If any of this sounds familiar:
“I’m exhausted from pretending I’m okay.”
“I can’t get my mind to switch off.”
“I don’t want to keep reliving what happened.”
You’re not broken, and you’re not behind. This is what it feels like to carry too much for too long, and it’s the reason why people reach out to us.
We are committed to supporting your well‑being through experienced, empathetic, affordable, and client‑centered care.
At Hope Restored Counselling & Psychotherapy, we create a safe and supportive space where you feel seen and heard. Our therapy is collaborative and trauma-informed, blending proven methods with cultural sensitivity to honour your story and values.
Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Narrative Therapy, IMAGO, faith-based approaches and more. We help you navigate challenges, build healthier relationships, and move forward with clarity and strength.
We walk alongside individuals, couples, and families through life’s most challenging seasons.
Our sessions honour your story, build self‑awareness, strengthen relationships, and support lasting change. We help clients navigate trauma, including childhood neglect, sexual abuse, immigration‑related stress, and racial trauma.
We also support couples facing infidelity, communication difficulties, and trust concerns. We help couples deepen their connection.
For individuals navigating perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, burnout, or the weight of constant responsibility, we offer tools to help restore balance and clarity.
“We exist because too many people have had to navigate their healing journey alone, or in spaces that never truly saw them.” That belief shapes every session I offer. I use integrative, culturally aware approaches so therapy feels like it was built for you, not adapted to fit you.
Having lived in Africa, Europe, and North America, I bring cultural curiosity, humility, and a deep understanding of how identity, and lived experiences shape our emotional world. My goal is to create a space that reminds you that therapy is for you, and you belong here.
– Demi Babatunde, RP, CCC, PMP
1. Free Consultation. A relaxed, judgment-free 15 minute call to so you can get a feel for whether this is the right fit before committing to anything.
2. A Personalized Plan. Together we shape a direction for your care, built around your goals and your story.
3. Guided Sessions. Compassionate, evidence-based work through the challenges, using tools that last.
4. Ongoing Support. Continue regularly or check-in as needed. We are here for you, every step of the way.
Counselling focuses on providing short-term guidance and support to help you address specific issues or life challenges. While Psychotherapy on the other hand provider deeper and longer-term guidance and support, helping address underlying patterns, emotional difficulties/ dysregulation, and mental health conditions. Both are conducted by trained professionals, but psychotherapy involves more intensive work by exploring past experiences and deeper emotional work to identify root causes and provide lasting change.
A counsellor holds a master’s degree in counselling and uses talk therapy to help client develop coping strategies and provides short-term support. A psychotherapist and psychologist hold advanced degrees (master’s or doctorate degrees), provide talk therapy, and utilize evidence based therapeutic modalities for long-term support. A psychologist can also provide psychological testing and diagnose. A social worker holds a master’s degree in social work and provides holistic support meaning both mental health advocacy, psychotherapy when clinically licensed, and connection to social services.
You might benefit from therapy if you are experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, mood swings, depression, grief, relationship difficulties or any situation that feels too difficult to manage. Therapy can help you gain perspective, develop coping strategies, and improve your overall emotional well-being. If you are also curious but unsure about needing therapy, you may benefit from increased self-awareness and unlock more of your subconscious to help you understand your reactions.
During your first session, your therapist will take time to understand your concerns, discuss your goals, and outline a plan for your therapy. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and get comfortable with the process.
We accept all major Credit Cards and e-transfer. All payments are processed securely using advanced encryption technology. We do not directly bill insurance companies. We provide a detailed receipt which you can submit to your insurance provider for a reimbursement or pay out of pocket, save the receipts, and claim them under medical when you file your tax return.
We recommend calling your insurance provider to ask the following questions: Do I have mental health benefits? What percentage of the feed is reimbursed? Is there a deductible I need to meet first? Are there any limits on the number of sessions I can access per year?
Appointments can be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations within less than 24 hours may incur a fee, depending on the circumstance. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation.
We work with all populations from pre-teens to adults. Contact us for your next steps on individual, family, or couples counselling.
At the time being, therapy services are only via video conferencing using a Personal Health Information Protection Act compliant platform called Jane.
Getting started is simple. Book a free 15-minute consultation call through our website, by phone, or by email to see if this is a good fit for you and for us to assess how best to be of help. Doing therapy can seem daunting, but our team of highly ethical and professional therapists are here to guide you along the way. Well done for taking this first step!
Hope Restored offers virtual counselling and therapy to clients across Canada, including the Greater Toronto Area, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver. Our online psychotherapy services make mental health support accessible no matter where you live. Be sure to confirm psychotherapy licensure requirements in your province.
We exist because too many people have had to navigate their healing journey alone or in spaces that never truly saw them. We’re here to change that. Your trusted therapist near you. Reach out!
Hope Restored delivers Canada‑wide virtual therapy, serving clients in major regions including the Greater Toronto Area, Winnipeg, the Calgary Metropolitan Area, and Vancouver. We provide online counselling and psychotherapy to individuals across all provinces.
