Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy

12/31/2025

📢 Join us in welcoming Dana Dodge to the CWCP team!

Dana (she / her) is our newest Student Clinician at Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy!

Starting 12 January 2026, Dana will be supporting individuals 18+ for online or in-person sessions at Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Dana works with clients to address concerns related to:

• ADHD
• Aging
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Body Image
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Postpartum
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Spirituality
• Stress

Dana’s approach is collaborative, empathetic, authentic, and curious. She practices primarily from an existential psychotherapy perspective, integrating elements of cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches depending on what best fits each client’s needs. Sessions are a space to explore what’s top of mind, reflect deeply on your experience, and work together toward greater clarity, meaning, and a helpful path forward.

Alongside her clinical work, Dana is completing her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (DCPsych) at Middlesex University (UK). She holds a BSc in Psychology from Acadia University and an MSc from the London School of Economics, and is a student member of CCPA, UKCP, BACP, and BPS. She also brings experience supporting organizations through transformation and change, offering a thoughtful lens on identity, values, and meaning in both personal and professional life.

🔗 Learn more about Dana’s approach and background:
cwcp.ca/clinician/dana-dodge

📅 Book a session with Dana here:
https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/cwcp/booking?therapist_id=81

📞 Or give us a call at (647) 358-5815

12/30/2025

New Year's resolutions fail for approximately 80% of people by the second week of February. Failure is typically attributed to psychological roadblocks, poor planning, and a reliance on fleeting motivation rather than sustainable systems.

Reasons why New Year's resolutions fail:

Lack of Specificity:
Vague goals like "get healthy" are often just hopes without a plan. Successful goals are clearly defined, such as "walk for 20 minutes three times a week".

Reliance on Motivation Over Systems:
Motivation is unreliable and fades after the initial excitement of January. Sustainable progress requires structure and daily systems (e.g., habit stacking) that don't depend on how you feel.

All-or-Nothing Thinking:
Many set rigid, perfectionist goals that leave no room for error. A single slip-up (like missing one workout) can lead to complete abandonment of the resolution.

Unrealistic Expectations:
Attempting to overhaul your life overnight leads to burnout. Start with tiny habits which involve actions that are small and are almost impossible to fail, like one push-up a day.

Lack of Accountability: Goals kept private are easier to drop. Sharing goals with others or having an accountability partner can increase your chances of success.

12/17/2025

Planning your year-end appointments? We want to make sure you have our schedule handy!

We’ll be open through the season (including our regular weekend hours) with just three brief exceptions so our team can enjoy the holidays.

Days we are closed:
• Thursday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day)
• Friday, Dec 26 (Boxing Day)
• Thursday, Jan 1 (New Year’s Day)

Days we are open (Regular Hours):
• Dec 24: 9 AM - 6 PM
• Dec 27: 9 AM - 7 PM
• Dec 28: 12 PM - 5 PM
• Dec 29: 9 AM - 9 PM
• Dec 30: 9 AM - 9 PM
• Dec 31: 9 AM - 6 PM

We look forward to seeing you during our normal operating days. Happy Holidays from all of us at CWCP, PECCP, and YukonCP!

12/15/2025

Some of you might already know Christopher, and if you don’t, it’s time you should.

Christopher Hayden (he/him) is one of our clinicians at Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy. He primarily works with adults and supports clients navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, adjustment to illness or injury, brain injury or stroke, sexuality, and more.

His approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative, drawing from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based therapies. As someone who grew up in Toronto and was shaped by the support he received within the city’s 2SLGBTIQ communities, Christopher brings a deep sense of understanding and inclusivity into his work.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy (or returning to it), Christopher strives to create a space where you can reflect openly and feel supported in exploring what matters most to you.

📧 Email: christopher@cwcp.ca
🔗 Clinician Page: cwcp.ca/clinician/christopher-hayden

12/12/2025

We all picture a perfect, cozy Christmas, but the reality is often filled stress, anxiety, and isolation. Swipe to learn more about the most common causes of holiday stress.

12/11/2025

Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy is a community-focused mental health clinic in Downtown Toronto that offers individual and relationship counselling and psychotherapy services with a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach. We provide both in-person and online sessions.

Location: 491 Church St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada.
Phone: +1 647-358-5815
Email: info@cwcp.ca
Website: https://cwcp.ca/.

Our clinic is wheelchair accessible via an elevator and has gender-neutral restrooms.

Our Areas of Focus:

LGBTQ+ & Neurodivergent Affirming Care
Queer-informed and transgender safe space, specializing in issues of gender and sexuality

Indigenous Support
Culturally safe counselling services for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program and the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program.

Workplace Support
Support for injured workers through the WSIB Community Mental Health Program

Assessments
Available for Autism Assessments and Secondary Assessments for Transition-Related Surgery (TRS)

Our Specialties:
Addiction
ADHD and Autism
Anxiety and Depression
Grief and Bereavement
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
PTSD and Trauma
Relationship Issues (including non-monogamy support)
Self-Esteem and Self-Harm
S*x Therapy
Stress Management
Suicidal Ideation

12/11/2025

Have you tried this online tool to find a therapist?

How to use this online Therapist Matching Quiz:

1. Visit quiz.cwcp.ca.
2. Answer a few questions.
3. Get a list of recommended clinicians based on your preferences.

12/05/2025

📢 Bailey Toyota is welcoming new clients for low-cost therapy!

Bailey (they / them) works with individuals 13+ who are navigating anxiety, depression, and identity-related challenges. With a strong commitment to creating an affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, especially trans and non-binary folx, Bailey’s work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be personalized and collaborative.

Bailey supports clients with:

• Anxiety
• Autism
• Depression
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences
• Non-Monogamy
• Self-Esteem
• Self Harm
• Trans & Non-Binary Identity
• Trauma

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12/04/2025

12/04/2025

📢 Chrissy is still welcoming new clients for low-cost therapy!

Chrissy Martin (she / her), works with individuals 13+ who are looking for clarity, connection, and support through life’s challenges. She supports clients navigating:

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences
• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Gender & S*xuality
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Trauma

As a q***r clinician, Chrissy creates an affirming and inclusive space where you can explore your emotions, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward healing with compassion. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care.

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12/03/2025

Here's an interesting take from Tim, one of our clinicians at Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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