Grief has no timetable. Whether the loss was last week or years ago, you do not have to carry it alone. We offer gentle, judgment-free support in Vaughan and online across Ontario, at your own pace.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
Grief does not look the same for anyone. It can arrive as numbness, as waves that knock the wind out of you, as guilt over what was or was not said, as anger at how unfair it is, even as relief that sits uncomfortably beside the sadness. It can show up in your body too, as exhaustion, a tight chest, or sleep that will not come.
All of it is normal. Grief is love with nowhere to go, and there is no correct order and no schedule it has to follow. You are not behind, and you are not doing it wrong.
We do not rush you, and we do not pathologize your grief. Together we make space for what you are carrying, gently and at the pace that feels right for you, so you can hold your loss and keep living alongside it.
Grief counselling is gentle, judgment-free talk therapy that gives your loss the space it deserves. There is no timeline you have to meet and nothing you have to be over. You set the pace, and you keep what helps for the rest of your life.
There is no correct order and no schedule. Here are some of the waves people meet along the way. Choose one that feels familiar, and see a gentle note about it.
Numbness and disbelief
Early on you might feel strangely flat, like it has not hit yet. That is your mind protecting you. Nothing is wrong with you.
Wherever you are in the waves, you do not have to ride them alone. Talk it through with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
Grief takes many shapes, and every one of them is valid. Whatever yours looks like, you are welcome here.
Reaching out for grief can feel like a big step. There is nothing you have to talk about and nowhere you have to be. Here is how those 55 minutes tend to go.
No script, no pressure. Your therapist welcomes you, explains confidentiality, and lets you know you can share as much or as little as you want.
When and if you are ready, you share who and what you have lost. Tears are welcome, silence is welcome, and so is talking about something else entirely.
Your therapist might offer a gentle way to cope with the hardest moments, or simply help you feel less alone in what you are carrying.
You decide if and when you come back. There is no homework you must do, and your therapist meets you wherever you are next time.
Grief counselling works best when it follows you, not a formula. Your therapist draws on evidence-based approaches and shapes them around what you need.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should treat the person, not a label. Every therapist here is a Registered Psychotherapist regulated by the CRPO and supported by monthly clinical supervision. InnerSight has been recognized with the Canadian Choice Award for Best Psychotherapist (2026) and named a Best Psychotherapy Clinic in Vaughan, and our therapists are members of the CRPO, CCPA and OAMHP. More about our approach.
Every therapist below is a Registered Psychotherapist who supports people through loss with warmth and patience. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
A deep, personal understanding of loss. Svetlana helps you find meaning and carry your person forward.
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Warm, empathic and patient, Andrea offers a steady, caring presence while you grieve, online across Ontario.
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Carol uses a narrative and meaning-making approach to help you make sense of your loss, at your pace.
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No hidden fees and no pressure. Most clients pay little or nothing out of pocket after insurance.
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 provide receipts for direct claims.
A longer first session to understand your loss and what you need. Reduced-fee spots are also available.
Psychotherapy is also tax-deductible as a medical expense in Canada. Questions about coverage? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
A 4.9/5 rating across 100+ Google reviews.
“Svetlana has been an integral part of my healing.”
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“Andrea Duncan-Samuel is an extraordinary therapist. She is thoughtful and extremely insightful in her approach to her work with her clients and incredibly empathic. Andrea is welcoming and very patient with her clients during appointments. Would highly recommend her to anyone.”
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“The clinic is very clean and has a calming energy to it. Carol is an amazing therapist!!”
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No. Grief is not linear and there is no deadline. It comes in waves, not neat stages, and it can ease and return. We never rush you or tell you how you should feel. You set the pace.
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.
There is no wrong time to reach out. If grief feels stuck, overwhelming, or is affecting your sleep, work or relationships, gentle support can help. You do not have to wait for a crisis or for things to get worse.
Yes. Grief has no expiry date. Old losses can resurface around anniversaries, milestones, or new losses, and that is completely normal. It is never too late to find support and make sense of what you carry.
Yes. Divorce, the end of a relationship, job loss, health changes, a move, estrangement and other non-death losses are real grief and deserve real support. We hold space for whatever you are mourning.
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Vaughan, Woodbridge and Barrie. Online sessions let you grieve from a place where you feel safe, and evenings and weekends are available.
The first 20-minute consultation is free. 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 reduced-fee spots are available.
A gentle, pressure-free conversation. You set the pace and share only what you want to, with nothing you have to talk about. Together you begin to shape a way forward that honours both your loss and your healing.
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Talk it through and get matched with the right fit for you.
Move through your loss with steady, gentle support beside you.
