Mariam Hanna

Mariam Hanna is a psychotherapy practice located at 2310 St Laurent Blvd in Ottawa, Ontario, offering counselling support for individuals, couples, and families. Sessions cover concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, and are available both in person in the south east end of the city and through video-based appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phone at 613-908-1151 or through the practice's website. The clinic falls under the "Clinics" category of Ottawa's health and wellness services, alongside other medical and counselling offices that residents rely on for ongoing care.

Services offered: individuals, couples, and families

Counselling sessions are structured around three main formats — individual, couple, and family — each adapted to the specific concerns brought forward by the client. The focus stays on evidence-based approaches used across the psychotherapy field, applied to concerns like anxiety, stress, self-development, relationship issues, and coping with change.

Individual counselling

One-to-one sessions are built around a private, confidential conversation between a client and a registered psychotherapist. This format is commonly chosen by people navigating a difficult period, a major life transition, or ongoing stress, and who want a consistent, structured space to work through it week after week.

Couples and family sessions

Couples and family counselling brings more than one person into the room at the same time. The aim is to give everyone involved a chance to be heard, to name what is not working in the relationship, and to build shared tools for communication going forward. This format is often used alongside, or instead of, individual sessions depending on what a household needs.

Virtual and video-based sessions

Video-based sessions use the same structure as in-person appointments but take place remotely, over a secure video connection. This option has become a regular part of counselling practices across Ontario, particularly useful for clients balancing work schedules, mobility limits, or long commutes across a spread-out city like Ottawa.

Understanding the vocabulary of psychotherapy

Psychotherapy comes with its own vocabulary, and understanding a few key terms makes it easier for a prospective client to know what to expect before a first appointment.

What does "registered psychotherapist" mean?

A registered psychotherapist is a professional who has met the education, supervised practice, and licensing requirements set by a provincial regulatory college, and who is authorized to provide psychotherapy as a controlled act. The designation is a credential tied to training and oversight, not a marketing label.

What is an "evidence-based approach"?

An evidence-based approach refers to a counselling method that has been studied and tested through research, rather than one based purely on personal opinion or tradition. In practice, this means the structure of a session — how goals are set, how progress is discussed — follows methods with a documented track record in the broader field.

What is teletherapy?

Teletherapy, also called video-based therapy, simply means a session conducted through video call software instead of in a physical office. The content and structure of the conversation stay the same; only the setting changes.

What is a sliding fee scale?

A sliding fee scale is a pricing structure where the session fee can be adjusted based on a client's financial situation, rather than being fixed at one rate for everyone. Some practices, including this one, offer this option along with a reduced rate for students, for clients who qualify.

Getting there: St Laurent Boulevard and south east Ottawa

The practice sits on St Laurent Boulevard, a long north-south corridor that runs through the east side of Ottawa and connects several residential neighbourhoods to the Queensway. In-person sessions are offered in the south east part of the city, an area many Ottawa residents already pass through on their daily commute or errands. Like most appointment-based services in the region, scheduling can shift with the seasons — winter driving conditions and snow-clearing days sometimes affect travel time to in-person appointments, which is one of the reasons video-based sessions have become a common alternative for clients across the city and surrounding communities.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the practice located?

The practice is located at 2310 St Laurent Blvd in Ottawa, Ontario, with in-person sessions offered in the south east part of the city.

Are virtual sessions available?

Yes, video-based sessions are offered as an alternative to in-person appointments, following the same session format over a video connection.

Is counselling covered by insurance?

Session fees are fully or partially reimbursed by most extended health insurance plans; clients are encouraged to confirm the details of their own coverage directly with their insurance provider before booking.

How can an appointment be booked?

Appointments and consultations can be arranged by phone at 613-908-1151 or through the contact options listed on the practice's website.