Sheila Struiksma

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Grief

  • Caregivers/Caregiver Burnout

  • Seniors

  • Couples therapy

  • Christian counselling

Services

  • Individual therapy

  • Couples therapy

  • Christian Counselling

  • Virtual sessions

    • MSW grounded in extensive (20+ years) social services experience

    • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), advanced training in CBT for self-harm and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including trauma-focused applications and interventions for ADHD

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    • Person-Centered Approach

    • Trauma-Informed Therapy

    • Integrative Therapy

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • What do you value deeply in your work or life?
    Faith, authentic connection, and family.

    How would you describe your personality in a few words?
    Quiet, thoughtful, and observant.

    What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
    Reading, cooking, family time, and camping in provincial parks.

    What’s one small thing that brings you joy?
    Music—I love singing.

    Do you have a favorite quote, mantra, or guiding belief?
    “As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of knowledge around it.” – Albert Einstein

About Me

I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, working with you as a partner in your journey. My goal is to help you feel more confident and secure with your emotions, and to become more comfortable navigating a wide range of feelings.

I often think of people feeling stuck in a small space—trapped by uncertainty, repetitive arguments, or not knowing how to feel better. Together, we’ll work to gradually expand that space. I aim to create a supportive and understanding environment while helping you build practical strategies to manage life’s challenges.

Let’s work together to expand your space and build the strategies you need—schedule a session today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book a consultation call.

  • I offer individual, couples, christian-informed counselling virtually in Ontario offering flexibility to meet your needs. I provide a supportive space to work through a wide range of concerns.

  • Getting started is simple—reach out to book a free consultation call with one of our Intake Coordinators, a licensed therapist. During this call, we’ll review your goals, current challenges, therapy history, preferences for therapy style or modality, and any specific needs or concerns. From there, we’ll match you with the most suitable therapist and find a time and format (virtual or in-person) that feels like the best fit for you.

  • I bring over 20 years of experience in social services, grounded in a Master of Social Work and a deep understanding of people’s lived experiences. My work integrates evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), CBT (with advanced training in self-harm and CPT), ACT, and the Gottman Method. This blend allows me to support both individuals and couples with practical tools while also creating meaningful, lasting emotional change.

  • My rate is $160 per 50 minute session for individual therapy and $170 per 50 minute session for couples therapy. If you have questions about session length, coverage, or billing, I’m happy to help.