ICA Counselling and Supervision

04/23/2026

What if you could practise a hard conversation before having it?

That's the whole premise of our D&D DBT Skills Group — 8 weeks of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, rehearsed in-character around a virtual table.

Teens on Tuesdays (starts May 26). Adults on Thursdays (starts May 28). Both 6–8pm EST, both virtual, both capped at 6 players.

$160/wk with insurance · $125/wk private pay · sliding scale and pro bono spots considered case-by-case. Each registration includes a 20-min intake and a Session 0 to meet your party.
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04/23/2026

D&D + DBT Skills Therapy Group Facilitated by ICA Counselling

ICA Counselling is now accepting referrals for our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons + Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group — an 8-week, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming therapy group where participants learn and practice DBT skills inside a collaborative tabletop role-playing adventure.

Each week, participants learn a core DBT skill (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, or interpersonal effectiveness) and then apply it in real time through guided storytelling led by a Registered Social Worker and a trained Dungeon Master. The playful, experiential format is especially well-suited to clients who find traditional talk-based groups difficult to engage with — including those with ADHD, autism, social anxiety, or emotion-regulation challenges.

Program details:
Separate groups for youth (13–17) and adults (18+)
4–6 participants per closed group, same members for all 8 weeks
In-person groups in Ancaster/Hamilton, ON
Virtual groups available Canada-wide
Facilitated in English
Starting the last week of May 2026

Facilitated by a Registered Social Worker — may be eligible for coverage under extended health benefits
Reduced rate available for complementary 1:1 DBT therapy
No prior D&D experience required

To refer a client or learn more: Registration: https://forms.gle/PFy3HiZrKBQxsZxE9
Contact: Ilda
info@icacounselling.ca
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04/19/2026

What if therapy happened inside a story?

This June, ICA Counselling & Supervision is launching something new: our Dungeons & Dragons + DBT Skills Therapy Group — a small-group therapy experience where evidence-based DBT skills are learned and practiced live, through collaborative storytelling.
DBT teaches the four skill areas that help us move through big emotions — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. D&D gives us a low-stakes, creative container to actually try those skills out, not just talk about them. You don't need any D&D experience — our registered clinician and trained Dungeon Master will walk you through everything.

Who it's designed for
— Youth 13–17 and adults 18+ (separate cohorts)
— Neurodivergent folks (ADHD, autism, and more)
— People navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or social stress
— Anyone who learns better by doing than by talking about it

The details
— 8 weekly sessions, 90–120 minutes each
— Small groups of 4–6 participants
— Virtual or in-person
— Insurance receipts provided; sliding scale available
— Starts June 2026

Spaces are limited and fill on a first-come basis.

To learn more or register your interest, visit icacounselling.ca, email info@icacounselling.ca, or call 905-519-5158.

04/13/2026

As healthcare workers, advocates, and neighbours, we have a responsibility to speak up when vulnerable people are put at risk.

Bill C-12 and the proposed cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) would strip essential health coverage from refugees and asylum seekers in Canada — people who have already survived unimaginable hardship to get here. These aren't abstract policy changes. They mean real people going without primary care, mental health support, and life-saving medication.

The evidence is clear: cutting refugee healthcare doesn't save money — it shifts costs onto emergency departments and communities, while causing immeasurable harm to human lives.

Tomorrow, April 14th, healthcare workers and advocates are rallying in 9 cities across Canada to demand access to free, universal healthcare for ALL, regardless of immigration status. If you can't be there in person, you can still raise your voice:

📸 Post a photo or video holding a sign with your message
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A country's values are reflected in how it treats the most vulnerable. Let's make sure Canada lives up to its own.

04/09/2026

🌍 We're Hiring!

We are looking for a registered therapist who is passionate about providing culturally responsive, anti-oppressive care to clients from diverse backgrounds.

The ideal candidate brings fluency in Arabic, Spanish, or French, and approaches therapy through a social justice lens — recognizing the systemic barriers that impact mental health and wellbeing.

You are a reflective practitioner who centers the lived experiences of marginalized communities, advocates for equitable access to care, and is committed to ongoing learning around issues of race, identity, power, and privilege.

Whether in the therapy room or beyond, you believe healing is both personal and political. 🤍

📩 info@icacounselling.ca
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04/09/2026

🌍 We're Hiring Multilingual Therapists at ICA Counselling and Supervision!

At ICA Counselling and Supervision, we believe everyone deserves access to mental health support in the language they feel most comfortable in — and we're expanding our team to make that possible.

We are currently looking for passionate, registered therapists who speak:
🗣️ Arabic
🗣️ Spanish
🗣️ French

This is a fully virtual position, offering flexibility while making a real impact in the lives of clients who may otherwise face language barriers to care.

If you're a compassionate clinician ready to join a supportive, inclusive clinic — or if you know someone who would be a great fit — we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Reach out at: info@icacounselling.ca
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04/08/2026

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Discover compassionate psychotherapy and social work services in Ancaster. Explore our supportive groups, IFH, NIHB, and supervision. Begin your journey today.

04/07/2026

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ICA Counselling & Supervision Contact Us: (905) 519 - 5158 or info@icacounselling.ca

04/07/2026

We’re exploring the possibility of offering D&D therapy groups for neurodivergent youth and young adults and would love your feedback.

These groups would be designed for:
Ages 13–17
Ages 18+

The group would be co-facilitated by a registered MSW and another facilitator, with a focus on connection, social skills, emotional regulation, creativity, and having fun in a supportive space. Services may also be covered under many insurance plans.

We’d love to know:

Is this something you or your family member would be interested in registering for?
Would you be more likely to attend in person or online?
Would this be something you could commit to attending regularly?
Would you like to be added to our email list for updates and more information?

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, comment below or send us a message. You can also let us know your preferred age group and whether you’d prefer virtual or in-person sessions.

We’re excited to explore creative, affirming, and therapeutic spaces for neurodivergent community members.

04/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Looking for practical tools to better manage emotions, stress, and relationships?

ICA Counselling & Supervision is offering an 8 Week DBT Skills Group designed to help participants build evidence-based coping skills in a supportive therapeutic space.

Wednesdays | 7:00–9:00 PM | Virtual

An added benefit: these sessions may be covered by some extended health insurance plans, as the group is facilitated by a Registered Social Worker / MSW, RSW. Therapy invoices will also be provided for eligible submission and reimbursement, depending on your plan.

DBT skills can help with:
emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.

To learn more or register:
www.icacounselling.ca

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04/02/2026

Building skills. Creating support. Strengthening resilience.
ICA Counselling & Supervision is excited to offer our 8 Week DBT Skills Groups for both adults and teens. These groups are designed to help participants learn practical, evidence-based tools for managing emotions, tolerating distress, improving communication, and navigating daily stress with more confidence.

Each group is facilitated through ICA Counselling & Supervision and includes support grounded in clinical knowledge and therapeutic best practice.

****An important added benefit is that services may be covered under some extended health benefit plans, as sessions are connected to care facilitated by a Registered Social Worker / MSW, RSW.****

Adult DBT Skills Group
Starting April 8
7:00–9:00 PM
Virtual

Teen DBT Skills Group
Starting April 8, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Virtual
For teens ages 13–17

$125/week
Fee includes group + 1:1 therapy session
Limited sliding scale and pro bono spots available.
Registration required.

DBT can support participants in learning to:
- manage overwhelming emotions
- cope with stress in healthier ways
- strengthen relationships and communication
- build confidence and self-awareness

To learn more or register:
www.icacounselling.ca
905-519-5158
info@icacounselling.ca