Accepting New Clients
Individual & Couples Therapy in Woodstock and Chatham
& Virtual Sess
Direct Billing
Evening & Weekend Sessions Available
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MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Christine J.C. Ellwood
Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.)
Narrative & Creative Therapist
Founder & Creator of
Narrative Comic Strip Therapy™ (NCST)
and MindCanvas app
Bachelor of Arts (Psych) Degree
Bachelor of Social Work Degree
Expressive Arts for Trauma Certificate
Hypnotherapy for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Clinical Master‘s Degree in Narrative Therapy & Community Work
INFORMATION
Here For Life's Tough Moments
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or navigating tension in your relationship, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself or with each other and move forward.
Whether you're facing life’s challenges or a couple working through conflict, Once Upon a Time Therapy offers individual and couples sessions for:
Anxiety
People Pleasing & Boundary Difficulties
Trauma & Childhood Experiences
Relationship Challenges
Communication Difficulties
Depression
Stress & Burnout
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
You don’t have to go through it alone.
Therapy unfolds at a pace that respects your readiness and preferences. Whether working individually or as a couple, we can discover a path forward together through conversation.
Holistic Support For Your Journey
At Once Upon a Time Therapy, you can choose between traditional talk therapy or include creative approaches. I work with individuals and couples to support deeper insight and understanding. Creativity isn’t only for children; it can also be a powerful way for adults and partners to explore emotions, stories, and meaning.
I practice primarily Narrative Therapy. Narrative Therapy is a non-blaming approach that helps individuals and couples separate themselves from a problem, explore how it has shaped their lives or relationship, and reconnect with values, strengths, and preferred ways of living. I can also include Expressive Arts Therapy exercises (if you wish), which many clients and couples find grounding and insightful. All approaches are optional and guided by your comfort level.
Sessions are guided by a skilled, compassionate therapist committed to supporting your emotional well-being individually or together as a couple at every stage of your journey.
A Creative & Compassionate Space
Therapy isn’t just talking. It’s about feeling safe, seen, and supported in a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. Whether you are attending individually or as a couple, our work together can help strengthen communication, rebuild understanding, and move toward the future you want.
Session Style & Scheduling
Sessions may be individual or couples-based and can include talk therapy or a combination of talk and creative approaches. Sessions are flexible and can be weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on your needs and schedule.
Couples sessions are 60 minutes and focus on communication, connection, and collaborative problem-solving.
Therapy should meet you where you are, whether that is as an individual or as partners working toward growth.