Once Upon a Time Therapy
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
In-Person Sessions in Chatham & Woodstock
Individuals & Couples
Adults, Teens, Children (8+)
Direct Billing
Evening & Weekend Sessions Available
If you don't see an evening/weekend time that works for you, please email!
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
You don't have to carry it alone.
Whether you're feeling stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, disconnected from yourself, or life has shifted in ways you're still finding your footing in, support is available.
Anxiety & Overthinking
People-Pleasing & Boundary Struggles
Relationship Tension & Communication
Trauma & Early Life Experiences
Burnout, Grief & Life Transitions
Depression & Self-Worth
and more
THE APPROACH
Therapy that meets you where you are.
I practice Narrative Therapy, a non-blaming approach that helps you separate yourself from the problem, understand the stories that have shaped you, and reconnect with your values and strengths.
Some clients find that talking is enough.
Others discover that when they explore putting their story on paper, something shifts.
Drawing prompts are provided, and the process is guided.
Stick figures, symbols, shapes ... it all counts.
Drawings are never judged, but it's where insights are hidden.
And the process (whether talk therapy or talk therapy with some intermittent drawing) is always at your pace.
Art skills are not required for this approach.
I work with individuals and couples. Children ages 8 and up.
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
CHRISTINE J.C. ELLWOOD
R.S.W., B.A., B.S.W., M.N.T.C.W.
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Narrative & Creative Therapist
Founder of Narrative Comic Strip Therapy® (NCST)
& MindCanvas app
Clinical Master's in Narrative Therapy & Community Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
The Art of Trauma Certificate
OFFICES
405 Riverview Drive, Chatham
79 Montclair Drive, Woodstock
CREATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE SPACE
It's about feeling safe, seen, and supported in a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences.
SESSIONS
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. The approach is client-centred based on your needs and schedule.
All sessions are 60 minutes.
Couples sessions focus on communication, connection, and collaborative problem-solving.
FEES
Individual Session
$140
Couples Session
$180(for couples therapy, one partner is designated as the billing client)
DIRECT BILLING
Manulife
Sun Life
Canada Life
Greenshield
Desjardins
ClaimSecure
Cowan
Equitable
Beneva
Johnston Group
Industrial Alliance
RWAM
