Services

what we offer

Precision treatment, tailored to the individual

Welcome to Gowthorpe Therapists – your destination for trauma-informed therapy in Ontario. Our dedicated team provides compassionate counseling for individuals, couples and families using a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). These approaches are tailored to foster insight and empower positive change.

We specialise in trauma-informed therapy for Individuals and Couples

Providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health support to people throughout Canada.
Illustration showing different ways people cope with depression, including therapy, mindfulness, journaling, and physical activity, representing trauma-informed mental health care.

Depression

People cope with depression in different ways. We provide trauma-informed therapy in Ontario with evidence-based treatments that support symptom reduction, stabilization and improved daily functioning.

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Couple and Family Conflict

Arguments, separation, family stress: we provide trauma-informed therapy in Ontario for couples and families using methods like CBT for couples, EFT and the Gottman Method. We also offer mediation, parenting assessments, Voice of the Child Reports and help for court-involved matters.

Illustration showing emotional shifts associated with bipolar disorder, moving from overwhelm and instability toward balance and fuller living through trauma-informed therapy at Gowthorpe Therapists in Ontario.

Bipolar

Managing Bipolar disorder takes teamwork. Our trauma-informed therapy in Ontario works alongside your medical care so you can stay on track, stabilise moods and function better day to day.

Elder care advisors supporting older adults and families with trauma-informed therapy, home care planning, and safe transition from hospital to home.

Elder Care

Merits of Eldercare Advisors and Care Planning

We provide trauma-informed therapy in Ontario for older adults dealing with health changes, memory problems and major life transitions. We also support families and caregivers, giving guidance when caring for aging parents or planning for safe living at home.

Because we understand that transitioning to home from an extended hospital stay can be difficult for any patient, but especially for those who are elderly, frail and/or have multiple chronic conditions.

Illustration showing a person moving from anxiety and avoidance into a brighter, confident life with support from trauma-informed therapy.

Anxiety

If anxiety is making you avoid things you want to do, we offer trauma-informed therapy in Ontario that helps you build confidence, handle discomfort and live more fully.

Gowthorpe Therapists provides trauma-informed therapy in Ontario for combat, complex, sexual, organizational, and military sexual trauma, supporting children, teens, and adults with EMDR, CBT, CPT, and mindfulness.

Trauma

Gowthorpe Therapists specializes in trauma-informed therapy in Ontario for people healing from combat trauma, complex trauma, sexual trauma, organizational trauma and military sexual trauma.

Support is tailored for children, adolescents and adults, using EMDR, CBT, CPT and mindfulness-based practices.

We are proud to support Soldiers, Veterans and their families with the highest standards of trauma-informed care.

Illustration showing families moving from conflict and separation toward reunification, alongside professionals collaborating in a supportive parenting and family wellness setting.

Good Parenting and Family Wellness

We support families navigating conflict, separation, reunification, and high-stress parenting situations. Our services are grounded in a child-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, stability, and developmental needs.

We provide Section 30 assessments (Ontario) under the Children’s Law Reform Act, including psychological consultation, family assessments, and parenting capacity assessments. Assessments may be court-ordered or completed by consent, following the assessor appointment and reporting framework set out in s.30.

Fees are structured per adult, with a proposal provided after intake screening. Assessments are tailored to the court order and may include interviews, document and collateral review, structured observations, clinical analysis, and a written report. All services are neutral and child-centred, prioritizing safety, emotional well-being, and developmentally appropriate parenting. Supervised parenting time includes structured documentation, with services offered in person or virtually when clinically appropriate and in accordance with Ontario practice standards.

Have Questions In Mind?

Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and it’s normal to have questions before you begin. We’ve answered a few of the most common ones below to help you feel more at ease. Because choosing help is one of the strongest decisions a person can make.

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CBT and Mindfulness (MBCT) EFT DBT Cognitive Processing Therapy