Online therapy
Therapy anywhere in Ontario.
Secure video sessions with registered psychotherapists — the same trauma-informed, evidence-based care we offer in our offices, from wherever you are in the province.
Who online therapy works well for
Online sessions suit people who live outside our catchment, who travel for work, who are managing childcare or accessibility needs, or who simply find it easier to speak openly from their own space. For a great many people it is not second best — it is the format that makes therapy possible at all.
It is not right for everyone. If you are in crisis, or if what you are working through needs in-person support, we will say so in the consultation and help you find the right option — including one of our five offices in Toronto and Port Hope.
How it works
- A free 15-minute consultation first. We talk about what you are looking for, and match you with a therapist — before you book anything.
- Sessions by secure video. You get a private link. No app to install, and nothing recorded.
- Anywhere in Ontario. Our psychotherapists are registered in Ontario and can see anyone located in the province.
- The same approaches as in person. EMDR, IFS, EFT, CBT, ACT and DBT all work over video.
What you need
A private space where you will not be overheard, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera. Headphones help. Many people take their session from home, some from a parked car on a lunch break — whatever gives you the hour.
What to expect in an online session
A session is 60 minutes, the same as in person, with the same therapist and the same approaches. You join from the private link a few minutes before the start, and your therapist lets you in.
At your first session, your therapist will confirm where you are and agree with you what happens if the call drops or you need support urgently. That is standard for online therapy in Ontario, and it takes a few minutes. After that, the session is simply a conversation. You can have water, a blanket or a pet nearby. Whatever helps you settle is welcome.
The fee is the same online as in person. Each therapist's rate is listed alongside their name, and you get a receipt for your benefits plan either way.
Good to know
Every Healing Space clinician is qualified, experienced, and trauma-informed, and all offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can find the right fit before you commit to anything.
Therapists available online
Magdhi ShahRegistered Psychotherapist$170 · 60 min
Angelica RaoRegistered Social Worker & Psychotherapist$190 · 60 min
Freshte JavidRegistered Psychotherapist$180 · 60 min
Megan KuoRegistered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)$160 · 60 min
Lesley NightingaleRegistered Psychotherapist$180 · 60 min
Ashley MillerCo-Founder · Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor$200 · 60 min
Emma Stafford-CoyteCo-Founder · Registered Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor$200 · 60 min
Prefer to come in?
We have five offices across Toronto and Port Hope. Every one of them offers the same trauma-informed care — and online sessions too, so you can switch between them without changing therapist.
Before you book
The practical part.
- What does it cost?
- Sessions start at $160 for 60 minutes, and each therapist's own rate is on their card above. The first 15-minute consultation is free.
- Is it covered by insurance?
- Not by OHIP — the practice is private. Many workplace benefit plans do cover some or all of the cost of seeing a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist, though coverage varies, so it is worth a quick check with your insurer. We provide receipts for reimbursement. More on fees and insurance.
- What happens in the free consultation?
- Fifteen minutes, by phone or video, with no obligation. You can ask questions, say as much or as little as you want about what you are carrying, and get a feel for whether this is someone you could talk to. If it is not the right fit, we will say so and help you find one.
- How many sessions will I need?
- There is no set number. Many people meet weekly at the start, because that is what builds trust and momentum, and settle into a slower rhythm later. We revisit how it is going together, and you decide how long it goes on.
- How do I choose between the therapists?
- Start with the reasons listed under each name above — they say what each person has trained in and who they tend to work with. If that does not settle it, book the free consultation with whoever you are drawn to, or ask us and we will suggest someone.
No cost, no obligation, and no need to know what to say yet.