counseling services?
Yes, our mobile services include in-home visits for clients in Ajax, Scarborough, and Pickering areas.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief model.
Are your services available virtually?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions using encrypted video platforms for clients across Ontario.
How do you accommodate diverse client needs?
Our practice incorporates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles with culturally competent care for all genders, races, and religious backgrounds.
What are your service areas?
We serve clients in Ajax, Scarborough, Pickering, and surrounding areas in Ontario with both in-person and virtual options.
