Hope Centered Counselling

10/15/2026

💚 Free Therapy Available for Anyone Impacted by Su***de

Hey folks 💚

A close friend of mine recently lost their child to su***de, and in response to this heartbreaking loss, I’ve decided to offer free therapy sessions with my student therapist, Rachel, until NOVEMBER 30th, 2026.

Whether you knew the Hammond family personally or have been impacted by su***de in your own life, I want to make sure there is an opportunity for you to talk to someone, process what you’re feeling, and have a place to turn during a difficult time.

💚 You don’t have to commit to ongoing therapy. If you feel that even one appointment would be helpful, you are welcome to reach out. There is no obligation to continue seeing Rachel after NOVEMBER 30th.

If you choose to continue therapy with Rachel after that date, her regular rate of $100 for a one-hour session will apply.

If you or someone you know could use this opportunity, please reach out to Hope Centered Counselling. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 💚

Link to book in the comments.

09/30/2026

🧠💛 Moms raising neurodivergent kids: this one is for YOU.

Are you raising a child, teen, or young adult with ADHD or Autism?

Then you probably know that parenting can sometimes feel like a whole different kind of hard. 😅

The appointments.
The school emails.
The big emotions.
The executive functioning struggles.
The advocating.
The worrying.
The constant mental load of trying to figure out what your kid needs while also trying to figure out what you need.

And whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or not, sometimes you just want to sit in a room with other moms who already understand. 💛

That’s why I created this therapy support group at Hope Centered Counselling.

🌿 It’s a space for moms to connect, talk honestly, learn from one another, and explore the realities of raising neurodivergent kids.

We talk about the messy stuff, the funny stuff, the things nobody warned us about, and the moments when you’re thinking, “Is it just me?”

Spoiler: probably not. 😉

The group meets once or twice a month from 6–8 p.m., usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, depending on the schedule.

✨ Your first three group sessions are FREE.

Before joining the group, you’ll book a free 30-minute intake appointment with me so we can sit down together, talk about what’s going on for you, and make sure the group feels like a good fit.

🔗 The booking link is in the comments. When you open it, select “Group Therapy: Start Here” and then choose “Drop-In Moms Intake Appointment.” That’s the free 30-minute appointment you’ll need to book before attending the group.

📍 Hope Centered Counselling
160 St. David Street South, Unit #205, Fergus
🗓️ Evening sessions, usually Tuesday or Wednesday
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
💛 First 3 sessions FREE

If you’ve ever wished you had a group of moms who just get it, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. 🧠💛

09/13/2026

This one is extra special to me. 🌈

As one of the Youth Engagement Coordinators with Centre Wellington Pride, Angela and I have been working behind the scenes to create Out Loud: Q***r Voices & Futures, a three-part speaker and skills-building series created for q***r youth and young adults in Centre Wellington.

We’re bringing together real stories, honest conversations, practical skills, community connections, and people who can help young people see what’s possible for their futures.

And we’re starting with Out Loud: Our Stories on October 13. ❤️

If you’re a q***r young person, a parent, an educator, a professional, or simply someone who wants to learn and be a better ally, we’d love to have you there.

Come listen. Come connect. Come be part of the conversation. 🌈

Registration is now open! https://cwpride.ca/out-loud-events/

09/13/2026

Really proud to see our community coming together for Take Back the Night. ❤️

Honoured to be part of Centre Wellington Pride 🏳️‍🌈 and to see so many local organizations working together to create space for connection, awareness, and action.

Looking forward to being part of this important evening. 🖤

We're so excited to share that Take Back the Night is coming to Centre Wellington!

Join G-W WIC, Centre Wellington Pride, Thrive HIV Prevention & Support and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Wellington-Guelph for $5 pizza by KIPPelora, speakers and a march through Bissell Park in Elora (119 Mill St E, Centre Wellington ON). Share your poems, stories and songs as we open the event up for open mic!

Come speak your mind on Friday, September 18, starting at 6:45pm.

All are welcome!

07/07/2026

Don't forget to register before July 22; Keeping Kids Safe in Centre Wellington.

07/07/2026

Things are happening! We cannot wait to invite our clients back to in person appointments this month. It's going to blow your minds! 🤯

06/27/2026

🌿 Now Welcoming New Clients: Rachel (Student Therapist) 🌿

We’re excited to introduce Rachel, a student therapist at Hope Centered Counselling who is beginning her clinical practice under direct supervision.

Rachel brings a grounded, thoughtful, and highly engaged presence to her work as she completes her clinical training.

