Transparent, affordable pricing with no hidden fees. Sliding-scale options and reduced rates available for clients who need it most.
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Known for its picturesque harbour on Lake Ontario and the charming shops of downtown Lakeshore Road, the Town of Oakville is an affluent and family-friendly community in Halton Region — a growing community in Ontario, Canada where access to affordable mental health care has never been more important. At Affordable Therapy Services, we connect clients across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, and Milton, and the broader Halton Region with professional counsellors and psychotherapists who provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health services. Our online therapy sessions start at just $45 — a fraction of typical rates charged by registered psychotherapists across the province.
We understand that many people can’t afford therapy through traditional routes. That’s why we offer sliding scale fees, low income therapy options, and reduced rates so that cost is never a barrier to getting the mental health support you deserve. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship conflict, or occupational burnout — our supportive therapists create a safe space for every person to explore what’s weighing on their mind.
We also work with caregivers navigating the emotional toll of supporting a child or family member, and with adolescents facing the unique stressors of growing up in today’s world. Our therapists understand a wide range of mental health challenges — from stress and emotion regulation to difficult behaviour patterns and everyday struggles with self-worth — and tailor each session to where you are in your journey.
Our counselling and psychotherapy practitioners use a range of evidence-based approaches — including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behaviour therapy, person-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques — to help clients build coping strategies, develop resilience, and improve their overall health and well-being. Every session is supervised by a registered psychotherapist to ensure the highest standard of care, and all sessions are conducted with strict confidentiality.
Our therapists who provide counselling services in Oakville offer specialized support customized to your personal goals.
Our online counselling platform makes it easy for clients in Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, and across Halton Region to access professional psychotherapy from any private location in the province. All sessions are conducted through a secure, confidential video platform — no referral required, no insurance needed. Many of our clients prefer the value and convenience of online therapy over traditional centres, as it eliminates commute time and provides scheduling flexibility.
Searching for affordable couples counselling near me? Our couples therapists provide professional relationship counselling at $65/session — including support for conflict resolution, communication, and emotional reconnection. We also offer low-cost couples counselling and low income couples therapy through our sliding scale model. For families navigating financial hardship, our therapists provide couples and marriage counselling that’s accessible regardless of income.
As a Canadian therapy provider, we take pride in connecting diverse communities across Ontario with professional mental health services. Our directory of counsellors and psychotherapists includes practitioners trained in anxiety support, stress management, relationship counselling, and person-centered care. Whether you’re taking the first step toward therapy or looking for a new provider, we’ll help you find the right fit.
All therapists are masters level clinicians supervised by a registered psychotherapist. You get professional psychotherapy at a fraction of the cost — individual sessions at $45, couples at $65, and group therapy at $35. The lower cost reflects our training model, not the quality of care our counsellors deliver.
Skip the commute across Halton Region. Enjoy secure, confidential virtual sessions from anywhere in Oakville, Ontario on your schedule. Online counselling from the comfort of your own home — accessible to clients across the province.
Get matched with a therapist and begin immediately. If you’ve been thinking “I need therapy but can’t afford it,” our sliding scale model and low-cost therapy options make it possible. Payment is simple and straightforward through our secure platform.
We offer affordable therapy for students, therapy for low income families, and reduced rate counselling options. Our therapists serve clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Our mission is ensuring that financial circumstances and fund limitations never prevent someone from accessing professional mental health care in Ontario.
Taking the first step toward better mental health starts here. Our team will respond within 24 hours to discuss your needs and find the right fit therapist for you.
Compassionate, supervised counselling and psychotherapy for Oakville and Halton Region clients
Student Therapist
MA Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Supervised by a Registered Psychotherapist
Shakiba offers a warm, relational space where your inner world can be explored with honesty and compassion. Whether you are navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity questions, or the quiet weight of self-criticism, she meets you where you are — without rushing toward quick fixes. She has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds across Toronto and Halton Region.
Her approach blends emotion-focused insights, mindfulness-based perspectives, and trauma-informed care, drawing from ACT, CBT, and psychodynamic ideas in collaboration with each client. With a background in expressive arts, Shakiba also welcomes creative pathways — imagery, story, and movement — whenever words alone fall short.
As an immigrant herself, she is deeply attuned to cultural transitions, belonging, and the layered griefs that come with navigating multiple worlds. Her work supports clients dealing with anxiety, burnout, conflict, coping challenges, and behaviour patterns that no longer serve their wellness and well-being.
