Hope Counselling Services

About Hope Counselling Services

Hope Counselling Services is a mental health clinic located on Albert Street in the downtown area of London, Ontario. The practice provides therapy and mental health support to a diverse range of clients across various ages and life stages, including children, youth, adults, parents, and caregivers. They offer services to individuals living across Ontario through both in-person appointments and virtual therapy options. The clinic provides a variety of specialized treatments, including anxiety therapy, panic treatment, stress management, and depression treatment. Specific services mentioned include trauma and complex trauma therapy, grief and loss therapy, parenting support, and youth supports. They also offer specialized care for needle phobia and dental anxiety, as well as workplace conflict and relationship stress. The clinical team utilizes various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness. The clinic is led by founder Heather Norrie, a Registered Social Worker and an approved EMDR Consultant in Training with over a decade of experience as a therapist. She specializes in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and attachment treatment for families. The team also includes Charlene Smolen, a Registered Social Worker who specializes in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, and Renee Reissner, a Registered Social Worker who focuses on workplace conflict, parenting strategies, and relationship stress. Prospective clients can book a free 20-minute consultation to get started. The practice utilizes an online intake process where clients complete sections via a mobile-friendly form to help the therapist develop a treatment plan.