If you are experiencing crisis or are in need of immediate support, please call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CMHA 24/7 Crisis Phone Line Local: 705-728-5044 or Toll-Free: 1-888-893-8333. 

If you are experiencing crisis or are in need of immediate support, please call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CMHA 24/7 Crisis Phone Line Local: 705-728-5044 or Toll-Free: 1-888-893-8333. 

Our Team: Dedicated to Supporting Your Journey

At Words of Hope Counselling, our team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care to each client. With a diverse range of skills and specializations, we aim to match you with the therapist best suited to your needs. Every member of our team believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges and work toward a more joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life. Whether it’s through relationship support, personal growth, or holistic well-being, we are here to guide you with respect, empathy, and professionalism every step of the way.

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Tanis Vos

Founder & Clinic Owner, BSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist

Client Focus: Adults, Couples, Women, Mothers, Parents

Specialties: Relationship challenges, parenting and family dynamics, anxiety, stress, life transitions, Christian counselling

Notice: At this time, Tanis is not accepting new clients. We encourage you to explore our other therapists who are available.

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Alina Naim

MSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Families, Women

Specialities: Autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities, therapy for women and mothers, relationship issues, trauma, personal growth

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Bimalpreet Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Adolescents, Individuals, Couples

Specialties: Diverse cultural circumstances, low self-esteem, motor vehicle accident trauma, relationship challenges, meditation and relaxation techniques

Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

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Brooke Fox

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP (Candidate), BSc (Hons)

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialties: Couples therapy, parenting and family challenges, therapy for teenagers

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Holly Thompson

Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP/CPN), Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Psychotherapist

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Individuals, Families, Healthcare Professionals, Women

Specialities: Women's therapy, pregnancy loss, codependency, family and relationship dynamics, holistic and somatic healing, nervous-system regulation, life coaching, therapy for healthcare professionals

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Jayne Holden

MSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children (6+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Women

Specialties: Eating disorders, substance abuse, family violence, suicide risk, infertility issues, divorce and separation, parenting, marital and relationship challenges, infidelity 

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Jess Caruana

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Ontario Certified Teacher

Notice: At this time, Jess is not accepting new clients. We encourage you to explore our other therapists who are available.

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children, Adults, Couples, Families, 2SLGBTQ+ community

Specialties: Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, infertility, adoption, disabilities, rare diseases, somatic therapy

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Jessy Danyluk

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialities: Art and play therapy, therapy for children and teens, couples counselling, addictions, end of life transitioning, depression and anxiety, Christian counselling

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Katrina Brown

Registered Psychotherapist (RP) & Registered Social Worker (RSW)

BSW, CYW

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialties: Grief counselling, neonatal bereavement, trauma, parenting and family issues, ADHD, autism, FASD, depression

Kirstyn Clare

Kirstyn Clare

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP (Candidate), BSc (Hons)

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Adolescents, Individuals

Specialties: Substance and technology addiction, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

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Laura Pickering

MSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialities: Grief counselling, psychiatric illnesses, low self esteem, addiction, health issues, stress, couples counselling

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Na Kyung Park

MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Notice: At this time, Na is not accepting new clients.
We encourage you to explore our other therapists who are available.

Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Individuals

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, life transitions

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Neethu Joseph

MSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Families, Parents

Specialities: Trauma, parenting support, anxiety, depression, family counselling

Rudy

Rudy Grewal

MSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist

Notice: At this time, Rudy is no longer accepting new clients. Appointment availability is reserved for existing clients through November 5, 2026. Following this transition, Rudy will no longer be practicing in Ontario.

If you are an existing client of Rudy's and are having difficulty finding an appointment time, please feel free to email Rudy with possible dates and times to see if he can accommodate you.

Email: rudy@wordsofhopecounselling.com

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialties: Emotional, physical, and religious trauma, family counselling, couples counselling, recovery from abuse, PTSD, identity challenges, addiction and substance abuse

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Sara Miles

Registered Psychotherapist (Master of Arts)

Notice: At this time, Sara is not accepting new clients. We encourage you to explore our other team members to find a therapist who suits your needs.

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy

Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Families, Women

Specialties: Perinatal mental health, women's therapy, sex therapy, couples counselling, family challenges

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Selena Jain

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

In-person therapy (Barrie)
Virtual Therapy
Phone therapy

Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Families, Women

Specialities: Women's therapy, postnatal challenges, child development concerns, parenting strategies, self-esteem, childhood trauma and core wounds, attachment styles, family conflict, relationship issues, couples counselling and rebuilding trust, grief counselling

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Sona Vashist

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual Therapy

Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialties: Relationship issues, depression, chronic worry and anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, grief

Languages: English and Hindi

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