Our sessions are designed to be the most affordable therapy option in the Oakville and Halton Region area. Individual therapy starts at $45 per session, couples therapy at $65, and group therapy at $35. We operate on a compassionate sliding scale model to accommodate varied financial circumstances. Many registered psychotherapists in Ontario charge $150–$250 per session, making our rates among the lowest in the province.
Affordable Therapy Services is your directory for low-cost counselling in Oakville, Ontario. Individual sessions start at $45, couples sessions at $65, and group sessions at just $35. All sessions are conducted online, so clients can access therapy from anywhere in Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, or across Halton Region without travel or waitlists. Our therapists provide professional psychotherapy supervised by a registered psychotherapist.
Yes. We offer affordable couples therapy, marriage counselling, and relationship counselling at $65 per session for Oakville and Halton Region residents. Our therapists are trained in relationship dynamics, communication, conflict resolution, and emotional reconnection. All sessions are virtual, making it easy for both partners to attend. We also provide low-cost couples counselling through our sliding scale model for clients with low income.
We hear this all the time, and it’s exactly why we exist. If you can’t afford therapy through traditional providers, our sliding scale fees and low income therapy options ensure no client is turned away due to cost. We offer affordable therapy for students, therapy for low income families, and reduced rate counselling for anyone experiencing financial hardship. Individual sessions start at just $45, and group sessions are only $35. Taking the first step toward mental health support shouldn’t require financial stress.
Yes, numerous studies confirm that secure online therapy is just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Our online counselling platform provides the added benefits of remaining in your own comfortable environment and skipping the commute across Oakville and Halton Region. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection. Confidentiality is maintained through our secure, encrypted video platform.
No referral is required. Because our rates are already so low, many clients opt to pay out-of-pocket rather than dealing with restrictive insurance benefits. We accept payment directly through our secure platform. It’s a straightforward, accessible way to get therapy without navigating complex insurance processes or waiting for a referral from your family doctor.
Absolutely. Our therapists are masters level clinicians supervised by a registered psychotherapist. The lower price reflects our training model — not the quality of care. Our counsellors use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and emotion-focused therapy that are backed by clinical research. Low-cost therapy sessions don’t mean lesser care — they mean more accessible mental health services for clients in Oakville, Halton Region, and across Ontario.
Yes! We offer affordable therapy for students at our standard low rates, with additional sliding scale options available for those on a tight budget. Many university and college students in Oakville and Halton Region use our counselling services because we’re one of the most affordable therapy providers available — without the long waitlists typical of campus counselling centres. Our therapists have experience working with adolescents and young adults from diverse backgrounds.
You can browse our therapist directory right here on this page. We serve clients in Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, and across Halton Region through secure online sessions. Simply book a free 15-minute consultation to get matched with a therapist who’s the right fit for your needs — no referral required, no waitlist. Our counsellors are supervised by a registered psychotherapist and trained in a range of evidence-based approaches.
In most cases, yes. Traditional in-person therapy in Ontario typically ranges from $150–$250 per session. Our online therapy sessions start at just $45 for individuals and $65 for couples — significantly lower than most in-person providers in the Oakville and Halton Region area. Online therapy also saves you commute time and travel costs, making it an even better value overall.
That depends on your unique needs and goals. Our therapists are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy, person-centered therapy, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches. During your free 15-minute consultation, we’ll discuss what you’re looking for and match you with a counsellor whose approach is the right fit. Whether you need support with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or life transitions, we’ll find the best path forward together.
A psychologist holds a doctoral degree and can perform psychological assessments and diagnoses. A psychotherapist is a regulated professional in Ontario who provides talk therapy — they may hold a master’s degree and be registered with a professional association. A counsellor provides therapeutic support and guidance, often with similar training. At Affordable Therapy Services, our therapists are masters level counsellors completing supervised clinical hours under a registered psychotherapist — delivering professional, evidence-based care at a fraction of the typical cost.
Yes, absolutely. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. All sessions are conducted through a secure, encrypted video platform, and your personal information is protected in accordance with Ontario privacy legislation. Our therapists follow strict professional and ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality. The only exceptions are those legally required by law, such as imminent risk of harm — which your therapist will explain during your first session.
Book your free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists. Individual therapy $45, couples $65, groups $35. No waitlists, no referrals needed. Serving Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, and Milton, and all of Ontario.
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