About us

The PEACE Approach

PEACE Psychotherapy consists of a small group of independent psychotherapists committed to promoting empathy, acceptance and compassion for everyone. We understand that many people and their families are struggling with powerful negative emotions, impulses and behaviours, and we are prepared to fight the good fight, even when it gets messy. We will ask the difficult questions and support you in the process. We believe that empathy is essential for living a good life, and that all people, no matter how hopeless they feel, have the capacity for change and the desire to live a life worth living. We have devoted our professional lives to helping people learn to accept the things they cannot change, to change the things they can, and gain the wisdom to determine the difference.

Empathy & Compassion – Effective therapists can bring about change when they are willing to address the elephant in the room and when they are confident enough to journey with you through your darkest thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Going where angels fear to tread – Therapists often avoid addressing difficult themes due to limited skills, confidence, or simply because it is easier not to. Accepting difficult realities is often a key for the solution though, as many problems stem from dysfunctional attempts to avoid these realities. PEACE psychotherapy helps you see the value in taking on and facing the  source of your suffering, and sticks with you even when it gets messy.

Acceptance – Your PEACE therapist will guide you to face the realities of your life, even when painful and disappointing, in order to empower you to grieve, accept and effectively make the changes you need in order to reach your goals.

Flexible services based on your needs – Creating change in your life requires significant effort and on-going commitment to learning new skills and applying them. PEACE Psychotherapy offers a range of services tailored to your specific needs.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT is an empirically validated treatment designed to be effective with the most challenging clients.

Through our DBT For Me program, we help people learn practical skills to manage emotions and build a life that feels balanced and meaningful.

Potential risks and Benefits to Psychotherapy

At Peace Psychotherapy, we believe informed clients feel more empowered and confident in their care. Psychotherapy can be a deeply meaningful and transformative experience, helping you gain insight, build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting emotional change. At the same time, therapy can sometimes bring up difficult feelings, memories, or temporary discomfort as you work through important challenges.

This page outlines the potential benefits and risks of therapy so you can make an informed decision about your mental health care. Our goal is to provide transparent, ethical, and compassionate support every step of the way, ensuring you feel safe, respected, and actively involved in your therapeutic journey.

If you have questions about whether therapy is right for you, we’re always happy to discuss your concerns.

Service Fees

Service Description Fee
Initial Phone Inquiry A brief phone call to discuss your needs, answer any questions about our services, and set up an Initial In-Person Consultation No charge
Initial In-Person or Video Consultation Meeting with client and/or family members to explore treatment needs and goals.  $195-$412.50 /1.5 hours
Therapy Session Individual, Couple, or Family $130-$275 /hour
Clinical Consultation with PEACE specialist Meeting with client and/or family members and all involved therapists $500 /hour, pro-rated
DBT Skills Treatment Group On-going group. Open enrollment. 4 Modules covered over the course of 20 two-hour sessions held once a week. *If client is not engaged in regular individual therapy a commitment of one individual therapy session per module is required. $2300.00  / 4 modules (20 sessions – 40 hours) OR $575.00 / 1 installments every 5 weeks (5 sessions – 10 hours)Each group session price $115.00*If client is not engaged in regular individual therapy a commitment of one individual therapy session per module is required
In-Home Session Individual, Couple, or Family $130-$275 /hour
E-Counselling Counselling through confidential online audio/video forum $130-$275 /hour
Telephone Coaching In-between session support $130-$275 /hour, pro-rated
DBT Coach App Use of the DBT Coach app for diary cards and homework $15/month +HST
Collateral Contact Communication with other service providers (i.e. psychiatrist, case manager, etc.) $130-$175 /hour, pro-rated
Other Services as Required i.e. homework review and feedback, therapeutic email or text correspondence, letter writing, counseling phone calls, report writing, clinical communication with other service providers $130-$175 /hour, pro-rated, as agreed upon
Logistical Communication Phone calls, text messages, and emails related to appointment times and scheduling No Charge
Follow-Up Calls initiated by the therapist No charge
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy:

If a client does not cancel a scheduled appointment, PEACE Psychotherapy will bill for the entire cost of the missed appointment or cancellation with less than 24-hours of notice. If a client is late for an appointment, the session will still end at the original appointment time.

*Rate based on therapist experience. You may inquire about our sliding scale which can be determined on an individual basis.

In special circumstances, a monthly fee may be negotiated that would include things like session time, telephone consultations and travel time if required. Accepted methods of payment: e-transfer, cheque, cash, credit card

Rates are subject to periodic review with 30 day notification.

HST may apply.