Question 1

1.What is your overall approach to therapy at Rubiks Counselling Services?

Accepted Answer

Therapy at Rubiks is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care. We look beyond surface symptoms to help you make sense of your experiences, understand how they show up in your present life, and build practical ways to feel more grounded. We pay close attention to the broader context of your life—including your relationships, culture, family systems, migration history, and environment.

Question 2

2.What concerns can individual therapy help me with?

Accepted Answer

Our individual therapy provides a supportive, dedicated space to navigate: Anxiety and stress Burnout and overwhelm Trauma and difficult experiences Grief and loss Identity and self-understanding Life transitions Relationship challenges Emotional regulation Cultural, migration, and intergenerational experiences

Question 3

3.How do cultural, family, and migration factors fit into individual therapy?

Accepted Answer

We recognize that individual challenges do not happen in isolation. Our life experiences, stress patterns, and ways of coping are deeply shaped by our cultural backgrounds, family systems, migration stories, and intergenerational dynamics. We integrate these realities into your care so you feel fully seen and understood, without having to explain or justify your cultural background.

Question 4

4.What therapeutic modalities do you use in sessions?

Accepted Answer

Our therapists draw on evidence-based, collaborative, and trauma-informed approaches tailored to your unique needs, including: Narrative Therapy: Examining how personal and systemic stories shape your identity, helping you deconstruct harmful narratives and uncover your personal strengths. Somatic Awareness: Integrating body awareness to address stored trauma, release physical tension, and regulate the nervous system. Attachment-Informed Work: Understanding relational patterns, emotional connection, and safety within your current and past relationships. Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring unconscious patterns, past experiences, and core relational dynamics to understand how they influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Grounding & Regulation Strategies: Practical, actionable techniques to support emotional stability, safety, and day-to-day coping.

Question 5

5.What challenges do you address in child and youth therapy?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and stress Emotional regulation difficulties Identity and belonging challenges School-related stress Behavioural concerns Family transitions or conflict Trauma or difficult experiences Self-esteem challenges

Question 6

6. What methods do you use when working with children and youth?

Accepted Answer

We use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approaches, including a mix of talk therapy, play-based interventions, and emotion-focused strategies . When helpful, we actively involve caregivers to support emotional understanding, consistent communication, and a strong support system between therapy and home.

Question 7

7.Are your therapy services covered by health insurance or benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, most private health insurance and extended health benefit plans cover services provided by Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) in Ontario. We provide detailed receipts after each session that you can submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Question 8

8.Do you offer virtual or in-person therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

We offer flexible options, including secure virtual therapy sessions accessible from anywhere, as well as in-person appointments .

Question 9

9. How do I know if therapy at Rubiks is the right fit for me or my child?

Accepted Answer

We offer an initial consultation call to help both of us determine if working together is a good mutual fit. This call gives you space to share what you or your child are experiencing and ask any questions about therapy, while allowing us to evaluate if our approach aligns with your specific needs. If we are a good fit: We will guide you through what to expect next, walk you through the onboarding process, and schedule your first full session. If it isn't the right fit: We will ensure you aren't left without support by providing referrals or alternative resources that better suit your needs. NOTE: We currently do not have services for ages under 15, as our child therapist is on maternity leave.

Individual Therapy in Ottawa & Across Ontario

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is a space to slow down and make sense of what you’re carrying.

At Rubiks Counselling Services, we support individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

We also recognize that these experiences do not happen in isolation—they are shaped by culture, family systems, migration experiences, and intergenerational patterns.

Child & Youth Therapy

Children and youth often experience more than what is visible.

Anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, school pressures, behavioural challenges, and family transitions can deeply shape how young people experience the world.

For many families, these experiences are also shaped by cultural and intergenerational dynamics—especially in immigrant and racialized communities where parents and children may be navigating different expectations, languages, and ways of understanding the world.

Who this service is crafted for

Trauma-informed

Culturally grounded

Evidence-based

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