Ottawa · Ontario · In-Person & Virtual

Counselling services
for every stage of your journey

Whether you are navigating a personal challenge, growing through a life transition, or seeking support for your family, Sylvia Corzato, RP, MACP is here to walk beside you with care, expertise, and no judgment.

The Individual, Parent, and Family Counselling services below are offered directly by Sylvia Corzato.

Areas We Support Individual Counselling Parent Counselling Family Counselling
What We Support

A broad range of concerns, one compassionate team

Our clinicians offer support across a wide spectrum of emotional, relational, and behavioural concerns. No challenge is too small or too complex to bring through our doors.

Availability for specific specialties may vary by clinician.

Mental Health & Emotional Well-being

Anxiety, depression, ADHD & ASD, emotional regulation, stress & burnout, grief & loss.

Family Dynamics & Parental Guidance

Parental stress, behavioural challenges, strained & ruptured relationships, family dynamics, loneliness & isolation.

Communication & Social Skills

Interpersonal skills, setting personal boundaries, communication development, relationships & couples work.

Life Transitions & Coping

Major life changes, burnout recovery, building resilience, life transitions.

Chronic Conditions & Pain

Navigating diagnosis, chronic illness support, ongoing health concerns, pain management.

Self-Esteem & Identity

Shame & guilt, low self-esteem & self-worth, self-identity, trauma & emotional processing.

Individual Counselling · Ages 15 and Up

Personalized support for your unique needs

Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply want to feel and function better, individual therapy provides a dedicated space to focus on you. Sessions are tailored to your concerns, your goals, and your pace.

Sylvia provides individual psychotherapy to individuals from 15 years of age through to seniors, across a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

Our Approach

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to supporting your therapeutic goals. You can expect your therapist to draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches suited to your individual needs, which may include Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and behavioural approaches using positive reinforcement and strength-based perspectives.

As with any relationship, we all need to feel safe and connected with those we open up with. The therapeutic relationship is central to your counselling journey and to your therapeutic gain.

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Areas Commonly Addressed
  • Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Regulation
  • ADHD, ASD & Behavioural Concerns
  • Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
  • Burnout & Stress Management
  • Self-Esteem, Shame & Self-Identity
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Chronic Illness & Health Concerns
  • Ruptured Relationships & Loneliness

"Life is a journey, not a destination. It is an honour to be by your side along the way."

— Sylvia Corzato, RP, MACP
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Parent Counselling

Parenting does not come with a manual, and that is okay

Parenting is one of the most important roles we can embrace in life. Yet there is no reliable handbook to refer to when navigating the ups and downs of the parenting journey. How we parent is unique to our values, beliefs, cultural influences, personal strengths, and the individual needs of our children.

Parent counselling supports you in expanding your "toolbox" with knowledge, guidance, and strategies that align with your own parenting values. Together, we can explore how to move from feeling overwhelmed and burnt out to feeling comfortable, confident, and good in your parenting role.

Support is available individually or in a couple setting.

A Personal Note from Sylvia

As a parent myself, I know how important it is to feel confident and comfortable with how you choose to parent. In our sessions, you can expect to feel supported as we explore your challenges and discover new strategies together, without bias or judgment.

Sylvia Corzato, Parent Counsellor

What to Expect in Sessions

  • Explore parenting values, beliefs, and family dynamics
  • Develop insight into current challenges and concerns
  • Identify personal and family goals
  • Establish appropriate expectations and boundaries
  • Understand the causes of behaviours and your role within them
  • Gain insight into the strengths and needs of both parents and children
  • Improve understanding of triggers, emotional regulation, and preventative measures
  • Receive psychoeducation on the functions of behaviour
  • Distinguish between reactive and responsive behaviour
  • Learn how to connect, validate, and redirect effectively

Common Therapeutic Gains

Improved parent-child relationship, better communication and understanding, rebuilt trust and connection, greater knowledge of mental health, support for healthy life changes, increased emotional regulation, family members feel valued and respected, reduced anxiety and depression, and increased confidence and self-identity.

"Parenting is a journey, not a destination. It is an honour to be by your side along the way."

— Sylvia Corzato, RP, MACP
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Family Counselling

Supporting the whole family, together

Family dynamics are complex, and the challenges one member faces ripple through everyone. Sylvia creates a shared space where all voices are heard and each person is valued.

Whether you are navigating communication breakdowns, rebuilding connection after conflict, supporting a child through difficulty, or adjusting to a significant life change, family therapy helps the whole unit find a path forward together.

Sessions are grounded in evidence-based practice and designed to meet your family where it is, not where it is expected to be.

What We Work Towards

Improved communication, rebuilt trust, and a stronger sense of connection are at the heart of family counselling. Each session is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to the values and needs of your unique family unit.

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Areas Commonly Addressed
  • Communication breakdowns and conflict
  • Behavioural challenges in children and teens
  • Ruptured or strained family relationships
  • Life transitions affecting the family unit
  • Parenting differences and co-parenting support
  • Supporting a family member with mental health concerns
  • Grief, loss, and navigating difficult diagnoses together
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Take the First Step

You do not have to navigate this alone

Whether you are ready to book or just want to learn more, we are here. Reach out and let us find the right fit for you.

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