Faith & Wellbeing
Faith-Based Counselling
Your faith can be a source of comfort, direction and hope. During difficult times, you may find yourself questioning, feeling disconnected, or struggling to make sense of what you are going through. Faith-based counselling offers a respectful space where your emotional wellbeing and your faith can be explored together.
In person in Burlington for clients from Oakville, Milton, Mississauga and Hamilton, and online across Ontario.
What is faith-based counselling?
Faith-based counselling is psychotherapy that makes room for the beliefs and values that shape how you understand yourself and the world. Together, we explore these alongside your emotions, experiences and everyday challenges, and develop practical ways to cope and move forward.
You do not need to share your therapist’s faith, and you do not need to have everything figured out spiritually. All faiths and backgrounds are welcome.
Common reasons people reach out
Stress, anxiety or low mood during a difficult season of life
Wanting faith to be part of how you heal and cope
Spiritual doubt, disconnection, or questions of meaning
Grief and loss, and making sense of suffering
Feeling stretched between your beliefs and what you are living through
Pressure from family or community expectations
Personal growth and living in line with your values
You decide the role of faith
Some people want faith at the centre of their sessions. Others want it in the background, or just want a therapist who will not dismiss it. You decide how much faith is part of the work, and that can change over time. Your therapist will ask, rather than assume.
Doubt and spiritual disconnection
Faith-based counselling is also a safe place to talk honestly about doubt, feeling distant from your faith, or the expectations you carry. There is no pressure to arrive at a particular answer. The focus is on understanding what you are going through and what matters to you.
What to expect
- Free consultationA 15-minute call to talk about what is going on and how you would like faith to be part of your care.
- First sessionWe talk about what brought you in, your background, and the role your beliefs and values play in your life.
- A plan that fits youTogether we decide on goals and how faith will be included.
- Ongoing sessionsSpace to explore feelings, beliefs and practical ways to cope, at your pace.
- Reviewing progressChecking in on what is helping and adjusting as you go.
Who provides this service
Mary LatoyeRN, PsychotherapistMary offers individual faith-based therapy for adults 18 and over. Her approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive and guided by what matters to you. She brings experience in mental health, addictions, correctional healthcare and acute care, and you decide how much faith is part of your work together. Available Monday to Friday.View Mary’s profile →
Luna FejzaRN, Psychotherapist & CounsellorLuna offers faith-based counselling for children, teens, adults, couples and families, including faith-based pre-marital counselling. She welcomes clients who want their beliefs and values included in their care, and has 9 years of experience.View Luna’s profile →Pricing
Session rates are based on 50-minute appointments, in person at our Burlington office or online by secure video or phone anywhere in Ontario. Appointments are available days, evenings and weekends. Extended sessions are available on request.
Insurance and OHIP Coverage
Many extended health plans cover sessions with a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist, Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist. Please confirm with your insurance provider before your first session. OHIP does not cover these services, but fees may be claimed as a medical expense on your income tax return.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to share my therapist’s faith?
No. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Your therapist will learn about your beliefs from you, rather than assume.
Will my therapist push religious views on me?
No. You decide how much faith is part of your sessions. The focus is your wellbeing and what matters to you.
Can I talk about doubt or feeling disconnected from my faith?
Yes. Faith-based counselling is a safe place to talk honestly about questions, doubt and spiritual struggles.
Is this still psychotherapy?
Yes. Sessions are provided by regulated professionals using recognized therapy approaches, with your faith included in the way you choose.
Are sessions in person or online?
Both. Sessions can be in person at our Burlington office, or online by secure video or phone anywhere in Ontario.
Take the first step
You do not need to have everything figured out, spiritually or otherwise. A free 15-minute consultation is a chance to share what is on your heart and ask whether faith-based counselling is right for you.
Safety disclaimer
This page provides general information only. It is not a diagnosis, an assessment, or a substitute for individual care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 9-8-8, available 24/7 across Canada. Booking requests and messages to our office are not emergency services. You do not need to manage an emergency on your own.