Life transitions and letting go counselling in Vaughan
Even good change can leave you unmoored. Whether you are starting over, letting go of how things were, or figuring out who you are now, counselling helps you find your footing and your meaning again. In Vaughan and online across Ontario.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Psychotherapists
supervision
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20 minutes
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
A new chapter can be exciting and disorienting at once
Transitions rarely arrive as one clean feeling. A change can stir grief, relief, fear and excitement all at the same time, sometimes within the same hour. That mix is normal, not a sign that something is wrong with you. Even the changes you wanted and worked for can leave you feeling untethered.
Part of what makes transition hard is letting go. Stepping into something new often means releasing how things used to be, a role, a routine, a version of yourself that no longer fits. That loss is real even when the new chapter is welcome, and it deserves space rather than rushing past it.
Counselling gives you steady support to process the ending and step into what is next, on your own timeline. No pressure to have it figured out, just a calm place to make sense of where you have been and explore who you are becoming.
Life transitions counselling is warm, evidence-based talk therapy for the in-between. It helps you grieve what is ending, find your footing in the uncertainty, and reconnect with what matters, so the next chapter feels like yours.
Meet therapists who walk with you through change
Every therapist below is a Registered Psychotherapist who helps clients find footing and meaning through transition. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
Svetlana Antonyshyn
Not sure who fits? Browse all 24+ therapists or let us match you. You can switch anytime, and your file moves with you.
The space between who you were and who you are becoming
Transition rarely moves in a straight line. Wherever you are right now is a normal part of it. Tap each stage for a grounding reframe.
Every change begins with letting go of how things were. Grief and relief can live side by side, and both are okay.
Wherever you land on this map, support can meet you there. Talk it through with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
Transitions we help you navigate
Some changes you chose, some arrived unannounced. Whatever shape yours takes, there is a way through it.
Grieving the loss of a loved one specifically? Our grief and bereavement counselling may be the better fit, and we are happy to guide you.
What your first session actually looks like
No pressure to have the answers. It begins as a warm conversation about what is changing and what you need. Your first appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment, and here is how it tends to go.
Settling in
Your therapist welcomes you, explains confidentiality, and makes clear there is nothing you need to prepare. You set the pace.
What is changing
Together you talk through the transition you are in, what feels lost, what feels uncertain, and the feelings that have been hardest to hold.
What would help
You begin to name what steadier would look like, and your therapist offers a first way to ground yourself in the meantime.
Leaving with direction
You agree on what you are working toward and a gentle next step, with no obligation to know the whole path yet.
Steady support, made meaningful
Transition work is most helpful when it honours the ending and helps you build toward what is next. Your therapist tailors the approach to you. Sessions give the change some shape: naming what you are leaving behind, what is uncertain right now, and what small next step is actually yours to take.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should treat the person, not a label. More about our approach.
What life transitions counselling costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly.
A longer first session to understand your story and shape a plan that fits where you are.
There is no OHIP coverage, but psychotherapy may also qualify for the medical expense tax credit in Canada. Reduced-fee sessions are $125 for individual therapy and $175 for couples and family therapy, with select supervised therapists in training, guided by experienced clinical supervisors. See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
Your questions, answered
Is it normal to struggle with a change I chose?
Completely. Even welcome change involves loss, and mixed feelings are normal. Excitement and grief can sit side by side. Counselling gives you room to feel both without judging yourself for it.
Do I need a referral for life transitions counselling in Vaughan?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most people have their first full session within a week.
How is this different from grief counselling?
There is real overlap, since most transitions carry some loss. For the loss of a loved one specifically, our grief and bereavement counselling may be the better fit, and we are happy to guide you to whichever feels right.
Can you help with a midlife or identity shift?
Yes. Questions of who you are and what matters now are exactly what this work is for. Together we make sense of where you have been and explore what you want to carry forward. If the search feels less about the change itself and more about deeper purpose, our purpose and meaning therapy may be the closer fit.
How long will I need support?
It varies. Some people come for a focused stretch around a single transition, others stay longer to work through deeper change. You and your therapist review progress together and adjust the pace as you go.
Is it available online across Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Vaughan, Woodbridge and Barrie. Evenings and weekends are available.
How much does it cost and is it covered?
The first 20-minute consultation is free, and individual sessions are $180 for 55 minutes. There is no OHIP coverage, but most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist, and we bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly.
What happens in the first session?
A relaxed conversation about what is changing and what would help you feel steadier. There is no agenda but yours, and no pressure to have it all figured out before you arrive.
How is this different from talking it through with friends or family?
Friends and family are invaluable, but they often have their own stake in your decisions or their own discomfort with change. A Registered Psychotherapist offers a confidential, neutral space to think out loud without managing anyone else's feelings about it.
Is this a difficult transition, or grief?
Many transitions carry real grief, even happy ones like a new job or an empty nest, because something familiar is ending. If the loss feels central, our grief and bereavement counselling may be a closer fit, and we can help you find the right one during your free consultation.
Counselling near you: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Three steps to find your footing
Book your free consult
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Meet your therapist
Talk it through and get matched with the right fit for you.
Step into what is next
Find steadier ground and reconnect with what matters, at your pace.