Manotick Counselling

09/05/2026

Hello everyone! Beginning November 1st, Sharda Haniff, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), will offer Animal-Assisted Therapy at farm locations near Manotick, serving clients in Manotick, Barrhaven, Riverside South, Greely, Richmond, Ashton, Stittsville, and surrounding communities.

Animal-assisted therapy offers a unique, supportive approach that can help children, teens, and adults feel more comfortable, connected, and engaged throughout the therapeutic process.

Interested in learning more? Contact us below to express your interest

05/27/2026

With the right support and management, people who experience bipolar can lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Despite this, the condition continues to be stigmatised and misunderstood.

We want to change that. Get the facts about bipolar 👉 https://bit.ly/4pCNntG

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

04/14/2026

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Please note that our free counselling is available now to youth age 12-17 years.

01/15/2026

Hi, I’m Maisie!

I’m a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with experience working with teens. Through my work, I noticed a growing need for spaces where adolescents can connect, practice social skills, and feel less alone — and that’s how this passion project was born.

Creative Connections is a fun, supportive, art-based workshop designed for teens. I’ll be facilitating this workshop with Jessica Lavoie, a pre-licensed intern, because even I need a buddy sometimes, and now you’ll have not one, but two friendly guides to explore art, social skills, and just be yourself. Through a guided art activity and group discussion, participants will:
· Explore self-expression through art 🎨
· Build confidence in social interactions
· Practice communication and collaboration skills
· Connect with peers in a safe, non-judgemental space

This is a 90-minute, one-time workshop — intentionally designed to gently encourage stepping outside of comfort zones without feeling overwhelming. Group therapy offerings are coming soon, but this workshop is a great way to “try it out” with no long-term commitment.

Please note: this workshop is not therapy and is not covered by insurance.

All teens are welcome. No therapy or art experience needed (I’m not an artist myself!). Register on your own or with a friend or sibling. Limited spots available.

📧 Email to register!

11/02/2025

10/31/2025

Children mirror what they feel, not just what they hear. If we meet chaos with calm, they learn safety; if we meet stress with shame, they learn fear.

Our regulation is the lesson beneath every moment.

To grow in self-control, and other components of emotional regulation, start by taking our free 3-minute Emotional Intelligence Quiz: bit.ly/Emotional_Intelligence_Quiz

10/31/2025