💛 Accessible student-rate sessions: $100 per appointment
💛 Supervised by an experienced clinical director
💛 Supportive, collaborative, and attentive care

✨ Who Rachel works with:
• Teens who feel unsure about therapy or are coming in reluctantly
• Individuals questioning faith, beliefs, or past spiritual experiences
• People navigating self-worth, confidence, and learning to trust themselves
• Individuals experiencing shifts in family dynamics and relational patterns within their family relationships

Rachel is especially drawn to clients who are asking big questions, rethinking what they were taught, and figuring out who they are in the middle of it all.

📍 Clinic update:

We are moving to our new office space along the river in Fergus 🌊

📅 First half of July: Rachel provides virtual sessions
📅 Second half of July: In-person sessions resume at our new location

🌱 If you’ve been considering therapy, Rachel offers an accessible entry point into care with a clinician who is actively developing her skills under supervision and brings genuine care, curiosity, and presence into the therapeutic process.

06/27/2026

Sometimes relationships don’t struggle because something is wrong with you. They struggle because life gets busy, stressful, and complicated, and it becomes harder to stay connected the way you want to.

At Hope Centered Counselling, Sophie offers a grounded, supportive space for couples, relational partners, individuals, and families who are trying to make sense of what is happening in their relationships and how to move forward together.

💛 Communication that keeps going in circles
💛 Intimacy and sexual connection concerns
💛 Chronic illness and health related stress
💛 Family and relational system challenges

Her work is centred on slowing things down enough to understand the patterns between people, especially the ones that tend to show up again and again when things feel stuck or strained. From there, the focus is on helping create more room for clarity, repair, and connection.

Sophie holds a Master’s degree in Relational and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph (Maplewoods Centre), with a clinical focus on couples, family systems, relational work, and sexual connection in relationships.

She brings a relational, curious, and down to earth approach, with a strong commitment to creating a space that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of different relationship structures and lived experiences.

✨ July update ✨
First half of July: virtual appointments and walk and talk therapy only
Later July: in-person sessions resume in our new riverside Fergus office

If you’re looking for support with your relationship, family dynamics, or the way you connect with others, Sophie may be a good fit.

06/27/2026

We are so excited to welcome Melanie to the Hope Centered Counselling team.

Life does not always break gently. Sometimes it changes you completely before you are ready for it.

Melanie brings a unique blend of psychotherapy experience, crisis support, and more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in corporate settings. Her work focuses on supporting adults who are navigating:

✨ Career transitions and career counselling
✨ Burnout and workplace stress
✨ Grief, loss, and bereavement
✨ Major life changes and identity shifts

Whether you are questioning your next career move, feeling overwhelmed by burnout, adjusting to a significant loss, or simply trying to understand who you are after life has changed, Melanie offers a thoughtful, compassionate, and grounded approach to therapy.

We are also excited to share that Hope Centered Counselling is preparing to move into our beautifully renovated new office space along the river in Fergus later this month.

During the first part of July, appointments with Melanie will be available virtually. In-person appointments will begin later in July when we open the doors to our new space.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Melanie to our team. We are so grateful to have her bringing her passion for career counselling, grief and loss support, and life transitions to our community.

06/14/2026

🌈✨ What a joy-filled, love-filled celebration this weekend! ✨🌈

This year marked the second annual Centre Wellington Pride celebration at the Wellington County Museum & Archives, and we are still smiling.

Last year, we welcomed over 400 community members. This year, by our last count, we welcomed nearly 700 people through the celebration! 💛

The growth has been incredible, but even more meaningful has been seeing so many people come together to celebrate community, inclusion, and belonging.

🧡 We listened to your feedback from last year.
💚 You asked for more vendors.
💙 More games.
💜 More food.
❤️ More activities for families.

And this year, we delivered!

From expanded vendor spaces and family activities, to line dancing, live music, door prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect, there truly was something for everyone. One of my personal favourites was our sensory-friendly quiet space in the museum gardens, offering a peaceful retreat for anyone needing a moment to recharge. 🌿

At Hope Centered Counselling, we were thrilled to host our booth again this year. Our prize wheel was a huge hit (as always!), and the water gun battles may have been just a little too much fun! 💦🎯

As a member of the Centre Wellington Pride Committee and Youth Engagement Coordinator, I feel incredibly proud of what our community continues to build together. None of this would be possible without our amazing Pride committee members, who work tirelessly behind the scenes all year long to bring this event to life. We are also so grateful to our volunteers, sponsors, performers, food vendors, artisans, local businesses, community organizations, youth leaders, booth hosts, and the many businesses that generously donated door prizes. It takes an entire community to create a celebration like this, and my heart is so full seeing what we can build together when everyone brings their unique gifts to the table. 🏳️‍🌈

And the best part? We're just getting started.

📅 Mark your calendars: Centre Wellington Pride is held on the second Saturday of June each year at the Wellington County Museum & Archives.

If you missed us this year, we'd love to see you next year. 🌈✨

Until then, enjoy this photo dump from an unforgettable day! 📸💛