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Therapy Services at Spero Counseling

Compassionate, relational therapy for individuals, couples, children, teens, families, and fellow therapists — offered in a supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward.

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Compassionate Therapy for Every Season of Life

Our team supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassionate, collaborative therapy grounded in respect and care. Our Therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for your unique experience.

We offer both in-person and virtual therapy, creating accessible support that meets you where you are and moves at a pace that feels right for you.

Explore our therapy services and take a calm, confident step forward

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Our Therapy Specialties

We offer in-depth, relational therapy to help you move beyond symptom management and toward lasting emotional and relational growth. In-person and virtual therapy available across Courtice and the surrounding Durham and Clarington region.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and questions of identity. We offer a supportive space to deepen self-understanding, self-trust, and emotional resilience.

Couples Therapy

Support for couples feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or struggling with communication, trust, or intimacy. We help partners explore relational patterns, rebuild safety, and move toward more authentic and connected relationships.

Teen Therapy

Compassionate support for teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, family dynamics, and life transitions. Sessions focus on helping young people feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Anxiety Therapy

Therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or relationship challenges. We work collaboratively to understand underlying patterns, strengthen coping skills, and support a calmer, more grounded sense of self.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

A gentle, trauma-informed approach for those impacted by childhood trauma, grief and loss, or overwhelming life experiences. Sessions are paced with care and may integrate compassion-based and somatic practices to support healing and safety.

Kids & Family Therapy

Support for children and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, behaviour challenges, life transitions, and family stress. We offer a warm, collaborative space to help kids build coping skills, strengthen confidence, and support healthier connection at home.

At Spero Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to do the deeper work.

Together, we explore the patterns shaping your experiences and support you in building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections.

You don’t have to navigate this alone — support is here when you’re ready.

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Concerns We Commonly Work With

We support individuals, couples, children, and families through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges — always with compassion, care, and a collaborative approach.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

If something in your life or relationships feels heavy, confusing, or stuck, support is available. Therapy can offer a place to pause, feel supported, and begin making sense of what you’re experiencing — one step at a time.
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Why Work With Spero Counselling & Psychotherapy

You're not broken — you're human. And healing is possible.

At Spero Counselling & Psychotherapy, we believe therapy should go deeper than symptom relief. Our work is grounded in the understanding that many of the challenges people face — such as anxiety, disconnection, trauma, or burnout — often stem from unspoken pain, relational wounds, and patterns developed over time. These are not signs of weakness, but signals that something important needs attention.

We specialize in in-depth, relational psychotherapy that supports insight, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Rather than trying to “fix” you, therapy offers space to better understand yourself, your experiences, and the patterns shaping your life — helping you feel more connected, grounded, and alive.

Our therapists work from a relational, trauma-informed foundation that is growth-focused, strengths-based, compassion-based, and collaborative. Depending on your needs and the practitioner you work with, your therapist may integrate a range of evidence-informed approaches, which can include psychodynamic or attachment-informed work. We often support people who have tried therapy before but felt it didn’t go deep enough or bring the clarity they were seeking. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or sensing that something isn’t quite right, we help you better understand your inner world so you can move forward with greater clarity and compassion.

Healing takes time, courage, and the right support. We’re here when you’re ready.

Janina Kanonas

MA & RP

Registered Psychotherapist

At Spero Counselling & Psychotherapy, our care is:

Collaborative & Growth-Focused

We work alongside you to gently explore patterns, strengthen self-understanding, and support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Built on Integrity

Our work is grounded in honesty, respect, and authentic connection. We show up fully and thoughtfully, committed to supporting your growth with care and professionalism.

Rooted in Empathy

You will be met with warmth, compassion, and genuine understanding. We honour your lived experience and support you in reconnecting with your inner strengths and wisdom.

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Our Therapy Approach

How We Work Together

Our approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model — instead, we tailor our work to each person, relationship, and family, honouring your lived experience and inner wisdom while drawing from a range of evidence-informed practices.
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At Spero Counselling & Psychotherapy, we do therapy differently

Begin Your Journey
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. We begin by creating a safe, welcoming space where you can share what’s bringing you in and feel genuinely heard, without pressure or expectation.
Together, we explore what truly supports your growth. Our work is collaborative and tailored to you, offering thoughtful guidance that is grounded in honesty, compassion, and meaningful connection. Each step reflects who you are and where you want to go.
Therapy is a space to gently process emotions, experiences, and patterns at a pace that feels right. Over time, this work can deepen self-trust, strengthen relationships, and support lasting emotional healing.
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How to Get Started

We’re here to make the first step feel simple and comfortable.

Free consultations are available.

You can reach us by phone, email, or by submitting the form on this page.

Our clinical coordinator will guide you through the next steps and help match you with a therapist who fits your needs.

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(905) 410-4673

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1556 Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, ON, L1E 2R6

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