
From Survival to Security: Rooted in Connection
Relational Therapy
Virtual therapy for young people (16+) and adults across Ontario
**Now accepting new clients **

Virtual therapy for young people (16+) and adults across Ontario
**Now accepting new clients **

At Van Riel Counselling, I offer therapy that goes beyond coping and into meaningful change. Grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy and experience with trauma, relationships, and patterns that feel hard to shift.
I help you make sense of your emotions in a way that feels safe, manageable, and leads to real change.

• feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, strong emotions, or the effects of trauma
• noticing the same difficulties or patterns coming up in relationships
• affected by past experiences that continue to impact them in the present
• wanting to feel more steady, connected, and like themselves again
Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences and find new ways of moving forward.
Maya Angelou
15 minutes | $0
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. This video call provides an opportunity to connect, explore what brings you here, and see if you feel I am a good fit for you. Together, we can discuss how emotion-focused therapy and the insights of a relational therapist may benefit you.
75 minutes | $175
The first session gives us time to explore what’s brought you to therapy, at a pace that feels manageable. We’ll begin to make sense of your experiences and emotions in a way that feels supportive and grounded.
60 minutes | $175
Ongoing sessions provide a steady space to continue building on the work we’ve started. Over time, we begin to notice patterns more clearly, make sense of emotional responses, and work toward shifts that feel meaningful and lasting.
As things unfold, we focus on what feels most relevant in the moment, allowing the work to deepen in a way that feels natural and sustainable.
The mission of Van Riel Counselling is to provide inclusive, non-judgemental counselling services through emotion-focused therapy for individuals aged 16 and over across Ontario.
I am dedicated to creating a compassionate, affirming, and explicitly inclusive space for people of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, cultural backgrounds, faiths, and abilities, including those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or navigating experiences of marginalisation or belonging.
As a relational therapist, my work supports individuals experiencing trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity exploration, intimacy and relational challenges, and long-standing patterns shaped by early relationships and lived experiences.
Therapy is grounded in collaboration, care, and emotional safety, moving at a pace that fosters trust, regulation, and meaningful engagement. Through this work, I aim to support deeper self-understanding and lasting change, while honouring each person’s autonomy, dignity, and inherent capacity for growth.

In London, Ontario, Canada, individuals seeking effective counselling services can benefit from emotion-focused therapy provided by a skilled relational therapist.
Open today | 08:00 – 15:00 |