Sometimes it looks like you’re holding everything together on the outside — work, family, responsibilities — but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally drained.
You may have tried coping on your own. You may even have tried therapy before. Still, something doesn’t feel resolved.
At Insight Centre Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer individual counselling for adults in Barrie, Ontario who want a safe, respectful space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or identity stress, we meet you with compassion and professional care.
Individual therapy is not about fixing you. It’s about helping you feel seen, supported, and better equipped to move forward.
Individual counselling may be a good fit if you are:
You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy. Many adults seek support simply because they want deeper insight and healthier patterns.
If something feels off or heavy for longer than you’d like, that’s reason enough to reach out.
Adults reach out for many reasons. Some concerns are clear and specific. Others feel harder to name.
Common areas we support include:
Often, clients describe feeling “stuck” in repeating emotional or relational patterns. Therapy offers space to understand those patterns and gently shift them.
Individual counselling is a collaborative process between you and your therapist. Sessions provide a private, confidential space where you can explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences at your own pace.
Our work is grounded in client-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based care. We prioritize safety, trust, and collaboration.
Depending on your needs and goals, we may integrate:
Emotion-Image Therapy (EIT) is an evidence-informed, emerging therapeutic approach that uses imagery and metaphor to help explore emotional patterns and internal experiences. It focuses on reflective exploration rather than predetermined outcomes. For clients who want to explore patterns beneath everyday coping approaches, this modality offers an opportunity to examine deeper emotional themes and may support new insight.
Our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We tailor the process to your pace, readiness, and personal goals.
We believe therapy works best when you feel emotionally safe and genuinely understood.
Starting therapy can feel uncertain. We aim to make the process clear and supportive.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We offer a complimentary consultation to explore fit and answer your questions. You can call 647-633-1928 or book online.
Simple Intake Process
After registering, you’ll complete intake forms and schedule your first session. Individual therapy sessions are 60 minutes and $180 per session. Receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement; please confirm coverage with your provider.
In-Person and Online Options
We offer in-person sessions at our Barrie office (60 Collier St, Suites 207A and 207B) as well as secure online therapy across Ontario.
During Sessions
Sessions are collaborative and paced thoughtfully. Some meetings may focus on practical coping strategies and emotional regulation. Others may explore deeper emotional patterns and past experiences.
Insight Centre Counselling & Psychotherapy is a clinic led by Tatyana Bashkatova, Registered Psychotherapist (RP). With over 15 years of experience and training in modalities such as IFS, FST, Gestalt Therapy, and Emotion-Image Therapy, she provides depth-oriented, trauma-informed care for adults seeking meaningful emotional healing.
We draw from multiple approaches to match your needs, always maintaining a respectful and non-judgmental environment.
Individual counselling can support both emotional and practical change.
Clients often experience:
Change doesn’t happen overnight. But with steady support, many adults begin to feel lighter, more grounded, and more capable of navigating life’s challenges.
Therapy can become a space where you reconnect with your strengths and develop new ways of responding to stress, conflict, and uncertainty.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. We offer a 15-minute free consultation to explore whether individual counselling feels like the right fit for you.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is maintained within legal and ethical guidelines. We review this clearly during the intake process.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and the concerns you’re working through. Some clients attend short-term for specific issues, while others engage in longer-term depth work.
Can you prescribe medication?
No. Psychotherapy does not include prescribing medication. If medication support is needed, we can discuss collaborating with your physician or psychiatrist.
If you’re ready for support, we’re here to meet you where you are.
You deserve space to heal and grow.
Get started with Insight Centre Counselling and Psychotherapy
We offer individual counselling for adults in Barrie, Ontario and secure online sessions across the province. A free 15-minute consultation is available to help you decide your next step.
Reaching out may feel vulnerable — but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change.
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