OUR SERVICES
We believe you can change your life for the better. Lasting change begins when you believe too.
Experienced and empathic therapists for high-performing individuals.
Your connection with others directly impacts your health.
Getting along with others, having a sense of belonging, and feeling like you have worth and value—all of this matters.
When you have experiences with others that are predominantly negative, life can be quite painful. But it doesn't have to be this way. It's never too late to have a different experience.
62%
of Canada’s entrepreneurs feel depressed at least once a week
53%
of global C-Suite execs have struggled with mental health issues in the workplace
1 in 5
Canadians experience mental illness in any given year
1 in 2
Canadians have (or have had) a mental illness by age 40
Source: CMHA, Oracle, CAMH
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides an opportunity to identify the things that are holding you back and develop a clear path forward. We work with motivated individuals who have reached an impasse in some area of life and are ready to make a change.
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Dissatisfied with important parts of your life
Anxious, stressed or overwhelmed
Disconnected, lonely, or burnt out
Facing difficulties within your family or partner relationship
Uncertain about making major changes in your relationship or career
Unable to kick certain habits or vices
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We will have a candid conversation to uncover the big picture and gain a healthy understanding of your current status regarding relationships, objectives, priorities, and obstacles.
Our approach is client-led. Developing a plan that you agree with is crucial for making progress and achieving your goals.
Couples Counselling and Relationship Therapy
Improve communication and connection within your relationship in a safe space. Together, we will examine patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions from an attachment-based perspective.
The goal is to reconnect, value each other's way of thinking, and commit to building a healthy, resilient relationship that feels authentic to you.
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Develop skills to enhance communication
Examine emotional safety (or lack thereof) in the relationship
Gain new understanding of each other's needs and cues
Foster empathy and compassion
Discover strategies when feeling withdrawn, frustrated, or misunderstood
Determine a way forward after a violation of trust
Couples therapy is a powerful way to demonstrate a commitment to your partnership. It can be a valuable resource during times of conflict and serve as a proactive measure to prevent issues from arising.
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Concerns in a non-romantic relationship
Parent-child attachment
Adolescent development
Fostering understanding and connection among loved ones
Transition for new parents
Improving relationships with children
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At Watermark, the first step during couples/relationship therapy is to get to know you and gather information about your relationship history and current issues. We will work with you to establish a shared understanding of problem areas and set goals together. While we may provide initial suggestions, it is a priority to establish a framework where each person feels safe and can trust they will be seen, heard, and valued without judgement or criticism.
If there is a relationship issue you would prefer to discuss without your partner or family member present, we can support you during an individual therapy session.
Family Support Services
If you are providing care for elderly parents, coping with a loved one suffering from addiction or severe illness (mental/physical), or experiencing an intense healthcare crisis, we are here to help you navigate your care options and ease the emotional weight that often arises during these challenging times.
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Suddenly impacted by caregiving duties and don't know where to start
In need of unbiased guidance on a spectrum of caregiving and healthcare options
Anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed
Depressed, isolated, and burnt out
Feeling guilt, fear, or sadness
Weighed down by residual impacts of caregiving
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Your counsellor will ask questions about your current situation, your relationship with the person that needs care, and the challenges or stressors you may be facing. You will also be provided with resources and education on caregiving options.
In addition, we will discuss the goals of therapy and the specific needs and concerns of the family and caregiver. This may involve exploring coping strategies, stress management techniques, and self-care practices that can help manage the caregiver and family's emotional wellbeing.
Emotion Coaching for Parents
An empathetic parenting technique that fosters emotional awareness and communication skills in children.
This style of parenting leadership often results in children who are confident, focused and able to think for themselves. Parents report a reduction in stress and family conflict and positive neuro/physiological transformation.
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Think creatively
Have discipline and focus
Possess emotion-regulating tools
Feel proud of themselves without being boastful
Have purpose and meaning in life
Develop healthy relationships with parents and loved ones
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Many high-achieving parents excel in passing down their systems for success and goal-reaching methodologies. Unfortunately, depression and discontent permeate our modern lives, and achievement does not always result in feeling fulfilled.
By equipping children with strong emotional tools, they will be able to face challenges, build resilience during hard times, and continue to stay engaged in their lives, while many others check out.
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Desire a relationship with our child built on trust
Try to make our children feel better -- but it doesn't always work
Value emotional communication but struggle to put it into practice
Feel like we failed when our child experiences intense negative emotions
Become impatient and irritated when our child is angry and frustrated
Whatever your situation, you have what it takes to be the leader, confidante, and biggest supporter of your child in the way that makes sense and resonates with their unique personality.
It's not too late to get started.
