Counselling and psychotherapy for young adults

Personalized psychotherapy designed to address the unique needs of young adults

Ottawa, ON

Welcome

Let's face it, young adulthood is messy! You’re trying to find purpose and fulfillment, and at the same time, looking for routine in a chaotic world. It can all be pretty disorienting.

Maybe you’re in university trying to balance it all: school, part-time job, co-curriculars and somewhere in there, a social life! Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed about starting your career. Maybe self-criticism is living rent free in your head and you’re ready for a change. I combine professionalism with a genuine, empathic approach to help young adults develop skills for post-secondary and career success, foster personal growth and build a future that reflects who they truly are. My practice is collaborative and person-centered at its core. My goal is to create a trusting and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing and growing.

Open Questions

Collaborative Curiosity

I will ask open questions to understand you, what you’re struggling with and what healing looks like to you- this way, we know what we’re working towards.

Collaborative Curiosity

We will collaboratively investigate difficult thoughts and feelings with curiosity and compassion (I know it can feel like alot, but we’re in it together!)

New perspectives

Collaborative Curiosity

Practical Strategies

I will gently offer a new way of seeing a situation, or new way of coping.

Practical Strategies

Pausing for the positive

Practical Strategies

I will suggest practical emotion regulation strategies, organizational and time-managemnt tools, and tips to beat procrastination and perfectionism.

Check-ins

Pausing for the positive

Throughout our work, I’ll check in with you to make sure you’re feeling comfortable and that we’re aligned on working towards your goals.

Pausing for the positive

We will pause to focus not just on the problem, but also, on what’s going well!

We’ll even share some laughs along the way!

Academic or work difficulties

Imposter syndrome, procrastination, perfectionism, time management, difficulty focusing, self-criticism, stress management, feelings of failure, navigating neurodivergence as an adult

Life skills and study skills

Goal setting, staying organized, prioritization, self-care, emotion regulation, digital use

Life changes

Moving cities, living independently, starting college, graduating, starting a new job

Interpersonal relationships

Making friends as an adult, dating, maintaining friendships from afar, adjusting to living with room mates, feeling isolated, setting boundaries, social comparison, people pleasing

Family dynamics

Parental relationships, adjusting to new family roles, differing worldviews, parental pressure

Personal growth and development

Identity exploration, career direction, feeling stuck

about me

While working as a counsellor in a university setting, I gained extensive experience working with post-secondary students at risk of academic failure, as well as working with students who had learning disabilities and chronic health issues that impacted their academic success. I came to admire young adults’ inherent ambition and resilience, even in times of fear. However, I also came to know their struggles: feeling utterly overwhelmed, feeling lonely and worried about the future. I saw students question who they are, what their purpose is and their sexuality. I saw them navigate new and long-standing relationships, all the while trying to keep up good grades and take care of themselves. In my work, I helped clients understand their strengths and their struggles, develop emotion regulation skills, and build practical study skills and life skills to help them thrive in school and day-to-day life. By helping clients navigate uncharted experiences, I witnessed firsthand clients who moved from feeling stuck or lost, to feeling a sense of clarity and direction.

I’m here to help you understand who you are and build the life you want for yourself. We’ll do this by bringing curiousity to your behaviour, thoughts and feelings (especially the ones you might be trying to avoid!), developing practical strategies for managing stress and relationships, and we’ll celebrate the progress you make along the way!

A bit about me personally:

Plant mom to too many pothos (or is it pothoses?). I’m all about the grandma hobbies: gardening, knitting, reading, museums and markets. Dog lover. Can’t hold a tune. Seeker of all things cozy. I believe in eating dessert first.

SESSION FORMAT, FEES AND CANCELLATION POLICY

I provide individual psychotherapy sessions to adults (18+) living in Ontario. Sessions are offered virtually through a secure online video platform. Evening sessions are available.

Fees

My current rate is $175 per 50 minute session.

I have a limited number of sliding scale (reduced fee) spaces available for clients who would otherwise be unable to access therapy. Please inquire about a sliding scale space if you think you may be eligible.

Payments are made after every session through eTransfer.

Cancellation Policy

24 hours notice is required for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. If you are unsure you can attend an upcoming appointment, please contact me by email at corina@corinadalesioworth.com more than 24 hours in advance so we can troubleshoot accordingly, and to avoid a cancellation or missed appointment fee.

