Creative Counselling

Creative strength-based approaches for children, adolescents, and adults
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Record #: NIA2172 Last Modified: 14 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionCreative Counselling offers alternate treatment approaches for children, youth, and adults through the use of creative methodologies such as art, sand, play, and therapeutic games focused counselling. Creative Counselling provides a play room, art room, and therapeutic games area with specialized equipment, toys, and activities. These items have been carefully selected to encourage creativity and natural behaviours providing opportunity for optimal observation and assessment.  
 
Trauma and attachment focused counselling is available in group or individual formats to address the impact of various events such as abuse, loss, attachment, exposure to domestic violence and other traumatic events. 
 
*In-Person, Telephone, and Internet Counselling available; 
*Individual and Group Counselling;  
*Interpersonal Therapy;  
*Trauma Therapy;  
*Evidence Based Trauma Intervention Programs; 
*Behaviour Assessment and Modification;  
*Intensive Behavioural Intervention;  
*Home, community, and school based intensive supports;  
*Parent Coaching;  
*Addiction Counselling;  
*Community Mobilization;  
*Anger Management;  
*Separation and Divorce; 
*Wellness / Life Coaching; 
*Career / Guidance Counselling;  
*Dream analysis and treatment of night terrors.
HoursBy appointment, usually booking 2 - 3 weeks in advance, some evening appointments available.
DatesAll year
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationReferrals accepted - self, doctor, minister, lawyer, health professional, family.
FeesService - Individual sessions, $100/session. ; Fee assistance available for all programs - sliding scale/subsidized.
EventsAttachment Informed Parenting Training for Parents and Caregivers 
Lori Gill, Certified Trauma Specialist and associates are offering a 10-session workshop for parent and caregivers focusing on learning the keys to forming a healthy attachment with their child.  
Contact creative.counselling@bell.net for details or to register
Contact Information
Located In CommunitySt Catharines
Office Phone905-341-3290
E-Mailcreative.counselling@bell.net
Websitewww.CreativeCounsellingApproaches.org
Primary ContactLori Gill MA Counselling Psychology, Owner/Therapist and Certified Trauma Specialist, Creative Counselling; Phone: 905-341-3290; Fax: 905-984-3290; Email: creative.counselling@bell.net
Other Details
Service Level(60) Commercial
Established2009
FundingFees
Subjects
SubjectsAbuse ; Alternative therapy ; Anger management ; Anxiety disorders ; Behaviour therapy ; Bereavement ; Conflict resolution ; Counselling ; Crisis intervention ; Depression ; Divorce ; Family therapy ; Mental health ; Parenting support ; Phobias ; Self esteem ; Separation ; Stress ; Suicide
Broader TermsAnxiety disorders ; Criminal offences ; Death ; Disorders ; Family support ; Health ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Psychotherapy