Deborah Southworth-Smillie

Sometimes we need a guide - some support along the way to truly discover what matters most to you as you navigate this journey of parenting and family relationships. Family Counselling can help… more

It is important that you have a therapist who you have confidence in. The 15 minute phone consultation is an opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for my approach as a therapist - and you can… more

Once this is booked you will then receive an invitation from your therapist to complete the Gottman Couples Screening. Once both screens are completed (individually completed) this session will be… more

Personal Counselling will help you discover a path forward in your life. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, your relationship with your children, anxiety, depression, addictions or loss,… more

New Intake Appointments mothers and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, birth experiences, identity changes, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship shifts, and the transition… more

Initial intake appointments provide an opportunity to explore how we can best support your therapy journey. Initial appointments require more time in reviewing your information prior to session. We… more

Initial assessment appointments provide an opportunity to explore how we can best support your therapy journey. Initial appointments require more time in reviewing your information prior to session.… more

Sometimes we need a guide - some support along the way to truly discover what matters most to you as you navigate this journey of parenting and family relationships.

Often times reaching out for support in your relationship can be overwhelming. For the Couples Assessment session your intake forms will be reviewed prior to meeting with us. This allows us to be… more

Child counselling and Therapy for Teens and their parents who are looking to begin the process of healing.

Child counselling and Therapy for Teens and their parents who are looking to begin the process of healing.

Oftentimes reaching out for support in your relationship can be overwhelming. For the Couples Assessment session your intake forms will be reviewed prior to meeting with us. This allows us to be most… more

one-to-one parent counselling and coaching provides an opportunity to therapeutically work through factors impacting the parent child/teen relationship. Areas of focus are parenting style, family of… more

Sometimes we need a guide - some support along the way to truly discover what matters most to you as you navigate this journey of parenting. Help discover what you value, what unique gifts you offer… more

We remain committed to making our services accessible. If you require a sliding scale rate for your teen please don’t hesitate to ask.

Trauma therapy sessions provide treatment related to trauma recovery and healing. Trauma sessions are 90 minutes in length. Please reach out to info@beaconcc.ca if you require a sliding scale rate.

45 minutes in length. The purpose of these appointments are determined at your first assessment session, which is then followed by treatment sessions.

Sometimes a little extra time can make all the difference. These 75-minute sessions are ideal for clients who would benefit from additional time to process, explore concerns more deeply, or work… more

Follow-up appointments for mothers and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, birth experiences, identity changes, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship shifts, and the transition… more

Due to the nature of couples therapy and the importance of having adequate time to support both partners well, Beacon Counselling and Coaching now offers 75-minute follow-up appointments for couples… more