Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Life moves fast and sometimes it's hard to keep up.
Whether you're a student juggling deadlines, a new professional on the edge of burnout, or a parent trying to support a struggling teen, you don't have to face it alone.
At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, we focus on connection first, so you feel seen, supported, and understood before we dive into skills and strategies.
Each session is built just for you - your story, your pace, your goals - so healing feels safe, collaborative, and real.
Therapy is where growth begins, but healing touches every part of you.
Our approach integrates mindfullness, nature, and self-care practices alongside psychotherapy to help you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and build lasting calm.
As Create PAUSE Wellness grows, we will be expanding into more immersive experiences that support wellness on every level. For now, we start with what matters most: the therapeutic connection that makes real change possible.
Questions We Get Asked
Why do I feel anxious, numb, or disconnected?
Because you’ve been carrying too much, too long. Pressure, perfectionism, change, and uncertainty are heavy—and it’s okay to need support.
How can Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness help?
Together, we’ll slow things down, build awareness, and develop practical coping skills to help you manage stress, strengthen confidence, and feel like yourself again- one step at a time.
Drawing on evidenced based models like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and trauma informed care.
How do I start?
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation and take your first step toward calm, clarity, and connection.
Located in the heart of Elgin County, our office welcomes individuals and families from St. Thomas, London, Aylmer, Port Stanley, and beyond.
Prefer to connect from home? We also offer secure virtual counselling anywhere in Ontario.
Take your first step toward wellness today book a free consultation and let’s begin your journey back to calm, confidence, and connection.
Why Choose Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness?
Dedicated, Compassionate, Affordable
"My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and safe to be yourself.
At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about understanding what’s really going on, finding acceptance for where you are, and building a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
We’ll work together at your pace, using proven approaches that fit your unique needs, challenges, and goals. My role is to help you build insight, nurture growth, and find calm even when life feels heavy.
You don’t have to do it alone — let’s take that first step together".
— Melissa
