Accessible, Compassionate Therapy in York Region
Every story matters. At Affordable Therapy York Region, our therapists offer compassionate, affordable care that meets you where you are. We connect you with professional support through sliding-scale sessions, so you can begin your next chapter with confidence and clarity.
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Who We Are
Affordable Therapy York Region is dedicated to expanding access to quality, affordable mental health care across our community. An initiative by Your Story Counselling, our therapists provide compassionate, culturally aware support for individuals, couples, and families at accessible rates. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space that respects and celebrates diverse identities and experiences. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, we’re here to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Why Choose Us?
- Therapy That’s Accessible and Relevant for Everyone -
1. Reduced Fees
Affordable rates starting at just $20 per session, designed to support those experiencing financial hardship and make quality care more accessible.
2. Sliding Scale
Flexible pricing based on your financial situation—no forms or proof of income required. We trust you to determine what’s manageable for you.
3. Culturally Competent Care
Respectful, inclusive, and relevant mental health support tailored to the diverse identities, cultures, and lived experiences within York Region.
Our Services
- We offer a variety of therapeutic techniques and models including but not limited to -
Individual Therapy
People come to therapy for many reasons. Whether you're facing a crisis or dealing with ongoing challenges like depression, anxiety, or burnout, psychotherapy offers support and guidance to help you cope and heal.
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Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps you navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen your connection—whether you're facing challenges or looking to grow together. It offers a supportive space to better understand each other and build a healthier relationship.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy supports healthier communication, resolves conflict, and helps families navigate life transitions or challenges together. It creates a space where each member feels heard, understood, and supported.
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Specialized Services
We offer specialized therapies including Play, Art, and Music Therapy for creative expression, as well as TRAUMA-INFORMED approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting. Each service is tailored to your needs, comfort, and healing style.
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- How We Can Help -
Emotional Wellbeing
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Anxiety: Stress, panic, overwhelm
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Depression: Isolation, apathy, loneliness
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Self-Esteem: Confidence, guilt, shame, fear, resentment
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Grief: Loss, bereavement, emotional pain
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Behaviour: Anger, outbursts, emotional distress
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Addictions: Substance use, gambling, gaming, internet
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Health: Chronic illness, physical pain, disability
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Work: Burnout, workplace stress
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Balance: Emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing, calm, gratitude
Relationships & Identity
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Relationships: Conflict, trust, monogamy/non-monogamy, polyamory, pre-marital counselling
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Divorce & Separation: Blended families, co-parenting, family planning
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Sex & Intimacy: Desire, pleasure, emotional and sexual intimacy, pain during sex
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Communication: Relational skills, fighting, arguments
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Cultural Identity: Upbringing, experiences as a Person of Colour, intergenerational conflict
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LGBTQIA2+: Gender & sexual identity, expression, non-conformity
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Oppression & Societal Pressures: Expectations, systemic injustice
Trauma, Abuse & Healing
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Trauma: Intergenerational trauma, immigration, past abuse, emotional wounds
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Abuse: Partner or familial violence, emotional abuse, substance-related harm
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Family Conflict: Intimate partner violence, merging families, deep-rooted tension
Getting Started is Easy
We’ve made the process simple, supportive, and stress-free. Just fill out our contact form, and we’ll match you with a therapist based on your needs, location, and budget. You’ll then have the opportunity to connect with them for a free 15-minute phone or video consultation to see if it’s the right fit—no pressure, no obligation.
Begin Your Journey Today
Ready to get started? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll match you with therapists based on your needs and preferences.
You’ll then have the opportunity to connect with them for a free 15-minute, no-obligation phone or video consultation—a chance to ask questions and find the best fit for you.
