Advocating Hope

Advocating Hope

Counselling Centre

“Compassionate and Empathetic Support for the Chaos in Your Life.”

About us

We are a mental health clinic in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Our clinicians hold RP, RSW, and RP (Qualifying) credentials. We offer CBT, psychotherapy, adolescent therapy, and individual therapy for teens and adults.

Approach

We meet you where life feels tangled, offering steady, empathic guidance that helps sort immediate stressors into manageable steps. In our Peterborough clinic and through secure online sessions in English, appointments move at a paced, practical rhythm—short check-ins, clearer goals, and collaborative planning—so you leave with one small, doable change to try. Between meetings we may suggest brief reflections or experiments to test what works. This approach tends to suit people seeking calm, concrete support during uncertain times.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Sliding scale

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Parents

Staff Employed:

  • Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy, often in healthcare or community settings.

  • Relationship Therapists

    A therapist specialising in couple and relationship difficulties, working to improve communication and emotional connection.

  • Psychotherapists

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)s

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

  • Social Workers

    A professional who supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, and access to community resources.

  • Therapists / Counselors (Qualifying)

    A therapist or counselor completing supervised clinical training toward full qualification.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario; Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (CRPO)

RP, RSW, RP (Qualifying)

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Service Areas

Advocating Hope

In-person & Online

Peterborough, Ontario

Canada

Peterborough, Canada