Steady, evidence-based depression therapy in Ottawa. Free 15-min consult, usually replied to within the hour.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ CRPO-registered
Match me with a therapistFree · 15 minutes · No commitment · Reply within the hour
Or call (613) 518-6072Every clinician is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
We work with you on cost. Reduced rates are available case-by-case based on need and availability.
We submit directly to most major insurers, so you don't pay out of pocket upfront.
Our office is in Ottawa. All client records are stored in Canada and handled under PIPEDA and PHIPA.
Therapy is a space to slow down and look at what's underneath. These are some of the patterns people bring into the room.
FOR WHEN SOMETHING FEELS OFF
Getting out of bed takes longer than you'll admit. The day starts already tired.
The hobbies, the people, the music. It's not that they got worse. The wanting got quieter.
It tracks every misstep and calls them character flaws. Even when you know it's wrong, it's loud.
Depression therapy at Auren is a space to slow down and look at what's pulling. Our Registered Psychotherapists use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy and emotion-focused work, adjusted to what fits you, not a script.
You'll meet a real person for a free 15-minute consultation first. No pressure to commit. If it feels like the right fit, we book your first full session and move at your pace from there.
Email, phone, or our booking form. There's no script and no pressure. You can share as much or as little as you want.
A real person, not a bot, will reply as soon as we can with a few options for a free 15-minute consultation.
We listen. You ask questions. No paperwork, no obligation. If we're not the right match, we'll point you toward someone who might be.
Direct billing where possible. Evening and weekend availability. Online or in-person in Ottawa.
Sessions are 50 minutes. Rates vary by therapist and are confirmed during your free consultation. We accept e-transfer and credit, and direct-bill where your insurer allows.
Sliding-scale spots are available based on need. Ask during your free consultation.
Same 50-minute format, structured for two participants and shared concerns.
Registered Psychotherapist services are covered by most extended health plans in Canada. We recommend confirming your specific coverage before your first paid session. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and most major insurers include RP coverage.
We direct-bill where your insurer allows it. Otherwise, you pay at the time of session and submit the receipt for reimbursement.
Every session generates an HST-compliant receipt listing the provider's CRPO registration number, suitable for insurance reimbursement.
In-person sessions are held at our Ottawa office. Online sessions use a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform. You can switch between the two.
We ask for 24 hours notice on cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee.
After the free 15-minute consultation, your first paid session is intake-focused. Bring questions, anything you have already tried, and any goals you have in mind.
QUESTIONS
Our therapists work with anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity questions, and the kind of patterns that show up across many areas of life. Concerns don't need to be 'serious enough' to come in. If something has been on your mind, that's reason enough to talk about it.
Fit matters more than credentials on paper. Each therapist's profile describes how they work and who they tend to connect well with. The free 15-minute consult is the most honest way to feel out fit; it's a conversation, not an intake. If it doesn't feel right, we'll help you find someone who does.
It's a short conversation, not a session. You share a little about what's bringing you in and ask whatever you want to ask. The therapist describes how they work and answers questions about scheduling, fees, and approach. There's no pressure to book a full session after.
Rates vary by therapist and are confirmed during your free 15-minute consultation. We accept e-transfer and credit, and direct-bill where your insurer allows. Most of our therapists offer sliding-scale spots case by case based on need and availability. You'll see the current rate and whether a reduced rate is available on each therapist's profile page.
Most major Canadian insurance plans cover services provided by Registered Psychotherapists. We direct-bill where we can and provide receipts where we cannot. Coverage and reimbursement depend on your specific plan. We recommend confirming psychotherapy coverage with your insurer before your first session.
Both. We have a physical office in Ottawa and also see clients by secure video across Ontario. Each therapist's availability for in-person versus virtual is listed on their profile. Many clients combine both formats based on what fits their week.
Most clients start weekly while we get to know each other and the work picks up momentum. Frequency can shift to every other week or monthly once things feel steadier. This is something you and your therapist decide together; there's no fixed program length.
Not every fit lands, and not every approach suits every person at every stage of life. A different therapist, a different modality, or a different moment in your life can change what's possible. The free consult is a low-stakes way to see whether this is worth a fresh try.
Therapy is a longer-term relationship. If you're in acute distress, please reach the services below first. They are free, confidential, and available right now.
