Oakville · Virtual in Ontario & select provinces
Virtual Therapy in Ontario & Select Provinces
Therapy from your couch. Comfy pants encouraged.
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Receipts for extended health benefits
- In person in Oakville, serving Burlington & Milton, or virtual in Ontario & select provinces
4 therapists, one teamOakville & online in Ontario & select provinces
Not Sure Who to See?
Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll suggest the therapist who fits.
We’ll match you →Therapy should fit into your life, not make an already busy or overwhelming life more complicated. Online therapy allows you to connect with a warm, approachable therapist from the privacy and comfort of your own space. There’s no commute, waiting room or rushing across town to make an appointment. At Heart of Oak Psychotherapy, virtual sessions still feel personal. You’ll meet face-to-face with your therapist through secure video and receive the same thoughtful, evidence-based care offered in our Oakville offices.
Come as you are, from your couch, a quiet room at home or another private place where you feel comfortable.
Online Therapy That Doesn’t Feel Distant
It’s understandable to wonder whether virtual therapy will feel awkward, impersonal or disconnected. Our therapists work hard to make online sessions feel natural and conversational. We bring warmth, humour, honesty and our actual personalities to the screen. We can talk, laugh, cry, celebrate progress and work through difficult moments together.
You won’t be expected to stare at a screen while someone silently takes notes. Your therapist will actively listen, ask thoughtful questions, share observations and help you develop practical tools you can use in your everyday life. The setting may be virtual, but the relationship and the work are real.
Therapy From Wherever You Are in Ontario
Heart of Oak Psychotherapy provides online therapy to clients located throughout Ontario, as well as in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Whether you live in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Toronto, Ottawa, Northern Ontario, a rural community or somewhere in between, virtual therapy allows you to receive support without travelling to an office.
Online therapy can be particularly helpful if:
- You live in a community with limited local therapy options
- You want to work with a therapist who has a particular area of focus
- Travelling is difficult because of anxiety, chronic pain or mobility concerns
- You have a busy or unpredictable schedule
- You’re balancing work, school, parenting or caregiving
- You feel more comfortable opening up from your own space
- You prefer the convenience and privacy of meeting from home
- You want to avoid commuting, parking or arranging childcare
You don’t need to live near our Oakville office to find a therapist who understands you.
Why Choose Virtual Therapy?
Attend From a Familiar Space
Being in your own environment can make it easier to relax, open up and talk honestly. You can bring your favourite blanket, make a cup of tea and settle into a space that feels safe and familiar.
Make Therapy Easier to Fit Into Your Life
Without travel or parking time, virtual appointments can be easier to schedule around work, school, family responsibilities and everyday life.
Find a Better Therapist Fit
You aren’t limited to the therapists located in your immediate community. Online therapy gives you access to therapists across Ontario with different areas of focus, personalities and ways of working.
Maintain Greater Consistency
Weather, transportation challenges, distance and busy schedules don’t have to interfere with receiving regular support.
Protect Your Privacy
Some people appreciate not having to enter a public clinic or sit in a shared waiting room. Virtual therapy allows you to attend discreetly from a private location of your choice.
Practise Skills in Your Everyday Environment
Learning grounding techniques, coping strategies or communication skills in the space where you spend your daily life may make it easier to use them outside of therapy.
Not Sure Who to See? We’ll Match You.
Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll suggest the therapist who fits.
What Can Online Therapy Help With?
Our therapists offer virtual psychotherapy for a wide range of mental-health concerns and life experiences, including:
- Anxiety, worry and panic
- Depression and low mood
- Eating disorders and disordered eating
- Body-image concerns
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Grief and loss
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- ADHD
- Family conflict
- Relationship and dating concerns
- Stress and burnout
- Perfectionism and people-pleasing
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Emotional regulation
- Chronic pain
- Identity exploration
- Major life transitions
- First responder and healthcare-worker mental health
- Compassion fatigue, moral injury and vicarious trauma
You don’t need a diagnosis or a perfectly defined goal to begin. You may simply know that something feels difficult and you want support understanding it.
