A warm, grounded space to help you feel understood, supported, and ready to take the next step.
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Low Mood & Emotion Regulation
Parent Support
Stress & Burnout
Every Person's Path Looks A Little Different
Sometimes the most powerful step forward starts with a pause — healing happens one moment, one breath, one step at a time.
Stress. Worry. Self-Doubt.
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 supporting a struggling teen — you don’t have to go through it alone.
Together, we’ll help rebuild calm, connection, and confidence.
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.
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.)
Why Choose Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness?
Dedicated. Compassionate. Accessible.
- Connection First:
- You feel seen and understood before we explore change.
- Youth & Family Expertise:
- Evidence-based care (CBT, DBT, SPACE) delivered with warmth.
- Practical Strategies:
- Tools you can use right away to feel more grounded.
- A Calm, Supportive Space:
- Designed to help you breathe easier, in person or online
"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, accepting where you are, and building a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
We’ll work together at your pace, using proven approaches tailored to your needs 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
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.
