Community Counselling London

About Community Counselling London

Community Counselling London is a mental health service located on Clarke Road in the Airport neighbourhood of London, Ontario. The organization serves the local community and those beyond, specifically aiming to provide a lifeline for the city's most vulnerable residents. They offer a safe space for individuals facing emotional distress, addiction, trauma, or major life transitions, providing tools and coping skills for various diagnoses and assistance in managing emotions. The center distinguishes itself by offering subsidized psychospiritual therapy, which the organization describes as a blend of mind and spirit. To ensure accessibility for everyone regardless of income, the business provides flexible fees based on a person's situation, including dependents and housing status. This model is designed to support individuals who may struggle to find affordable care through private options or the standard healthcare system, including those who are unhoused or receiving government support. Founded in 2019 by Alida van Dijk and Patricia Berendsen, the organization was established to address gaps in mental health care. It serves as an accredited teaching site with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care / Association canadienne de soins spirituels (CASC/ACSS). In addition to client services, the center provides quality training and placement hours for graduate-level therapist interns under the guidance of Certified Supervisor-Educators and Clinical Supervisors.