Catharsis Counselling&Psychotherapy

Catharsis Counselling&Psychotherapy is a psychology and psychotherapy practice located at 1518 Scott Street in Ottawa, ON, offering in-person appointments locally and virtual counselling reachable across the province. For anyone weighing whether to book a first session, the questions that come up most are practical: what kind of support is offered, whether virtual sessions are an option, how to reach the practice, and what to expect from a first conversation. This presentation answers those questions using only what the practice publishes about itself.

What kind of support is offered

Support is organized around individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and virtual therapy, with a trauma-informed approach applied across these formats. Individual sessions can address a range of concerns, including attention and focus difficulties (ADHD), autism-related support, anxiety, childhood experiences, low mood, identity and self-esteem, obsessive thought patterns, racial trauma, social anxiety, stress management, and post-traumatic stress. Clinical supervision is also offered for practitioners seeking guidance in their own professional development, alongside a supervision course.

Individual and group formats

Individual therapy is the core offering, structured around the specific concern a client brings forward. Group therapy is available for people who prefer a shared setting, and couples therapy is offered separately for partners working through relationship dynamics together. Each format is booked as its own type of appointment.

A trauma-informed lens

The practice describes its approach as trauma-informed, meaning sessions are structured with an awareness of how past experiences shape a person's present responses. This lens runs through the individual, group, and couples formats rather than existing as a separate service on its own.

In-person or virtual: how sessions work

Appointments are available either in person at the Scott Street location in Ottawa or through secure virtual sessions, with the option reachable across Ontario. This flexibility matters in a city where winter commutes and unpredictable weather can make travelling to an appointment harder some weeks than others, and where residents of neighbourhoods further from the downtown core may prefer not to cross the city for a session. Extended evening hours are also part of the scheduling structure, which suits people balancing therapy around a workday or family responsibilities. New clients can indicate a preference for in-person, virtual, or no preference when requesting an appointment, so the format is matched to what works best for the situation rather than fixed in advance.

Who virtual sessions can reach

Because virtual counselling is offered across Ontario, it extends beyond people who live within easy reach of the Scott Street address. This matters for anyone who has found a scheduling fit they are comfortable with but who cannot easily travel to Ottawa for every appointment, or who simply prefers the convenience of a session from home.

Evening availability

Extended evening hours reduce the need to step away from work or rearrange a family's schedule to attend a session. This is a practical detail for anyone comparing practices primarily on whether an appointment time will actually fit their week.

Getting started and what to expect

New clients are invited to complete an online request form or to call the practice directly, and a complimentary consultation can be scheduled before committing to ongoing sessions. The form asks for basic contact details, a preferred way to be reached, the service of interest, and a format preference, with responses reviewed during regular business hours. This structure gives people a low-pressure way to ask questions before deciding whether to proceed, which matters for anyone who has never been to therapy and is unsure what a first contact should look like.

Reaching the practice

Contact can be made by phone at 613-316-6099 or through the online form on the practice's website. The form is intended for new inquiries and general questions rather than for cancelling or rescheduling an existing appointment; changes to a booked session are handled by contacting the practice directly.

Areas served around Ottawa

Naming these local areas reflects how the practice describes its in-person catchment rather than a claim about services delivered specifically within each one.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Catharsis Counselling&Psychotherapy located?

The practice is located at 1518 Scott Street in Ottawa, ON, with in-person appointments offered from that location.

Can sessions be done virtually?

Yes. Virtual counselling is available and reachable across Ontario, in addition to in-person appointments in Ottawa.

What types of concerns can individual therapy address?

Individual therapy can address concerns such as ADHD, autism-related support, anxiety, childhood experiences, low mood, identity and self-esteem, obsessive thought patterns, racial trauma, social anxiety, and stress management, within a trauma-informed approach.

How can someone book a first appointment?

New clients can call 613-316-6099 or submit an online request form describing the service of interest and a format preference; a complimentary consultation can be scheduled as a starting point.