Anne-Marie Lachance Counselling
Authentic Therapy
Supporting Whitby, Durham Region & The GTA
Helping you make sense of what hurts and reconnect with what matters.
A place to be fully yourself and supported through change
I believe that true healing begins with a safe, compassionate space where you can be seen and heard. I am dedicated to providing a warm, cozy and professional environment that supports your mental well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, designed to help you navigate life's challenges with clarity & grace (and sometimes a little humour).
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Envision coffee with your number one fan who is trained to help AND hold you accountable!
Please know that you don’t need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Therepy is a process we navigate together, one breath and one step at a time.
Support Offered
Individual Sessions
One-on-one therapy tailored to your unique needs, providing a safe space for deep exploration and personal growth. My clients do the deep work in sessions together.
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Accepting clients 13+
Group Support
Shared experiences and collective healing in a supportive environment, fostering empathy and mutual understanding.
Family & Couple
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, family conflict, communication difficulties, or major life transitions, couples and family counselling offers a supportive space to foster understanding, strengthen connections, and create healthier patterns together.
Areas of Interest
Complex Trauma & PTSD
Working through the heavy memories and patterns that still feel present today, finding safety in the here and now.
Medical Trauma & Fertility
A soft space to process the physical toll of health challenges and the complex emotions that come with the fertility journey.
Living with PCOS
Untangling the emotional impact of PCOS and finding a way to live with more self-compassion and less shame.
Intergenerational Healing
Looking at the stories handed down through your family and gently choosing which cycles you're ready to break.
First Responders
A place where you don't have to be the strong one, processing the specific toll of the front-line work you do.
Self-Esteem
Learning to turn down the volume on your inner critic and starting to treat yourself with a little more kindness.
Inner Child Work
Getting back in touch with the younger version of you who needed more, and offering them the care they deserve today.
Body & Self-Relationship
Moving toward a place of peace and steady acceptance with the self and the body you inhabit.
Communication
Finding the words to tell others what you truly need and building deeper connections with the people you love.
Grief
Walking through the quiet, messy, and personal path of loss at your own pace, without any pressure to just move on.
Bullying Recovery
Healing the hurts left behind by others and finding the courage to show up as your full self again.
The Foundation of My Practice
Empathy • Integrity • Growth • Resilience • Authenticity • Peace
I focus on genuine connection through attentive listening and shared problem-solving. By centering on your unique strengths and your current circumstances, we will co-create a strategy that respects your personal journey and mental health. Don’t be surprised to hear laughter during our time, as I find humor and sincere human rapport vital to the process.