Counselling in Rockwood, ON. Find the Right Therapist.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in various settings. Some of the therapeutic approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion, Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Areas of Practice: Children, Teens, Adults. Individuals, Couples, Families. Substance use, All Mental Heath Diagnoses, Emotional Dysregulation, Stress, Anger Issues, Trauma, Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Infidelity, Self-Care, Forgiveness and Letting Go

The first thing I want to do is get to know who you are. Too many therapists approach this through the lens of a theory and they only see what the theory suggests is important. I want to see you on your own terms.

*Accepting New Clients* I blend the science of therapy with the art of human connection, creating a space where your true self can emerge. Together, we'll explore your inner world, uncover patterns, and work towards wholeness. Schedule a free consultation today

We're a counselling & psychotherapy clinic offering affirming and empowering in-person services in Barrie, and virtually all over Ontario. Individuals and couples of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship styles, and neurodivergent experiences are welcome!

You ask me why do I do, what I do? It is simple! I love it! Nothing brings me alive like helping someone see what they have never seen before! Nothing excites me more than witnessing the miracle of love restored!

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I help clients navigate career challenges, grief, loss, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused, helping clients build resilience and move forward with confidence.

By exploring your unique situation and building on your strengths, I can help you develop strategies to free yourself from where you feel stuck and begin to create the life you want. Virtual and in person sessions available.

It is my goal to provide a safe place to explore life's challenges and transitions that life brings. I work with the goals you bring to therapy and focus on helping you reach areas of greater self awareness and new growth.

I help clients who are new and those who have already done therapy, worked on themselves, and still feel something’s missing. I see therapy as evolution and self-transcendence— for those ready to move beyond burnout, emotional disconnection, and therapy plateaus.

We journey together, creating a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you’re able to see the world a little more clearly, find meaning in the midst of the pain, and learn to take back control of your life with renewed hope.

Dr. Van Blyderveen and the associates with New Leaf Psychology Centre are committed to providing a place where you and your family can feel comfortable and understood. Services are provided for a range of ages (children, youth and adults) and presenting difficulties.

I understand consulting a psychotherapist requires a lot of courage. All of us are a story on two legs and that story has some challenging chapters