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What actually happens in a first session

Most people arrive at the first appointment carrying two things: whatever brought them, and the worry that they will not know how to say it. Here is the whole hour, in plain terms, so one of those can be put down before you walk in.

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Gibson & Associates Awarded Best Therapy Service in 2024

Most people arrive at the first appointment carrying two things: whatever brought them, and the worry that they will not know how to say it. Here is the whole hour, in plain terms, so one of those can be put down before you walk in.

Gibson & Associates Awarded Best Therapy Service in 2024
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Being awarded the title of "Best Therapy and Counselling Service in London for 2024" is a profound honour for the team at Gibson and Associates. Our community of therapists is incredible, and any of them could have confidently claimed the award, which makes this recognition even more meaningful. This accolade highlights the dedication and excellence of our team, who work tirelessly to provide top-notch mental health care.

"We are here for you when you need a soft place to land."

gibson & associates

In 2013, I started my solo practice, Gibson Counselling, as a trauma therapist eager to offer comprehensive and evidence-based psychotherapy to the London community. Soon enough, I found myself flooded with referrals as demand for trauma-focused care quickly became apparent. After years of working with external therapists for referral support, I envisioned a collaborative clinic that could offer high-quality services without the waitlist. Our goal was simple – we are here for you when you need a soft place to land.

What began in 2021 as a small expansion of an individual practice grew into Gibson and Associates, a full-service collaborative clinic by 2024. Our exceptional team of experienced clinicians now provide a range of services, including child and youth therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. With clinicians trained in various modalities, we are able to provide care tailored to each individual, not the other way around. Today, Gibson and Associates is a dynamic team of therapists who share common practice ideals and offer unique specialty areas, addressing almost everything that brings people to therapy – all under one team.

supporting you through your therapy journey

Our practice is female-founded and led by a clinician for clinicians. With our primary tenets of connection, compassion, collaboration, clinical excellence, and critical practice, we have always aimed to create a positive environment where our clients feel safe and supported.

We believe that the client-therapist relationship is the best predictor of therapy success. As such, we offer free consultations and a right-fit guarantee that allows our clients to feel confident in finding a therapist who best supports their needs. If a client has a first session with one of our therapists and decides the therapist is not the right fit, we will cover the cost of a session with another therapist at our clinic.

We also provide administrative support for billing, scheduling, and finding the right therapist, and many of our clinicians offer direct billing to insurance providers (subject to plan availability). Additionally, our team currently offers both in-person services from our offices in London and Toronto and virtual services across Ontario. We understand that getting started with therapy can be daunting, so we strive to make the process more convenient and supportive to all our clients.

blending clinical excellence with personality

As the founder and director, I split my time between clinical work and business operations, including supporting my team. On paper, I am a psychotherapist, business owner, mentor, and teacher, but these titles alone do not encompass all that I bring to this role. I am also a partner and mother, an avid traveller and explorer, a lover of antique markets and rare finds, happiest when I am well-fed, well-rested, and have had fresh air, a seeker of deep conversations and a good laugh, and forever on my own path to self-connection and growth. Every team member brings their unique blend of clinical skills and personality to Gibson and Associates, creating an essential part of our clinic. I invite you to explore our team and learn more about our clinic, whether you are here as a clinician or a potential client. We welcome you!

We are proud to be named Best Therapy & Counselling Service in London for 2024, and we aim to continue upholding our standard of excellence and commitment to care for our clients. With our people-first approach to creating a community of supportive therapists and our free to low-cost programs, we are proud to provide a safe place for our clients to access the support they need.

we are here for you when you're ready

Are you thinking about getting started with therapy? We firmly believe that every person has the innate ability to cope with the challenges in their lives. Together, we can work to bring forward the parts of you that are seeking change and heal what has been getting in the way of the life you would like to lead. If you’d like some help navigating your new therapy journey with us, feel free to get in touch or book an appointment.