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Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy

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11/22/2025

We’re excited to share that we are an official nominee for the 2026 Canadian Choice Awards!
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This recognition highlights small and medium organizations in Canada, and it feels meaningful to have the work behind our business acknowledged in this way!
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I’m genuinely grateful for the people who support the work we do, the team who shows up with care and consistency!
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Thank you for being part of our growth.
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Disclaimer: This recognition reflects our business operations and not healthcare quality, clinical outcomes, or therapeutic results. It is not based on public voting or client endorsements.

11/21/2025

Perinatal mental health is not a niche topic. It is a public health priority that shapes prevention, resilience, and lifelong wellbeing for families and communities.

At GXC Online 2025: Mental Health Without Borders, I will be speaking on “Perinatal Mental Health, The Most Urgent Public Health Priority You Are Not Talking About,” with a focus on practical, system aware strategies you can bring into your own setting.

If you are a therapist, educator, health provider, or advocate who works with parents, babies, or families at any point along the perinatal journey, I would love to see you there.

Learn more and register at gxconline.org

10/24/2025

An evening rooted in purpose, community, and women supporting women.

So proud to stand behind Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services — an organization that continues to do such vital work in our community.

Their cause is one we believe in deeply, and it was an honour for Norfolk County Counselling to be part of an evening that uplifts and empowers local women.

We are especially grateful to the incredible women who joined our table — old friends, new friends, and some of the biggest supporters of this work and of each other. Your presence, laughter, and solidarity mean so much.

And a huge thank-you to Devlin’s for the amazing food — as always, absolutely perfect.

If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to check out and support these amazing local businesses and organizations doing good work right here in Haldimand-Norfolk:

Right to left:
Katie Friesen: Norfolk County Counselling
Brady Hutchinson: Cornerstone Counselling
Katie Schermerhorn: Refreshed Wellness
Avril Ferguson: Norfolk County Counselling
Danielle Varey: Functional Approach
Josie Lopes: Stedman Community Hospice
Emily Wynveen: Family Medicine
Tania Clatsoff: Norfolk County Counselling

09/14/2025

Hi Mental Health Providers!

I’m opening up a Psychodynamic & Relational Group Supervision series this fall, and I’d love to invite you to join. 🌿

🕰 When:
Monthly on Fridays, 12:15 – 2:15 PM (Virtual)
October 17
November 28
December 19
💰 Investment: $300 total for 3 sessions (6 hours) ($100 per group)
✔ Meets CRPO supervision requirements
✔ Maximum 8 participants for a supportive, collaborative space
Why choose this group?

✨ My approach to supervision is grounded in a psychodynamic & relational lens — meaning we go beyond techniques to really reflect on the deeper dynamics of the work, and your own experience as a therapist.

✨ I bring my experience as a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and educator, with years of mentoring placement students and supporting new grads.

✨ My teaching background (Laurier Continuing Education, perinatal mental health, supervision groups) helps me create a space that is structured, reflective, and empowering — while always being supportive and down-to-earth.

If you’re an RP, RP(Q), MSW, or new grad looking for a place to grow in confidence and deepen your practice, this group could be a wonderful fit. 🌱

📩 Send me an email to register — spaces are limited (max 8 participants).

07/29/2025

👋 Oh hey ! !
Ever wonder who’s behind the scenes supporting your mental wellness?
From first hello to breakthroughs — meet the humans who make it happen 💬🧠✨

➡️ Tap to see who’s on the team. You might just find your perfect fit 💛

07/24/2025

After months (and months!) of dreaming, planning, and late-night logistics… we’re expanding again 💛

We now have 7 beautiful therapy rooms at Norfolk County Counselling, we’ve officially launched our sister clinic Northwell Counselling to serve Northern and remote communities, AND we’re in the process of adding a Nurse Practitioner to our team 🩺

This growth means more support, more access, and more ways to meet you and your family where you’re at — with care that’s rooted right here in Norfolk.

We love this community, and we’re so proud to keep showing up for it.

07/21/2025

🚨 We’re expanding. 💻And not just services — but access, equity, and community-rooted care.

Introducing Northwell Counselling — the northern, rural & remote division of Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy.

This isn’t just business growth. It’s personal.

“I have lived in Northern Ontario. I’ve lived in remote, fly-in communities in British Columbia.
And I know firsthand what it’s like to be hours from care. To have nowhere to turn.
To feel like mental health support is a luxury reserved for people in the city.” - Avril Ferguson, Registered Psychotherapist, Founder/ CEO

Northwell is our answer to that.

📍Serving Northern, Rural and Remote Ontario
💻 Offering virtual therapy across the province
🧠 Individual • Couples • Family
🌱 Trauma-informed | Ethical | Relationship-based

Built on the same values that guide Norfolk County Counselling, Northwell exists to make real therapy available to people who’ve gone without for far too long.

For every person who’s been told, “We don’t have that service here.”

For every caregiver, teen, couple, and individual trying to cope in silence.

You’re not forgotten. You’re not invisible. And you deserve care that gets it.

Follow along to meet our team, explore services, and join us as we build something that rural communities can call their own.

Because your location should never be a barrier to healing.

07/20/2025

Feeling so grateful to have been part of the tournament this weekend 💛
Thank you for the warm welcome and for creating space for us to share about the work we do at . It’s an honour to support moms and families in our community—and to be part of something that keeps Melissa’s legacy alive through care, connection, and compassion.

06/27/2025

🌿 Welcome, Kathleen! 🌿

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Kathleen Story, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) to the Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy team!

Kathleen brings a deep passion for supporting children and youth, with a special interest in helping young people navigate identity, self-esteem, developmental challenges, and emotional regulation. With a background in education and a compassionate, creative approach to therapy, she fosters safe spaces where kids feel seen, heard, and valued.

Kathleen integrates EMDR (basic training), CBT, play therapy, art and creative methods, and trauma-informed care into her work—always meeting each child where they’re at.

📍 Kathleen is now accepting new clients in our Simcoe office and virtually across Ontario.

Let’s give her a warm welcome below 💬⬇️

06/20/2025

🧠💙 New look, same mission.

Our updated brochures and business cards are here — and they’re more than just paper. They represent our continued commitment to accessible, compassionate mental health care in Norfolk County.

Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood, or just trying to make it through the week — you’re not alone. We’re here for individuals, couples, families, and professionals who support them.

📍 Simcoe, ON
📞 519-718-4246
📩 admin@norfolkcountycounselling.ca
🔗 [Link in bio] to learn more or book.

Which one are you picking up first — the teal, the white, or both?

05/30/2025

🧠 Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart. Norfolk psychotherapist Avril Ferguson encourages “maintenance therapy”—proactive mental health care to stay connected, build resilience, and grow before crisis hits. 💬

“Therapy isn’t about being broken. It’s about being brave.”

Read more: norfolktoday.ca

05/01/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT 🔈🔈🔈
It feels fitting that on the first day of Maternal Mental Health Month, I get to share something deeply meaningful.

Introducing Norfolk Perinatal & Parenting Institute — a new division of Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy, created to meet the growing need for specialized care, training, and support during the perinatal period and early parenthood.

This isn’t just a professional milestone — it’s personal. As a survivor of a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, I know how vital it is to be seen, held, and supported by your provider.

This new venture is about:
– Supporting families
– Training clinicians
– Advancing care

Because no one should have to walk this path alone — and no clinician should feel unprepared to support them.

Follow along and .over.mother — because we’re just getting started.

Address

101A Queensway East
Simcoe, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 12:30pm

Website

http://norfolkcountycounselling.ca/

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