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Support for When You're Holding Too Much for Too Long
Compassionate Therapy for Women Navigating Life's Hardest Seasons
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I’m Alyson—owner, CEO, and practicing psychotherapist here at Journey of Hope Counselling & Psychotherapy. More than titles though, I’m also a woman, a mother of three living children, and someone who has walked through the heartbreak of multiple pregnancy losses.
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Like many of the women I support, I’ve faced my own struggles with anxiety, the weight of grief, and the constant pull to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal well-being. These experiences have shaped not only who I am, but how I show up as a therapist—with deep compassion, authenticity, and a genuine understanding of the invisible challenges women often carry.
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I believe that every woman deserves care, compassion, and the chance to heal. Therapy doesn’t erase the struggles, but it creates space for you to breathe, process, and begin to feel like yourself again. It’s a place where your story matters and where hope can be rebuilt, even in the hardest seasons.
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At Journey of Hope, I am honored to walk alongside women through their own unique journeys—whether that means navigating motherhood, healing from loss, finding balance, or rediscovering purpose. You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Areas of Focus
You Deserve Support. You Deserve to Heal.
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Our team of compassionate therapists are here to hold space for moments that sometimes feel unbearable, and teach you skills to be able to better navigate them creating a life you deserve.
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You are not alone in this.
As a woman-owned practice, with an all woman staff we focus on helping women navigate all of life’s phases. There is space for you here to heal, and find a way forward that honours your needs and your journey. Therapy can be the turning point where you finally exhale and start reclaiming your life. ​
​Because you are enough.
You always have been.
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We look forward to working with you on your own journey to a more fulfilling life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your qualifications?
Our team is made up of registered psychotherapists who are regulated by and in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), ensuring professional and ethical care you can trust.
Do you complete direct billing?
While we don’t currently offer direct billing to insurance companies, you’ll receive a receipt after payment that can be submitted for reimbursement if your plan covers psychotherapy.
What are your fees?
Our fees vary between practitioners. You can complete a FREE consultation to discuss your hopes for therapy, fees and how we can best help you.
How long is a session?
Our sessions follow a standard 50-minute format, giving you dedicated time with your therapist while allowing space afterward for thoughtful documentation. We also offer shorter or longer sessions to better fit your schedule and needs.
Do you also offer group therapy options?
Group therapy can be a powerful complement to individual sessions, offering connection, shared understanding, and new perspectives. We offer a variety of groups designed to meet different needs—you can explore our current offerings here.
Are your sessions virtual or in-person?
We understand that every season of life brings its own challenges, priorities, and pace. That’s why we offer in-person, virtual, and phone sessions—so you can access support in the way that feels most comfortable and doable for you. Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that the lands in which we live and practice on are on the traditional and treaty territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations and the Williams Treaties First Nation of Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Georgina Island, Beausoleil, and Rama First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges the traditional practices, the rich culture and the resiliency that is important in wellness, health and healing. It is important to reflect and acknowledge this as we commit ourselves to continuously gaining knowledge, forging a culturally safe and meaningful space and contribute to reconciliation.