Clients who provide less than 24 hours notice of cancellation or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the appointment fee. Insurance companies generally do not cover cancellation fees.

Crisis Resources

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

If this is not an emergency but you are seeking immediate support, please consider one of the following resources:

Distress Centre Ottawa - Crisis Line

613-722-6914 (24/7 access)

https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/

Good2Talk - Support Line for Ontario Post-Secondary Students

1-866-925-5454 (24/7 access)

or Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

https://good2talk.ca/ontario/

The Walk-in Counselling Clinic - Free, same-day counselling appointments in Ottawa

https://walkincounselling.com/

Counselling Connect - Free counselling appointments for Ottawa residents

https://www.counsellingconnect.org/

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to corina@corinadalesioworth.com if you cannot find the answer to your question.

What rate do you charge for therapy?

My current rate is $175 per 50 minute session. I have a limited number of sliding scale (reduced fee) spaces available for clients who would otherwise be unable to access therapy. Please inquire about a sliding scale space if you think you may be eligible.

Payments are made after every session through eTransfer.

Does my insurance company cover the cost of psychotherapy?

Services provided by Registered Psychotherapists (RP) are not currently covered by OHIP.

Check with your insurance provider to confirm whether they provide coverage for services from a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). If coverage is provided, you must provide payment after each session. Then, you can submit the receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

How do I make an appointment?

If you’re ready to book an appointment or consultation, please reach out by email or phone at: corina@corinadalesioworth.com or 343-308-3560. Let me know your name, and whether you are looking to book a free 20-minute consultation, or a first appointment. From there, I’ll get you booked in!

If you’re not quite ready to book, but would like more information, please reach out at the phone number or email above with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

What if I need to cancel my appointment?

What can I expect in my first session?

Starting therapy can be intimidating! In our first session, we will walk through the consent form and intake form and then we’ll take some time to get to know you, what brings you in and what you want to work on in psychotherapy.

Contact ME

I'd love to hear from you!

Whether you are ready to start your sessions or just have some questions, feel free to contact me using the options below or clicking the Connect or Book button.

Phone: 343-308-3560

Email: corina@corinadalesioworth.com

Or, contact me through Psychology Today

I look forward to exploring how we can work together.

Hours

Today

By Appointment

Territory Acknowledgement

I would like to acknowledge the traditional, unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory on which I live, work, learn and play. I am committed to further understanding the trauma caused by dispossession of land, genocide and injustice and to honouring the inherent resilience of Indigenous people past, present and future. As a psychotherapist, I commit myself to an anti-racist and anti-opppressive approach in which I actively unlearn harmful beliefs, and commit to questioning and challenging oppressive systems that uphold colonialism and deny Indigenous people the right to self-determination. This is work that is essential to individual and collective well-being. As I continue to learn, I encourage you to further inform yourself about Indigenous history in your community by consulting the resources below, shopping at local Indigenous-owned businesses or reading books by Indigenous authors.

https://native-land.ca/

https://nctr.ca/

Counselling and psychotherapy for young adults

Welcome

My Style

Open Questions

Collaborative Curiosity

Collaborative Curiosity

Collaborative Curiosity

Collaborative Curiosity

Collaborative Curiosity

New perspectives

Collaborative Curiosity

Practical Strategies

Practical Strategies

Pausing for the positive

Practical Strategies

Check-ins

Pausing for the positive

Pausing for the positive

Pausing for the positive

Pausing for the positive

Pausing for the positive

If this sounds like an approach that may work for you, click on the button below to send me an email and let’s set up a free 20-minute consultation to get started

My Clients

Academic or work difficulties

Life skills and study skills

Life changes

Interpersonal relationships

Family dynamics

Personal growth and development

Therapeutic modalities I draw from

Schedule an appointment today

Never been to therapy before? That’s ok! Many of my clients are folks who are going to therapy for the first time.

about me

My Blog

SESSION FORMAT, FEES AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees

Cancellation Policy

If this sounds like an approach that may work for you, click on the button below to send me an email and let’s set up a free 20-minute consultation to get started

Crisis Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact ME

I'd love to hear from you!

Hours

Connect or book

Territory Acknowledgement

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