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Your counsellor will start by asking you to share parenting challenges and goals, as well as any emotional experiences that have influenced your parenting style. Together, we will review the principles of emotion coaching, including how to recognize children's emotions, how to communicate empathy and understanding, and how to utilize negative emotions as a teaching moment to connect with your child.
High-performing parents are often solution and action-oriented so your therapist will help you leverage these skills with a fresh perspective, leading to a deeper, healthier parent- child relationship that directly correlates with future success.
Co-Parenting Support through Separation/Divorce
Co-parenting Support offers families an alternative to the court process. This process is best for families who are considering separation or who have already made the decision to separate and are looking for assistance during this significant transition.
Through a compassionate and empathic approach, Co-Parenting Support assists you in navigating difficult conversations and decisions while keeping the needs of your children at the center. Your clinician brings a background in conflict resolution and a comprehensive understanding of children’s needs to assist clients in finding a resolution that meets the unique needs of their family. We work to help parents redefine the future of their family with empathy, respect, and impartiality while focusing on both the immediate and long term needs of their children.
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improve communication
reduce conflict
keep discussions child focused
increase understanding
make decisions'
create a co-parenting plan that can be filed in court
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The first step in your Co-Parenting Support work is to establish mutually agreeable goals and guidelines for the work. Your therapist will walk through the co-parenting agreement to ensure both parties understand their individual roles and responsibilities and to set the tone for the work to be productive and supportive moving forward.
Each family is unique and for that reason your therapist will discuss how best to structure each session to ensure communication is as clear and effective as possible. We will discuss the recommended number of sessions to ensure your family is able to come to a resolution that meets the needs of the children.
Clinical Supervision
A collaborative process that enhances the professional competence and informed practice of our supervisees.
We provide a supportive and nurturing environment for our supervisees to develop their skills, gain confidence, and enhance their ability to provide effective care and empathy to their clients.
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Clinical Supervision with an RCC
Clinical Supervision with an RSW
15 years of experience in leadership positions providing clinical supervision
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The supervisor and supervisee will work together to establish mutual goals. Our focus is on developing knowledge and skills in attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches to counselling, resulting in improved service provision.
Reduced Rate Counselling
In an effort to provide therapy at a reduced rate, we have developed an internship program to provide affordable/sliding scale options for clients who qualify.
Participating interns will be supervised by licensed therapists and receive training in evidence-based approaches to therapy, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care.
This program will provide valuable training and support to aspiring therapists and help us make therapy accessible to all. Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their mental health, and we are excited to take this step towards achieving this goal.
Interested in our internship program?
We are currently accepting applicants for January 2026. Prospective students interested in interning with Watermark, please send a CV and cover letter to hello@watermarkcounselling.ca .
WATERMARK COUNSELLORS
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Lucia Arreaga, RCC
VIRTUAL ONLY
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
An integrative approach informed by the latest in attachment research, physiology and neuroscience for women experiencing anxiety, stress, and/or strained relationships.
Midlife and Perimenopause
Anxiety & Depression
First Responders & Partners
Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum
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Natasha Chalke, RCC
VIRTUAL ONLY
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
An experienced professional for those looking for practical advice regarding stress, overwhelm, parenting challenges, family conflict, anxiety, and more.
Co-parenting through Separation/Divorce
Adoption
Parent Coaching
Anxiety
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Sky Lee, MSW, RSW
VIRTUAL ONLY
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Helps clients impacted by depression and/or anxiety to regain calm and control in their lives. Sky also has expertise in supporting families with complicated caregiving circumstances.
Caregiver Support
Family Support Services
Personal & Professional Burnout
Stress & Anxiety
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Mark Holland, MA, RCC
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
EVENING AVAILABILITY
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Helps high-performing individuals organize thoughts, mitigate vices, and improve relationships using a brief, targeted, and evidence-based approach.
Addictions
Gambling
Relationship Issues
Workplace Stressors
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Alison Holland, MSW, RSW
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
EVENING AVAILABILITY
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Supports busy professionals, couples, and parents untangle chaotic headspace, improve communication, and make decisions from a calm place.
Individuals & Couples
Emotional Regulation
Attachment Injuries
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Reduced Rate Counselling
Graduate students providing affordable therapy for a range of challenges. An excellent option for when finances are a barrier to accessing support.
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Areas of Expertise
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Anger Management
Anxiety*
Caregiver Support
Co-Parenting through Divorce
Depression
Elderly Persons Disorders
Family Conflict
Family Support Services
High-pressure Environments
Life Transitions
Men’s Issues
Overwhelm
Parenting & Family Issues
Personal/Professional Burnout
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues*
(Work/Personal)
Stress Management*
Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Mental Illness*
Trauma
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Unsure which service is right for you?
We understand it can be difficult to know exactly what it is you need.
Connect with us and will be happy to hear more about what has you reaching out to match you with the best service and therapist for your needs.
