
Why Virtual Therapy Works
Healing from Home, Designed for Your Reality
Virtual therapy isn’t a lesser version of in-person care—it’s a flexible, accessible, and secure way to connect with a licensed mental health professional, especially if you live in a rural, remote, or northern Ontario community.
Whether you’re worried about:
- The lack of local therapists,
- Running into someone you know,
- Long drives or poor winter road conditions,
- Or finding a therapist who “gets” your life in a small town…
Virtual therapy may be the right fit for you.

Benefits of Virtual Care:
- No travel, no waiting rooms, no weather delays
- Confidential care in your own space
- Accessible from your phone, tablet, or laptop
- Easy scheduling around your life
- Fully secure and PHIPA-compliant
- Specialized therapists for perinatal, trauma, and child/family care
Still unsure? Book a free 15-minute consult to learn more—no commitment, just conversation.
Book an Appointment
- Northwell Counselling
- Serving Rural Ontario
- 1-519-718-4246
- admin@norfolkcountycounselling.ca
Our inbox is not monitored 24/7 and is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please use the following local resources for support:
- Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 or visit talksuicide.ca
- ConnexOntario (24/7 Mental Health, Addictions, and Crisis Support): Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca
- Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
For immediate support, please contact your local emergency services by calling 911 or visiting the nearest hospital emergency department.