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COUNSELLING SUPPORT
FOR CLIENTS

What is Counselling Support for Clients?

Counselling Support for Clients (CSC) is a way for clients of Fresh Start Support Services to get financial assistance for counselling services with a registered counsellor or psychotherapist. This may be beneficial to clients who are looking to seek professional help with overcoming past trauma, working through difficulties in their life or who may be looking for a safe space to share their struggles.

How do I use CSC?

Clients are required to select a counsellor from our list provided. Once a client has found the right counsellor for them from the list, it is their responsibility to setup an appointment and submit the attached form to Fresh Start. Once approved, Fresh Start will cover the cost of five sessions per client. However, clients are required to pay $20 per session.

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List of Approved Counsellors

Carrie Parker (St. Thomas)

Registered Social Worker

Email Carrie at carrieparkermsw@gmail.com with First and Last Name and Phone Number

In Person & Virtual

Shawna Bergsma

Counselling Intern, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Insight Counselling Elgin

Reach out to Insight Counselling Elgin by completing the contact form at www.insightcounsellingelgin.com and selecting Shawna.

In Person & Virtual

Christian Counselling Centre (Lambeth)

Registered Psychotherapists

Email ccclambeth@bellnet.ca or call ​1.866.833.2741

In Person & Virtual

ATTCH (Niagara)

Specialized in Trauma & Attachment

Contact reception via reception@attch.org or by Phone at

905-684-9333

Virtual Only

Nancy Dueck (Aylmer, ON)

Registered Psychotherapist

Email Nancy at nancydueck@gmail.com

In Person Only

Michelle Virdee (St. Thomas)

Registered Nurse Psychotherapist

Text Michelle at Discover Psychotherapy at 226-235-9921 with your First and Last Name and Phone Number

In Person & Virtual

Valora Place (St.Thomas)

Abuse Counselling

Call 1-800-265-4305

In Person 

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To apply for Counselling Support for Clients (CSC) please fill out the form below:

CLIENT INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS

COUNSELLING SERVICES INFORMATION

NON-AFFILIATION WAVER

I,

am agreeing to participate in counselling with

funded in part by Fresh Start Support services to a maximum contribution of 5 sessions. I understand that I am required to pay $20 per session for Michelle Virdee, Carrie Parker, Nancy Dueck, Insight Counselling Elgin and Christian Counselling Centre (Lambeth) to be paid after each session. I understand that this counselling is being provided independent of Fresh Start Support Services, and is not affiliated with Fresh Start Support Services.

For more information, please contact Carolyn Bernardo at cbernardo@fsms.ca or 519-636-6213.

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