Who Can Attend Online Therapy?
Heart of Oak Psychotherapy offers virtual therapy for:
- Preteens
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Families
- First responders
- Healthcare professionals
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
Whether online therapy is appropriate will depend on your age, needs, privacy, safety and ability to participate comfortably through video. If you’re looking for virtual therapy for your child or teenager, we’ll discuss consent, privacy and how parents or caregivers may be involved before therapy begins.
Where you can attend from: anywhere in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.
Warm, Approachable and Evidence-Based
Online therapy with Heart of Oak is more than having a place to vent. Feeling heard and understood matters. But we also want therapy to help you make meaningful progress. Your therapist will help you explore what may be happening beneath the surface, identify patterns and develop practical ways to respond differently when life feels overwhelming.
Depending on your therapist’s training and your needs, online therapy may draw from approaches such as:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Somatic approaches
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
You don’t need to decide which therapeutic approach you need before getting started. Your therapist will explain their approach in plain language and tailor your sessions to your concerns, personality and goals.
What Does an Online Therapy Session Feel Like?
Virtual therapy looks a lot like an in-person conversation. At your appointment time, you’ll click a secure link and connect with your therapist by video. You can talk about what has been happening, explore patterns, learn new skills or focus on a specific concern from your week. Some sessions may feel deep and emotional. Others may include humour, problem-solving, practising a skill or celebrating something that went well.
There is no pressure to tell your entire story in your first appointment. You and your therapist can take time to build trust, decide what feels important and determine how you want therapy to support you.
What Do I Need for an Online Therapy Appointment?
You don’t need a complicated setup. Before your session, try to have:
- A phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone
- A reliable internet connection
- A private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly
- Headphones if they help you feel more private
- Water, tea, tissues, a blanket or anything else that helps you feel comfortable
Your therapist will send you instructions for accessing the secure virtual platform before your appointment. At the beginning of each session, your therapist may confirm your physical location and a contact number. This helps us practise safely and follow the professional requirements that apply to virtual care.
Ready When You Are. Let’s Talk.
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest first step. Book online in a minute, or give us a call.
Finding the Right Online Therapist
Therapist fit matters even through a screen. A therapist can have excellent credentials and still not feel like the right person for you. You deserve to work with someone whose personality, communication style, experience and approach help you feel comfortable.
Our therapist profiles explain:
- Who each therapist works with
- Their areas of focus
- The therapeutic approaches they use
- What their personality is like
- What sitting in a session with them may feel like
If you aren’t sure who to choose, tell us what you’re experiencing and when you’re available. We’ll help you identify someone who may be a good fit.
Beginning Online Therapy Is Simple
1. Reach Out
Complete our contact form or book a free 15-minute virtual consultation. You only need to share what feels comfortable.
2. Find Your Therapist
We’ll help connect you with a therapist based on your concerns, preferences, goals and availability.
3. Join Your First Session
Your therapist will send you a secure link. At your appointment time, find a private space, open the link and begin from wherever you are. You don’t need to prepare a speech or know exactly where to start. Your therapist will guide the conversation and help you move at a pace that feels manageable.
Looking for Online Therapy Outside Ontario?
Heart of Oak Psychotherapy provides virtual therapy to clients in Ontario.
We also provide virtual therapy to clients located in:
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
If you’re located in one of these regions, let us know where you will be attending sessions from when you reach out, and we’ll help you find a therapist who can work with you there. We aren’t currently able to offer therapy to clients in other provinces.
Your therapist
Therapists Who Offer Virtual Therapy
Book a free 15-minute consultation with any of us, or let us suggest who fits. Meet the whole team →
Cost & insurance
What Sessions Cost
Individual therapy
- 15-minute consultationFree
- 30-minute session$105
- 50-minute session$160
- 75-minute session$240
- 100-minute session$320
- Receipts are provided for extended health benefits. Many plans that cover a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) will reimburse sessions. Please check your plan to confirm your coverage.
