individual, couple, family and group therapy

Psychotherapy is a method of addressing mental health concerns through discussions with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or another mental health professional. It is also referred to as talk therapy, counselling, psychosocial therapy, or simply therapy.

Throughout psychotherapy, you gain insight into your specific challenges and how your thoughts, emotions, and actions impact your well-being. Talk therapy empowers you to manage your life and handle difficult situations using healthy coping strategies.

Various forms of psychotherapy exist, and your circumstances will determine the most suitable one for you.

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Discover the Services at Prima Centre for Mental Health and Wellness!

Our therapists employ a holistic, collaborative approach to meet your needs. We are dedicated to working with you to identify treatment goals from the beginning. You do not need a referral to make an appointment.

The first session might be longer than other sessions. During the therapy sessions, you will examine the relationship between your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions with the therapist and develop new patterns of thinking and behaving.

Individual and Group Supervisions

Prima CMHW offers scheduled one–on–one and group supervision. With a qualified supervisor, you will discuss files, cases, and SEUS (safe and effective use of self) for personal & professional growth.

A clinical supervisor engages with a supervisee through a contractual relationship to support their professional development, improve their safe and effective interaction in the therapeutic setting, address the therapy's direction, and ensure the client's well-being.

Clinical supervision serves four main purposes:

Fostering the professional development of the supervisee
Improving the supervisee's safe and effective engagement in the therapeutic relationship
Addressing the therapy's progress
Ensuring the client's well-being.

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Practicum Students

Students from various universities and colleges who are in the process of completing their degrees may qualify for clinical placement at Prima CMHW. Due to the high volume of interest our program only accepts the MOST SUITABLE candidates.

Workshops, Webinars and Psychoeducational Groups

Whether you are a beginner or enhancing your existing therapy skills, Prima Centre for Mental Health and Wellness provides professional development and personal development workshops and events that educate, transform, inspire and empower.

Personal development events range from two to three-hour online training to full weekend retreats.

Please note that you need to purchase a training before the start of the event.

The clients who are interested in our online training should consider that this training is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment, medication, or therapy.

Here is a list of Professional or Personal Development Options:

Fundamentals of Mental Health

First Aid in Mental Health

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Basics and Beyond

Mindfulness Training

Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health

Motivational Interviewing (MI): Introduction to Theory and Practice

Introduction to EMDR

Multicultural Counselling and Self and Effective Use of Self

Introduction to Islamic Psychotherapy

Family Therapy Skills and Strategies

Introduction to DSM-5

An Introduction to Safeguarding Children From Abuse

fees and coverage

Unfortunately, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not cover private psychotherapy services fees. Most extended health plans offer some degree of coverage for psychotherapy services, depending on your extended health benefits. We recommend you check with your employer or insurance provider about your plan coverage and claim procedures. Other common funding sources include Extended Health Care, WSIB, Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance Benefits, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Victim Quick Response Program, and Blue Cross (RCMP, Canadian Forces, Veterans).