David Moyes Counselling
Support and Relief for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma
Virtual counselling Ontario wide, and in-person therapy in the Niagara Region
I'm David Moyes, MSW, RSW, a Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker. I offer virtual counselling Ontario residents can reach by secure video or phone, plus in-person sessions in St. Catharines. If you're looking for a therapist St. Catharines residents can book directly, or a virtual therapist Ontario clients can meet with from home, you're in the right place.
My work uses CBT, including TFCBT (Trauma-Focused) and Schema Therapy. Mindfulness-based strategies including ACT and DBT are also employed. It's virtual CBT therapy Ontario clients can use for trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic, wherever they live.
Call or email to arrange an appointment or a free 15-minute consultation. DavidBMoyes@gmail.com | 289-501-5810
Virtual CBT Therapy Ontario: Practical Help From Home
CBT has been researched since the 1950s across many kinds of problems, and it's often recommended because it has shown the best results over other types of talk therapy. Virtual CBT therapy Ontario clients book with me works the same way as an office visit. We start by clarifying what you're struggling with, what you've already tried, and what you want to be different. From there, we build a plan that's practical, research-informed and tailored to your pace.
Many clients like having a clear direction and tools they can use between sessions. Every virtual therapist Ontario clients book should explain their method, and I'm happy to explain mine. Virtual sessions with me, a virtual therapist St. Catharines clients can book, are $150 an hour, and in-person sessions are $180.
Therapists for All Ages: Adults, Teens and Children
If you're searching for therapists for all ages, I work with adults, including veterans and refugees, as well as teens and children. The specific protocols of CBT allow for variations that adjust for age and problem type. For example, for children with problematic anxiety, I offer Family-based CBT, usually in a virtual format over 4 to 12 weekly or biweekly sessions, with caregivers taking part at times. A teenager with social anxiety would benefit by an "exposure" model delivered in-person or in an online format.
TF-CBT is a model suited to trauma survivors of all ages. Schema Therapy targets long-standing patterns that interfere with relationships. ACT and mindfulness approaches provide specific skills that can be applied directly to daily challenges along with an orientation that helps an individual shift their thinking away from problems to solutions.
My Approach
Finding our way through suffering and unhappiness is no easy task. The process of psychotherapy is one where the therapist joins with a person to help them navigate that journey.
Besides a willingness to care and support someone, this requires a therapist to have a high degree of knowledge and understanding about a given problem and the overall change process. I have that ability and willingness to join with you in your difficulties. I also have the confidence that with most situations, I am able to help you find a way out of suffering.
We’ll start by clarifying what you’re struggling with, what you’ve already tried, and what you want to be different. From there, we’ll build a plan using approaches that are practical, research-informed, and tailored to your pace.
Depending on your goals, I may draw from:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) to understand the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and to learn to implement practical solutions to every day situations and the internal distress of anxiety and depression.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to learn to meet struggles with focused attention and resolve that allows us to move toward values-based action and live the life we want.
Schema Therapy that provides the framework to understand and address the long-standing patterns and behaviors that have haunted our important relationships and kept us from the kind of love and connection that we desire and need.
DBT-informed skills to apply to the most difficult forms of emotional dysregulation and distress.
What you can expect in sessions
You can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space—along with structure. Many clients appreciate having a clear direction and tools they can use between sessions.
In our work together, we may:
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identify the cycles that keep anxiety, depression, or avoidance going
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build coping strategies that fit your real life
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strengthen boundaries and communication
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process difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe
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track progress so you can see what’s changing over time
Virtual Therapist in all of Ontario. In-person for St. Catharines and the Niagara Region
Virtual therapy provides a level of ease and practicality to the therapy experience that many people prefer over the process of travelling to an office for in-person talk therapy. For those with a busy schedule, remote location or lack of comfort with professional office space it can be a good fit.
In-person talk therapy is the traditional standard. It allows for a more deliberate focus with time to contemplate and consider the session more fully. When possible, I encourage some in-person involvement in many situations. That said ,a virtual session, in the car, in the driveway, can be the perfect solution for a single-parent with a busy household.
What I Help With
As an online therapist St. Catharines clients can reach, I commonly help with:
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Anxiety: worry, panic, social anxiety and health anxiety
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Depression and low mood
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Trauma and PTSD
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Stress, burnout and life transitions
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Relationship challenges and recurring patterns
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Self-criticism, perfectionism and feeling "stuck"
See My Specialties for how each approach works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer virtual counselling in Ontario?
Yes. I offer secure video or phone sessions across Ontario. Virtual counselling Ontario clients book with me comes with the same structure and care as in person.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. I can direct bill with many insurance companies in Ontario, and most providers also offer immediate reimbursement for clients directly.
How does talk therapy actually work ?
Isn't it just that by telling somebody about my problems, I feel better? That's part of it but the process should be targeted where the therapist follows particular methods (evidenced-based) for particular troubles. It's important to talk to someone that understands and has experience with your situation and the best approach or method to use to help you.
What does "evidence-based therapy" mean?
Most approaches like CBT, ACT and DBT have been researched and studied to see that they actually work. Virtual CBT therapy Ontario clients receive from me is built on that research.
Who do you work with?
Adults, including veterans and refugees, teens and children. If you need therapists for all ages in one family, call for a free consult.
Can you help with complex trauma?
Yes. I use TF-CBT and Schema Therapy for long-standing complex trauma, and I have a strong background in both.
Start With a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Whether you want a virtual therapist St. Catharines families can reach, a virtual therapist Ontario residents can meet from home, or an online therapist St. Catharines residents can also see in person, the first step is a short call. Looking for therapists for all ages? Virtual counselling Ontario clients book begins the same way, with a free consult where you can ask a few questions first. Virtual CBT therapy Ontario clients start there too.
Call 289-501-5810 or email DavidBMoyes@gmail.com Virtual sessions across Ontario | In person in St. Catharines