Anthony Santen, Sac Dip(Adv. Psychotherapy) Counselling Toronto

Located at 2 Bloor Street West in downtown Toronto, this counselling practice offers structured, accountability-based sessions for couples, parents, and individuals working through relationship and personal challenges. Appointments can be booked in person or through Zoom, and the practice can be reached directly at 416-930-0186.

Toronto residents searching for a psychologist or counsellor near the Bloor-Yonge corridor often want a process with a clear structure rather than an open-ended commitment. This practice is built around a defined program: relationship goals are identified early, broken into practical steps, and revisited across a set number of sessions rather than an indefinite weekly routine.

When Demand for Appointments Tends to Rise

January and September see the heaviest booking interest

Interest in relationship and individual counselling in Toronto tends to spike twice a year: in January, after the holiday season puts extra strain on households, and again in September, when back-to-school routines and the return from summer travel reset people's priorities. Couples who have been putting off a difficult conversation over the summer often reach out once fall schedules settle.

Evenings and early weekends fill first

Because many clients work downtown near Bay Street, the Financial District, or Yorkville, evening slots and Saturday mornings are typically requested first. Sessions delivered by Zoom help reduce this pressure somewhat, since a client does not need to build travel time into a lunch hour or after-work window, but weekday evening demand still tends to outpace daytime availability. Booking a few weeks ahead of January or September is a reasonable way to avoid a long wait for a preferred time slot.

The common assumption is that counselling means years of unstructured conversation — the reality here is a defined process

A frequent misconception about relationship counselling is that it consists of repeatedly revisiting past conflicts without a clear destination, or that it is only useful once a relationship is already at a breaking point. In practice, the program offered here is structured around accountability and concrete steps rather than indefinite exploration. Couples and individuals work from stated goals, and each session is meant to move that work forward instead of circling back to the same unresolved arguments.

Services offered at this Toronto location

The practice provides structured intensive counselling for couples and parents, individual one-on-one sessions, and online sessions delivered by Zoom for clients who prefer, or need, to meet remotely. Work covers communication patterns between partners, rebuilding trust after a breach, parenting-related friction, and personal challenges such as anxiety, guilt, or anger that affect day-to-day functioning. A relationship assessment conversation is available to help a couple or individual understand whether the structured format is a fit before committing to the full program.

Another misconception: that remote sessions are a lesser substitute for in-person visits

Some prospective clients assume that a session held over Zoom is a compromise compared to sitting in an office. For a downtown Toronto practice serving people across a wide commuting radius, and for clients who split time between the city and elsewhere, video sessions are treated as a full alternative rather than a fallback — the structure and pacing of the program stay the same regardless of format.

The Bloor Street West address sits within walking distance of Yorkville and the Bloor-Yonge subway interchange

Because the office is positioned on Bloor Street West, clients coming from across the city can reach it easily by subway through the Bloor-Yonge station, one of the busiest interchange points in Toronto's transit system. This makes it straightforward to pair an appointment with other plans in the area — a walk through Yorkville's shops and cafés, a stop at one of the nearby bookstores, or a coffee break before or after a session in one of the many independent cafés along Bloor Street.

Useful for clients combining counselling with a workday downtown

For clients who work in the Financial District or around Bay Street, a midday or early-evening appointment near Bloor-Yonge can be folded into a normal commute without much extra travel. Since remote sessions are also offered, clients who cannot easily leave their workplace during the day can instead keep the same structured format from home in the evening, which is a common pattern among Toronto professionals balancing demanding work schedules with ongoing counselling.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to book an appointment in advance?

Yes. Sessions, including the initial relationship assessment conversation, are arranged by appointment. Given that evening and weekend slots tend to fill first, especially in January and September, contacting the practice at 416-930-0186 ahead of those periods is advisable.

What should you do if you are not satisfied with a session?

Any concern about the direction or pace of the counselling process should be raised directly with the practice by phone at 416-930-0186 so that the structure of the sessions can be reviewed and adjusted to better match what the client needs going forward.

What happens if you arrive outside scheduled hours?

Since sessions are held by appointment only, arriving without a scheduled booking may mean the office is unavailable. Calling ahead at 416-930-0186 to confirm or arrange a time is the most reliable way to be seen.

Is the location accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Specific accessibility features for the Bloor Street West address are not listed here; anyone with mobility requirements is encouraged to call 416-930-0186 in advance to confirm what accommodations are available before their visit.