Birth Trauma – My Story
My Birth Story Monday, April 23, 2018 12:03pm This morning I sat in the quiet of my office looking through baby pictures of my daughter. Those photos, taken over 5…
Welcome to Valley Connections Counselling
I’m Amanda Youssef (she/her), Registered Psychotherapist, Founder, and Executive Director. Our Registered Psychotherapists and Counsellors provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and youth/adolescents, and families in our clinic in Burlington. We are a trauma-informed centre, we welcome clients from all backgrounds, we work with BIPOC clients, and we are LGBTQIA positive. Valley Connections Counselling also offers Clinical Supervision and Consultation services recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) to mental health practitioners.
Connecting in Life's Valleys...
Adult Counselling
Individual Counselling
Individual counselling at Valley Connections Counselling centre offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Couples Counselling
Couples therapy at Valley Connections aims to foster a safe and accepting environment where both partners can express their feelings and work together toward resolving conflicts.
Family Therapy
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is a therapeutic approach designed to help families navigate and resolve emotional and relational issues.
Parent Counselling
Valley Connections Counselling believes in supporting the whole family, whenever possible. Parent counselling can be beneficial for several reasons.
Relationship Counselling
Our goal is to provide you with the support, tools, and strategies you need to navigate the complexities of relationships and restore connection, communication, and trust.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based, structured psychotherapy used to treat symptoms including but not limited to post-traumatic stress, anger, anxiety, depression and panic.
Postpartum Counselling
At Valley Connections Counselling, we provide compassionate, non-judgmental postpartum counselling for parents in all stages of the postpartum period.
Teen Counselling
Burlington Teen Counselling & Therapy Services for Your Child or Teenager Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Grief, Academic Stress, and More.
Treatment Issues
Mood Disorders
Our experienced therapists are here to provide the support and tools you need to manage your symptoms, understand your emotions, and lead a fulfilling life.
ADD & ADHD
We provide a supportive, understanding, and structured environment where you can explore the challenges of ADD/ADHD and develop strategies for managing the condition in everyday life.
Postpartum & Perinatal
We provide specialized counselling and psychotherapy services to support individuals, couples, and families during this transformative time.
Anxiety
At Valley Connections Counselling, we help individuals manage and overcome various types of anxiety, including panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety.
Self-Esteem
Whether it’s due to past experiences, negative self-talk, or a lack of self-worth, we are here to provide the guidance, tools, and support you need to build a healthier, more confident sense of self.
Stress
Our experienced therapists are here to support you in understanding, managing, and reducing stress so you can lead a healthier, more balanced life.
Trauma and Abuse
We are here to provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling as well as specialized trauma therapies such as EMDR to help you heal, regain control.
Life Transition
Our skilled therapists are here to guide and support you through life’s transitions, helping you manage the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of change,
Meet Our Team
Amanda Youssef
MEd, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Meditation Instructor
Founder and Executive Director of Valley Connections Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Meditation Instructor
Founder and Executive Director of Valley Connections Counselling
Amiah Keresturi
MSc, CCLS, OAMHP
Certified Child Life Specialist
Certified Child Life Specialist
Heather Hardy
MSc, CCLS, OAMHP, CT
Certified Child Life Specialist
Certified Thanatologist
Certified Child Life Specialist
Certified Thanatologist
Elena Melo
MSc, CCLS, OAMHP
Certified Child Life Specialist
Certified Child Life Specialist
Meghan Cooze
MSc, CCLS, OAMHP
Certified Child Life Specialist
Certified Child Life Specialist
Kaitlyn Evans
MS, RP
Senior Therapist
Individual, Couples, & Family Therapist
Senior Therapist
Individual, Couples, & Family Therapist
Kiara Panetta
MA, RP
Lead Therapist
Individual Therapist
Provides EMDR
Lead Therapist
Individual Therapist
Provides EMDR
Sarah Moore
MA, RP (Qualifying)
Youth & Adult Therapist
Youth & Adult Therapist
Natalie Quinn
MA, RP
Youth & Adult Therapist
Youth & Adult Therapist
Aziza Sobh
MA, RP
Individual & Couples Therapist
Individual & Couples Therapist
Olivia Allan
MA, RP (Qualifying)
Individual and Couples Therapist
Individual and Couples Therapist
Blog
"When we rush out of the valley, we miss gathering all the wisdom, strength and kindness we need for the next climb."
Glennon Doyle
A Reflection on My Meditation Training
My Experience Teaching Koru Amanda Youssef, MEd, RP, CCC September 5, 2016 It’s September, and I’m preparing to teach my 6th Koru course at McMaster University. The campus that was…
Using Love as a Mindfulness Tool: Allowing our Children to be our Mindfulness Teachers
Mornings used to be my time. Quiet, uninterrupted, space for me to enter the stillness of the world at my own pace. I’d wake at a reasonable hour, say 7…
Our Podcast
An informative and entertaining podcast covering topics related to mental health, created by Our Executive Director, Amanda.
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Our Counselling Center
At Valley Connections Counselling Centre, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, professional mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and children.
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Fees & Policies
New clients are invited to book a no-charge 30 minute consultation session with a Registered Psychotherapist.
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