CBT Therapy in Nepean, Centrepointe & Ottawa West
When your thoughts feel loud, your mood feels heavy, or worry keeps running in the background of everything, day-to-day life gets harder than it should be. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective, well-researched ways to change that, and you do not have to travel across the city to find it. Our CBT therapy in Nepean gives you practical, evidence-based, one-on-one support, right here in Centrepointe.
CBT that adapts to you, not the other way around
CBT has a reputation in some places for being rigid: a worksheet, a formula, the same steps for everyone. That is not how we work. We use CBT as a strong, proven foundation, then shape it around you, drawing in tools from mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and DBT skills where they fit your goals.
The result is therapy that feels personal and practical rather than manualized and sterile. You are the expert on your own life. Our job is to bring the clinical skill, and to build an approach that actually works for the way your mind works.
What CBT can help with
- Anxiety, worry, and overthinking
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and burnout
- Panic and physical symptoms of anxiety
- Low self-esteem and harsh self-talk
- Sleep difficulties
- Feeling stuck, flat, or not like yourself
- Navigating a hard life transition
If you are looking for individual counselling in Nepean to work through any of these, CBT is a great place to start. And if we are ever not the right fit for what you need, we will be honest with you and help point you in the right direction.
What therapy with us is actually like
Working with a CBT therapist in Nepean at our clinic is collaborative and active. Early on, we get clear on what you want to be different, then work toward it together, session by session. Expect real conversation, genuine warmth, and practical strategies you can use between sessions, not just an hour of talking with no direction.
Sessions are structured enough to make progress, and flexible enough to follow what matters most on any given week. You will leave with tools, not just insight.
How CBT is different from "just talking"
Talking about how you feel matters, and it is part of the work. But CBT goes further. It helps you see the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and then gives you concrete ways to shift the patterns that keep you stuck. It is less about revisiting everything forever, and more about understanding what is happening now and building skills to move forward. For many people, that focus is exactly why it works.
Matched to the right therapist for you
Our clinic is led by Clinic Director Dr. Michelle Collins, a Clinical and Health Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, alongside a team of skilled, CBT-trained clinicians. Because the right fit between you and your therapist matters so much, we do not simply assign you to whoever is free. We take time to understand your goals first, then match you with the clinician best suited to help.
Getting started is simple: the 30-minute Needs Assessment
You should not have to jump through hoops to get help. That is why every journey with us begins with a straightforward 30-minute Needs Assessment. In this short, low-pressure conversation, we get to know what is bringing you in, answer your questions, and match you with the right therapist before regular sessions begin.
No long forms, no guessing which clinician to pick. Just one easy first step.
In-person CBT in Centrepointe and Nepean
Our clinic is right in the Centrepointe area of Nepean, in Ottawa's west end, which makes regular sessions easy to fit into a busy life. You will find us on the second floor of the only three-storey office building in the plaza, in the same complex as Gabriel Drugs Pharmacy and RBC, with free parking on site and easy access by public transit. If you have been searching for a therapist in Centrepointe, Ottawa, you are likely just minutes away.
Prefer to meet remotely, or cannot always make it in person? Individual therapy is also available virtually for Ontario residents.
CBT Wellness Clinic of Ottawa
117 Centrepointe Rd, Suite #220
Nepean, ON K2G 5X3
Phone: (613) 695-3064
Fees and Insurance
Frequently asked questions
Is CBT just worksheets and homework?
No. We use CBT as a flexible foundation, blended with mindfulness, ACT, and DBT skills, and shaped around you. There may be practical exercises between sessions because they help, but this is real, human therapy, not a workbook.
What does CBT help with?
CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, sleep, and that stuck, not-quite-yourself feeling, among many other everyday struggles. It is one of the most researched therapies available.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral. If something in your life feels harder than it should, that is reason enough to reach out.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals. CBT tends to be more focused and practical than open-ended therapy, and we will talk openly about timelines and progress as we go, so you are never left guessing.
Can CBT help with both anxiety and depression?
Yes. Anxiety and depression often show up together, and CBT is well suited to helping with both at once.
Do you offer therapy in person and online?
Both. This page focuses on in-person CBT in Nepean and Centrepointe, and individual sessions are also available virtually for Ontario residents.