📍 Our New Location
Our new office is located at 1439 Woodroffe Ave, in an easily accessible area, designed to provide a peaceful and safe environment for your therapy journey. The new office has been thoughtfully designed with comfort and privacy in mind, making it the perfect space for your sessions.
How to Get Here:
We want to make your visit as stress-free as possible, so here’s everything you need to know to find us with ease:
Directions:
From Woodroffe Avenue (Main Road):
If you're coming from the south (Barrhaven), head north on Woodroffe Ave and look for the Great Canadian Oil Change on your right. Our office is located just past BackTracks Health Centre.
If you're coming from the north, head south on Woodroffe and take a right onto Meadowlands Drive. Make a right onto Sullivan Ave, and another right onto Norice Street.
At the end of Norice Street, you will see the Canadian Oil Change on your right. Turn right onto Woodroffe Ave and enter the parking lot for “Ramila’s Healing Arts”. More details on parking provided below.
Suggested Route
Note: Be aware that there is ongoing construction on Woodroffe Avenue, which might cause minor delays or detours. We suggest checking real-time traffic updates before your visit or considering alternative routes if you’re in a rush.
Public Transit:
If you’re taking public transit, the closest bus stop is located at the Baseline Park and Ride, which is just a 10-minute walk from the office.
🚗 Where to Park:
We offer convenient free parking for our clients in the parking lot directly behind the building. Look for spaces where there is a painted red fence.
If the lot is full, there is additional parking available at the front of the building.
⚠️ Important Note: Construction on Woodroffe Avenue
As mentioned, there is currently ongoing construction on Woodroffe Avenue, which could affect traffic flow and cause delays. Please allow for some extra travel time to ensure you arrive on time for your session. Here are some tips to help you navigate around the construction:
Check traffic updates: We recommend using navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze to stay updated on road conditions.
Alternate Routes: Consider taking Merivale and Meadowlands to avoid traffic congestion. These may be less affected by construction work.
Extra Time: Allow 5-10 minutes of extra travel time, just in case of delays.
📸 Sneak Peek of the New Office:
To give you a feel of the new space, here are some pictures of the office:
Welcoming Waiting Area
Our new reception area is designed to make you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. You can arrive early, take off your shoes, and brew yourself a tea while you wait for your clinician to come meet you.
Therapy Room
Each therapy room has been carefully designed to create a calm, soothing atmosphere for you to relax and focus on your session.
🗓️ Ready to Visit? Book Your Session Today!
We’re so excited to welcome you to our new space! If you’re ready to schedule your next therapy session, you can easily book online through our website or contact us at hello@changetidestherapy.com.
Thank you for being a part of our journey! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon at our new location.
Accessing Therapy with Changing Tides Therapy
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, whether you're seeking support for yourself, as a couple, or for someone in your family. It’s natural to have questions about what to expect from the process, especially if you’re unsure about what steps to take, how the sessions unfold, or what the overall experience will be like.
As a therapist, my goal is to make sure you feel comfortable, respected, and supported at every stage of your journey. Here’s a step-by-step guide to what you can expect when accessing therapy services, from the initial connection call to your ongoing sessions.
Step 1: Connection Call
Before your first appointment, we’ll have an introductory phone call or virtual meeting, often called a "connection call." This is a low-pressure opportunity for you to ask any questions you have, share a little about why you’re seeking therapy, and get a feel for how we might work together.
For Individuals: We’ll discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, what you hope to achieve, and any questions you may have.
For Couples/Families: Both partners join this call to talk about your relationship dynamics and goals for therapy.
Step 2: Intake and Consent Forms
Before we begin your intake session, you'll need to complete some essential forms. These are an important part of the process and help us ensure that your therapy experience is clear, transparent, and aligned with legal and ethical standards.
Intake Forms: Gather personal and mental health history to guide our work together.
Consent Forms: Outline confidentiality, payment policies, and expectations for therapy.
Step 3: First Session
Your first full session will be the intake session. This is where we dive deeper into your background, the reasons you're seeking therapy, and what you hope to achieve in treatment.
For Individuals:
In an individual intake session, we’ll take time to discuss your personal history, current struggles, and goals for therapy. Expect to share information about your family dynamics, work-life balance, mental health history, and anything else that feels relevant. The focus will be on you and your unique experiences.
For Couples/Family:
For couples/family counselling, the intake sessions will happen individually for each individual, though the first call was together. In these individual intake sessions, each person will have space to discuss their own history, current feelings, and experiences related to the relationship and the issues they are facing. This approach allows us to better understand both peoples' perspectives on the relationship and any underlying factors that may be contributing to the issues you’re facing as a couple.
While these intake sessions are individual, the goal is still to focus on the relationship. You’ll both have the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings openly in a neutral, safe environment. After these initial individual sessions, we’ll reconvene together as a group to continue working toward resolution and growth.
Step 4: Ongoing Sessions
Therapy is an ongoing process, and each session builds upon the last. After the intake, we’ll begin exploring the issues that are most pressing for you or your relationship. These sessions will vary depending on your goals, but the general structure will look like this:
Exploration of Core Issues: We’ll unpack deeper emotions, experiences, and thought patterns. This may include talking about childhood experiences, past trauma, relationship patterns, or personal challenges.
Skill-Building and Coping Strategies: Over time, we’ll work on tools and techniques to help you better manage your emotions, communication, and behaviours. These might include mindfulness exercises, communication strategies, or cognitive-behavioural techniques.
Progress and Reflection: As you progress in therapy, we’ll frequently check in on your goals and revisit the treatment plan to ensure that you’re moving toward what you want. Progress in therapy is not always linear, and it’s important to be patient with yourself along the way.