Meet life’s challenges

with the support

you need to thrive

People seek out the extra support that therapy provides for many reasons. Some feel stuck and overwhelmed by a family crisis or relationship difficulties. Others are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or struggles with anger management. Our dedicated team of Ottawa therapists are here to help you create harmony and happiness in your life. We offer four different Ottawa locations. 

Our team of qualified therapists offer professional counselling in the following areas (click on any to learn more):

Family Therapy & Counselling Services Ottawa

People seek out the extra support that therapy provides for many reasons. Some feel stuck and overwhelmed by a family crisis or relationship difficulties. Others are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or struggles with anger management. Our dedicated team of Ottawa therapists are here to help you create harmony and happiness in your life. We offer four different Ottawa locations. 

We specialize in various areas of mental health for individuals, families, step-families, children, youth, couples and parents. You can find us at 4 convenient locations in Ottawa, including Kanata and Nepean.

The social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors at Family-Therapy create a safe and comfortable environment, where you can:

  • Gain insights about yourself, including a deeper understanding of your emotions.
  • Learn to manage anxiety, stress, grief, depression, anger, or other emotional struggles, and challenging life situations.
  • Create short-term and long-term solutions for your problems and relationships in order to enjoy an overall improvement in your quality of life.

Marriage Counselling

From relationship conflicts and separation, to divorce and custody battles, your Ottawa therapy counsellors offer the professional support that you may need during challenging times. The relationship specialists at Family-Therapy focus on every couple’s unique requirements and struggles, helping to rekindle the sparkle in their relationship. If you are experiencing lingering challenges with your partner or spouse, consider giving your relationship a helping hand through couples' therapy and counselling.


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Family Counselling

We work with families, as well as step-families on a wide range of issues, such as parenting challenges, blended family problems, relocation and resettling troubles, substance abuse, unemployment or loss of loved ones. Our family counsellors are trained to work with any member of the family unit, including parents, children, relatives, friends and caregivers. Seek timely counsel and therapy to resolving conflicts in a healthy way. Work towards creating lasting harmony and happiness for you and your family.


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Child & Youth Counselling

Children or teenagers often experience behavioural difficulties due to reasons such as bullying at school, sibling relationships, blended families, loss of a loved one, or the rapidly changing teen culture. We work with children and youth to help them tide over a variety of challenges during their turbulent phases. If your child is facing ongoing issues related to grief, anger, depression or self-esteem, get in touch with our Ottawa therapy and counselling team.


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Individual Counselling

Looking for relief from stress, anxiety or anger issues? Are you struggling with depression or coping with PTSD? Our dedicated team understands that there’s no one-size-fits-all cure, and are Struggling with depression or coping with PTSD? Looking for relief from stress, anxiety or anger issues? At Family-Therapy, we understand that every individual’s life stages and needs may be different, and there is no one-size-fits-all cure. Our dedicated team of social workers, counsellors and therapists specialize in a range of mental health issues and are committed to help you identify and overcome current life challenges.

Affordable Counselling Services in Ottawa & Kanata

The Ottawa therapy and counselling team at Family-Therapy offers you professional and confidential counselling in your time of need. If you or your loved one is experiencing any ongoing behavioural, emotional or relationship issues, take the first step and reach out to us. We are independent therapists who offer child and teen counselling, family and step-family therapy, individual counselling, and couples therapy, including LGBT individuals or couples.

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Your Ottawa Therapists

Family-Therapy offers you professional and confidential counselling in Ottawa. We are independent therapists who can address child and teen therapy, family and step-family challenges, individual, and couple therapy issues.

Meet The Team

Contact Us Today

Take the first step by calling us today to book or inquire about our counselling services in Ottawa.

Phone: 613-287-3799

Fax: +1-613-777-4975

We can also be reached by email using the contact form here. Please provide a phone number where we can reach you. While we can answer questions about therapy, we cannot provide any counselling, advice, or therapy via email.

Our Locations: 

4019 Carling Ave. Suite 202, Kanata, ON

1 Centrepointe Dr. Suite 205, Ottawa, ON

451 Daly Ave. 3rd Floor, Ottawa, ON

317 Catherine Street, Ottawa, ON

Driving Directions (4019 Carling Ave): Conveniently located in the West end of Ottawa, just North of the 417 at Exit 138 Eagleson/March Rd. Take March Road North from the Queensway, turn right on Carling Avenue. The building will be on your left in 500 meters. OC Transpo stops half a block from our building.