Psychotherapy & Counselling in Ottawa and Across Ontario
Whole Sum Wellness is a group of registered mental health professionals who primarily work with adolescents, teens, and adults. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and consultation in-person in the Ottawa area and virtually across Ontario.
We value inclusivity, connection, compassion + empathy.
inviting you to
take some time for yourself,
you deserve it.
WHOLE SUM APPROACH
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We use a trauma-informed, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, and collaborative approach. We stay up to date with research, continue our professional development, and invest time in rapport building with clients to perform ethically and effectively. We offer clients the space to be heard and validated as they process and heal. Compassion is the cornerstone of our therapeutic work and we are intentional in the use of different modalities and interventions we offer in session.
compassion + psychotherapy + coping skills
all feelings welcome
our mission
To make clients feel safe and brave enough to explore and process their thoughts and feelings in a way that honours their experience.
our vision
our vision
To make mental health services increasingly client-centered and support individuals' holistic growth, healing, and wellbeing.
our approaches
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
some of the tools we use to help
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Narrative Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization + Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
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Attachment-based Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Ego State/Parts Work
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Grief Counselling
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Acceptance + Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Consultation
"The good life is a process, not a state of being."
-Carl Rogers
supporting the Whole Sum
of your wellness
EMILY DAVISON
(she/her/hers)
Hi, I’m Emily and I’m a Registered Social Worker and the Founder of Whole Sum Wellness. I’m glad you’re here! It’s hard to ask for help and find a therapist who’s the right fit. Maybe you’re feeling curious, anxious, or overwhelmed – that’s normal. Therapy doesn’t have to be sad and scary; it can be an enlightening and rewarding experience. This is a chance to learn more about yourself, process your experiences, and develop skills to cope with the unhelpful thoughts and feelings that have gotten in your way. Please explore the website. There are a lot of resources and information about booking with Whole Sum Wellness on each page.
I look foward to connecting with you.
meet
"The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others." - Erik Erikson
INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
We believe people live healthier and more fulfilling lives when they are treated with respect and have access to meaningful support. We recognize the importance of creating a brave, inclusive, and supportive environment for clients, visitors, and practitioners. We acknowledge social and structural inequities and injustices that continue to disproportionately affect BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, neurodiverse, and (dis)abled communities.
We’re committed to fostering a space where you, your identity, your experiences, and your wellness journey are treated with compassion, respect, and empathy. We will practice cultural humility and expand our awareness related to diversity, equity, and inclusion through professional training, consultation, and direct community involvement. In our practice, we will advocate for equity and social justice. If you have any feedback regarding these commitments, please contact us.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge we live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin-Anishinaabeg Peoples. As settlers and mental health practitioners, we recognize the ongoing realities of colonization and how mental health is often conceptualized in a Western framework. We are committed to learning how to collaborate with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities as a way to move towards (re)conciliation, decolonization, and healing. You can find out more about Indigenous territories, languages, and treaties on https://native-land.ca/.