- We don’t direct bill insurance or work with EAPs.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Therapy in Ontario
Can’t find your answer? Call (289) 201-1951 or email hello@heartofoakpsychotherapy.com.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Online therapy can be an effective and meaningful option for many people and concerns. Your experience will depend on factors such as therapist fit, privacy, your needs and whether you feel comfortable connecting virtually.
Is online therapy private?
Heart of Oak Psychotherapy uses a secure platform for virtual appointments. You can further protect your privacy by attending from a quiet room, wearing headphones and letting other people nearby know that you need uninterrupted time.
Can teenagers attend therapy online?
Yes, when virtual therapy is clinically appropriate and the therapist works with the teenager’s age group. Privacy, technology, consent and caregiver involvement will be discussed before therapy begins.
Can I attend my session while travelling?
Possibly, but you must tell your therapist where you will be physically located during the appointment. Whether the session can proceed depends on the professional requirements in that province, territory or country.
Is online psychotherapy covered by insurance?
Many extended health-benefit plans cover virtual psychotherapy, but coverage varies. Before booking, confirm that your plan covers services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
What happens if the technology stops working?
Your therapist will discuss a backup plan with you. Depending on the circumstances, you may reconnect, continue by telephone when appropriate or reschedule the remaining appointment.
Do I need to be good with technology?
No. If you can open an email and click a link, you can usually access your session. We’ll provide instructions before your first appointment.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact Heart of Oak Psychotherapy directly without a referral from a physician.
Can I switch between virtual and in-person therapy?
If your therapist offers both formats and you are able to attend our Oakville location, you may be able to use a combination of virtual and in-person appointments. Ask your therapist about their available formats.
Free 15-minute consultation
Not Sure Who to See? We’ll Match You.
Finding the right fit matters more than finding the perfect words. Answer two quick questions and book a free consultation; we’ll point you to the therapist who suits what you’re looking for.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
You don’t have to live near our Oakville offices to find a therapist who understands you. Online therapy can give you access to warm, approachable and evidence-based support from a space that feels comfortable. We’ll help you feel understood, explore what has been keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to move forward.
You don’t have to keep working through everything alone.
Not sure which therapist is right for you?
Take our matching quiz or book a free 15-minute consultation with Katarina Jurriaans. She’ll learn a little about what you’re experiencing and what you’re looking for in a therapist, then help match you based on areas of focus, approach, personality and availability. When you’re ready, we’re here, and we genuinely want to help.
Other ways we can help
Something Else on Your Mind? We Can Help With That Too.
Many people come in for one thing and find it’s connected to another. Explore the other areas our therapists work with.
Not sure it fits a box?
Most people aren’t. Book a free 15-minute consultation and we’ll help you sort out where to start.
Help me choose a therapist →AnxietyWorry, panic, racing thoughts›DepressionLow mood, numbness, no energy›Trauma & PTSDAfter one hard event, or years of them›Preteens & teensSchool, friendships, big feelings›Grief, loss & pet lossIncluding the loss of a pet›Eating disorders & body imageFood, body and self-worth›OCDIntrusive thoughts, doubt, compulsions›ADHDFocus, overwhelm, follow-through›Men’s therapyStress, anger, pressure to cope alone›Stress & life transitionsBurnout, change, new chapters›Relationships & datingPatterns, dating, attachment›LGBTQIA+ affirming careBe fully yourself in the room›Couples therapyConflict, distance, reconnecting›Family therapyParents, kids and the space between›First responders & healthcare workersShift work, hard calls, carrying it home›Self-esteem & confidenceThe inner critic, people-pleasing, comparison›Not sure? We’ll match youTell us what’s going on›