Everyone needs a helping hand now and again. Whether it be a shoulder to cry on or a point in the right direction, as human beings we are programmed to need others. However, that person may not always be available when you need them. When you are feeling alone and in need of an ear, therapy can help.

Individual counselling:

There are many reasons why you might want to seek therapy. For some it is dealing with past issues and traumas that keep surfacing and interfering with current life. For others it is dealing with a recent tragedy or trauma that is happening now. Having a safe place to talk and be able to express yourself unedited can illuminate the path you need to be on.

We live in a stressful and often fearful time. More and more, people are finding it hard to cope with not only their own lives, but with a fear mongering society. The rate of anxiety and depression among people has exploded. Sometimes medication can help, but the most effective treatment always involves psychotherapy as well. Using research based effective therapies, I can help you deal with the thoughts and behaviours that get in the way of coping with life.

Couple Counselling:

Being in an intimate relationship can be very rewarding, but it often involves hard work. Fairy tales and Hollywood never show what happens in the “happily ever after”. Most often couples seek counselling to improve communication and build more intimacy into their relationship. I help identify the issues that impede good communication and at times act as interpreter to help partners understand each other better.

Unfortunately there are times when separations happen. Even if it is for the best, anger and hurt are common reactions. There is a loss that needs to be grieved. Alone or with your partner, we can explore how to ease the pain and support you through this crazy time.

Family Counselling:

All members affect and are affected by the families in which they live, Our families help shape who we are and how we manage in life. Sometimes the entire family needs to meet and work through issues as a group. I work intergenerationally to help members find comfortable roles for themselves in their families. Roles that are both age appropriate and respectful of other members. In these cases, everyone’s thoughts and needs are sought and respected, and each person plays a significant role in the solution.

I would be happy to speak with you to help decide if therapy is right for you. No concern is too small - if it is affecting your life, it is worth talking about.

To contact me:

Sheri Betel MSW RSW
Leaside Therapy Centre
1395 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3A6


Phone: 416-322-9005
Fax: 416-440-4019
E-mail: sheri@betelcounselling.com