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 navigate it alone.
At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, connection comes first. You’ll feel seen, supported, and understood before we dive into the skills and strategies that help life feel lighter.
Each session is built around you — your story, your pace, your goals — so healing feels safe, collaborative, and real.
When you’re ready to slow down and breathe again, we’re here to help you begin.
Our Philosophy
Pause. Insight. Acceptance. Growth.
These four values guide every session at Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness. We believe healing happens when you slow down enough to listen to yourself — and feel supported along the way.
Therapy is where growth begins — but healing touches every part of you.
At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, we integrate mindfulness, 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 continues to grow, we’re expanding into more immersive experiences that nurture wellness on every level — mind, body, and soul.
For now, we begin with what matters most: the therapeutic connection that makes real, sustainable change possible.
(Serving individuals, youth, and families — in person in St. Thomas and virtually across Ontario.)
Every person's path looks a little different
At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, we offer therapy options that meet you where you are—whether you need space just for yourself, support for your teen, or guidance as a parent.
Individual Counselling
A safe, one-to-one space to explore stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or life transitions. Together, we build insight and practical coping skills to help you feel grounded, confident, and more like yourself again.
Teen & Youth Counselling
Support for adolescents navigating big emotions, pressure, and change. We focus on emotional regulation, communication, and self-confidence to help teens manage challenges and grow with resilience.
Parent Counselling
Guidance and tools for parents supporting teens or young adults. Learn strategies to strengthen connection, reduce conflict, and respond with calm, clarity, and empathy.
Walk-and-Talk Therapy (Seasonal)
When the weather allows, sessions can take place outdoors—combining gentle movement, mindfulness, and conversation to ease stress and support a stronger mind-body connection.
All services are available in-person in St. Thomas and virtually across Ontario.
Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll meet you there.
Questions We Get Asked
Why do I feel anxious, numb, or disconnected?
Because you’ve been carrying too much, for too long.
Pressure, perfectionism, change, and uncertainty are heavy — and it’s okay to need support. What you’re feeling is your mind and body asking for a pause.
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 start feeling like yourself again — one small step at a time.
Our approach draws on evidence-based models such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care, always adapted to your unique story.
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, and Port Stanley.
Prefer to connect from home? We also offer secure virtual counselling anywhere in Ontario.
Take your first step toward wellness today.
Book your 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
