A calm, unhurried place for you and your family.

Counselling for parents, teens and adults in Burlington and online.

Book a free 15-minute call

Free 15-minute callIn person or walk and talk in Burlington and the surrounding area, or online across Ontario.

Sound familiar?

  • "The assessment is 30 pages long and I don't understand most of it."
  • "My child chats nonstop at home, but won't say a word at school."
  • "Homework ends in tears most nights."
  • "I'm so tired of being the calm one."
A father sits beside his young daughter at the kitchen table, calmly helping with her homework.

For parents

Our specialty: helping you understand your child and support them at home and at school.

Understanding your child

Making sense of assessments
We'll translate the report into plain language and next steps.
Gifted and bright kids
Support for perfectionism, boredom and big feelings.
Learning strategies and assistive technology
Study habits and tools that fit how your child learns.

Feelings and everyday life

Calmer days at home
Routines and tools for meltdowns, mornings and bedtime.
Anxious kids
Respond to worry in ways that build courage.
Selective mutism
Gentle, step-by-step ways to help your child find their voice.

School, sport and what's next

School meetings
Understand IEPs and accommodations, and walk in prepared.
Young athletes
Support for confidence, nerves and keeping sport fun.
Big transitions
Plan ahead for high school, college or university.

Like tea, calm takes a little time to steep.

Kids learn to calm down by borrowing calm from the adults around them. That's called co-regulation, and it's at the heart of how we work with families.

  1. 1. NoticeSpot the early signs of overwhelm, in your child and in you.
  2. 2. Steady yourselfSimple, real-life tools to stay grounded on hard days.
  3. 3. Connect, then guideHelp your child feel safe first, then solve the problem together.

Try it now: one slow breath

Steadying yourself can start with a single breath. The Calm Cup guides you through it, and helps you calm things down with your child too.

Breathe with us

For you

Individual counselling for adults and teens. Bring whatever is weighing on you, and we'll build tools that fit your life.

  • Anxiety and worry
  • Stress and burnout
  • Low mood and depression
  • Parenting stress
  • Life transitions
  • Relationships and family
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-esteem
  • School and student stress
  • ADHD and learning differences
  • Emotional regulation
  • Performance pressure
A woman sits in an armchair by a window, holding a cup of tea and looking out calmly.

How it works

  1. Book a free call.15 minutes to see if we're a good fit.
  2. Meet for your first session.In person, by secure video, or on a walk and talk.
  3. Leave with a plan.Clear next steps, adjusted as you go.

Three ways to meet

  • In personFace to face, in Burlington and the surrounding area.
  • VirtualSecure video, from anywhere in Ontario.
  • Walk and talkOutdoors in Burlington and the surrounding area, at an easy pace. Some people find it easier to talk side by side.

Fees

Consultation call

Free15 minutes

Individual session

$20050 minutes, for parents, teens or adults

Couple, co-parent or family

$26075 minutes

Assessment walkthrough

$32590 minutes, includes reading the report beforehand

Many workplace benefit plans cover Registered Psychotherapists. No HST is charged. [Reduced-fee spots available on request.]

Ashley, founder of Steeped Psychotherapy, with shoulder-length brown hair and a rust-coloured cardigan.
Registered Psychotherapist5 years in practice15 years in post-secondary

Education

  • MA, Counselling Psychology
  • Master of Educational Technology
  • Graduate Certificate, Learning Disability Specialist
  • BA, Linguistics

Hi, I'm Ashley.

I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Steeped. Before starting this practice, I spent 15 years helping college and university students: counselling, teaching learning strategies and assistive technology, and reading hundreds of psychoeducational assessments.

The students who thrived usually had a parent who understood how they learned. Now I help parents get there, and I work with adults and teens on whatever they're carrying.

"I named it Steeped because, like a good cup of tea, real change needs a little warmth and a little time."
Book a free call with Ashley

Questions

Does my child need a diagnosis first?

No. Many parents reach out simply because something isn't clicking. If an assessment could help, we'll explain what's involved.

What is a psychoeducational assessment?

A set of tests, usually done by a psychologist, that shows how your child thinks, learns and remembers. It can identify learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and giftedness, as well as emotional challenges such as anxiety or depression, and it recommends supports for school.

Will my child come to sessions?

Parent support sessions are usually just with you, since you're with your child every day. We can talk about involving your child when it would help.

Which children do you help?

Kids with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety or selective mutism, plus gifted kids, young athletes, and kids going through a rough patch. No label needed.

Pull up a chair. The kettle's on.

Book a free 15-minute call. No forms, no pressure.

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