Accepting new clients!
Virtual (Phone/Video)
& In-Person Sessions
Talk Therapy
-or-
Talk Therapy + Creative Approaches
(Narrative Comic Strip Therapy™)
About
Meet Your Therapist
Christine J.C. Ellwood
B.A., B.S.W., Certificate (Expressive Arts for Trauma), Master of Narrative Therapy & Community Work
Narrative & Creative Therapist
Registered Social Worker
Founder & Creator of
Narrative Comic Strip Therapy™ (NCST)
Welcome!
I’m here to support you on your wellness journey. Whether you're looking for traditional talk th
Christine J.C. Ellwood
B.A., B.S.W., Certificate (Expressive Arts for Trauma), Master of Narrative Therapy & Community Work
Narrative & Creative Therapist
Registered Social Worker
Founder & Creator of
Narrative Comic Strip Therapy™ (NCST)
Welcome!
I’m here to support you on your wellness journey. Whether you're looking for traditional talk therapy or wish to explore creative, expressive techniques that include drawing, visualization, journaling, or metaphor, you’ll find a compassionate and flexible space here.
Together, we’ll uncover new insights, strengthen resilience, and help you move toward greater clarity, connection,
and wellbeing.
At Once Upon a Time Therapy, you can choose the session style that fits you best:
Talk Therapy
A traditional talk-based session focused on helping you process life challenges, build coping strategies, and improve emotional wellness.
-OR-
Talk Therapy + Creative Approaches
Narrative Comic Strip Therapy™, a unique method that blends talk therapy with simple comic-style drawing and visual storytelling to explore your experiences in a new, insightful way.
(No art skills needed — just curiosity!)
All sessions are personalized and paced to your needs, in-person in Woodstock, Ontario or online. I’m passionate about helping you feel heard, seen, and supported.
INFORMATION
Holistic Support For Your Journey
At Once Upon a Time Therapy, we offer two supportive paths: traditional talk therapy or an integrative approach that blends conversation with creative, expressive techniques like simple drawings, storytelling, or metaphor. Whether you're seeking clarity through words or deeper insight through artful reflection, therapy sessions are guided by a skilled and compassionate therapist dedicated to your mental well-being.
A Compassionate & Creative Safe Space
Therapy is more than just talking—it's about being truly seen and supported. At Once Upon a Time Therapy, we create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether through meaningful dialogue or expressive practices (it's your choice), our work together helps you navigate life’s challenges, rediscover your strengths, and move toward the future you want to build.
Sessions
Therapy sessions are available in-person in Woodstock
or virtually across Ontario.
Session Options
You choose the type of session (below) that feels right for you—whether it's talk therapy or talk + creative therapy blend. Each session can be customized, so you're free to explore what works best for you each time.
Talk Therapy
A focused space for reflection, emotional processing, discussion, and growth.
Talk + Creative Therapy
Combines conversation with simple drawing to unlock new perspectives. No art experience or materials needed—stick figures are welcome and I have the drawing tools! :)
Flexible Client-Centered Scheduling
You're free to choose weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions—and you can pause or take breaks whenever you need. We typically book your next session at the end of each appointment, but there’s no requirement to schedule multiple sessions in advance. That said, if planning ahead helps you stay on track or secure your preferred time slots, you're more than welcome to book several at once.
Therapy should fit your life, not the other way around.
Session Fee
*There are no taxes on social worker services, so fees shown are what the actual cost would be.
Individual Session (1 hr): $150 CAD*
Sliding Scale Session Rate: $100 CAD*
(There is some limited availability for clients facing financial hardship. If cost is a barrier, please reach out.)
Helping You Navigate Life's Challenges
Therapy is here to support you through life’s difficult chapters. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or just need someone to talk to, our sessions are tailored to help you reconnect with your story, values, and inner strengths.
We work with individuals facing:
Anxiety
Depression
Burnout / Stress
Relationship Breakups
Grief
Trauma
Life Transitions
Low Self-Esteem
and more
In-person appointments are held at 79 Montclair Drive, Woodstock, with flexible scheduling available for virtual and phone sessions across Ontario, including Ingersoll, Stratford, Kitchener, Cambridge, and Toronto.