SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY
Family Counselling
Space to understand each other.
Support to move forward together.
When family relationships feel difficult, you don’t have to work through everything on your own. MHASO offers counselling for families navigating conflict, change, behavioural concerns, and the impact of mental health or addiction.
Begin with a confidential online intake.
Every family has
its own story.
Support for family relationships
Support shaped around your goals
In-person, virtual & phone options
HOW WE CAN HELP
Start with what feels difficult right now.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. These are some of the concerns you can bring to counselling.
Communication & conflict
Changing roles & relationships
Explore recurring disagreements, feeling unheard, or difficulty expressing needs. Make space for different perspectives and more constructive conversations.
Talk through shifts in family life, new responsibilities, and changing expectations. Explore boundaries and ways to support one another through transitions.
Behavioural concerns
Discuss patterns that are creating stress at home. Explore what may be contributing to them and work toward responses that fit your family’s needs.
Mental health & addiction
Explore how mental health or addiction concerns affect family relationships, and talk about support, boundaries, and your own wellbeing.
A PLACE TO BE HEARD
Make room for
each perspective.
Family counselling offers a space to explore how you relate to one another, what feels stuck, and what you would like to change.
You and your counsellor can identify shared goals and explore practical ways to communicate, respond to challenges, and support your relationships. Your family’s circumstances help guide the conversation.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A few things
to know.
Our intake team can help clarify your options and connect you with an appropriate clinician.
Who should attend?
Tell the intake team who is seeking support and what you hope to work on. They can help clarify who should participate and whether family counselling is an appropriate fit.
Appointment options
Ask about current in-person, virtual, and phone availability for family sessions. Options depend on the service and clinician. Our office is at 1489 Merivale Road, Unit 200, Ottawa.
Fees & coverage
Confirm the fee and session length for your family appointment before booking. MHASO services are not covered by OHIP. Extended health benefits may reimburse eligible care; ask the office about NIHB coverage if applicable.