Psychotherapy in Kincardine + Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
Therapy that pays attention to the whole story.
What you're experiencing now matters — but it isn't always the whole picture.
At Attuned Therapy + Wellness, our team provides relational, trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, teens, couples and families.
We pay attention to the patterns, relationships, experiences and responses surrounding what you're going through so therapy can respond to you — not just the symptom.
- In-person Office in Kincardine
- Virtual Across Ontario
- No Waitlist
- Evening & Weekend Appointments
- Registered Health Professionals
Not sure which therapist to choose?
You don't need to understand therapy modalities or compare a long list of credentials before reaching out.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll help identify a therapist based on your needs, preferences, availability and any insurance considerations.
It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete our therapist-matching form.
WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?
You don't need a perfect understanding of what's happening before starting therapy.
People rarely arrive with one neatly defined concern.
Anxiety can exist alongside relationship stress.
Burnout can overlap with caregiving, perfectionism or ADHD.
Past experiences can affect how safe, connected or confident you feel today.
Sometimes all you know is:
“Something isn't working anymore.”
That's enough to begin.
Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm
When worry, overthinking, emotional overwhelm or chronic stress are taking up more space than you want them to.
Trauma & Painful Experiences
When past or recent experiences continue to affect how safe, present, connected or in control you feel today.
Relationships & Attachment
When familiar patterns around closeness, trust, communication or boundaries keep showing up in your relationships.
Burnout & Life Transitions
When being capable has become exhausting, or changes in work, relationships, caregiving or identity have left you feeling stretched or uncertain.
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Birth Experiences
Support through pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, changing identity, difficult birth experiences and the emotional complexity of becoming or being a parent.
Identity, ADHD & Neurodivergence
A space to better understand your needs, patterns, strengths and way of experiencing the world—with greater clarity and less self-judgment.
Teen Therapy
Support for teens navigating anxiety, stress, emotions, relationships, self-esteem, identity and the pressures of growing up.
Couples & Families
When communication feels harder, conflict keeps repeating, or you want to understand one another more clearly and relate in a different way.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ATTUNED
Attunement begins in relationship — and grows from there.
Therapy can offer an experience of being met with enough presence, curiosity and care that you don't have to work so hard to protect, explain or manage yourself.
Over time, that experience can become something you carry with you.
01 — Attuned with another
A therapist pays attention not only to your words, but to what happens between you — emotions, shifts, hesitations, needs and ways of connecting.
Being responded to with care can make it easier to notice yourself more clearly.
02 — Attuned to yourself
As that capacity grows, you can begin to recognize what different parts of you need — including younger parts that may still carry fear, hurt, shame or unmet needs.
Instead of automatically overriding those experiences, you can learn to listen inward with more curiosity and compassion.
03 — Attuned to others
When you can hear yourself more clearly, relationships can change too.
You become more able to notice what belongs to you, what belongs to someone else, when to move closer, when to set a boundary and how to stay connected without abandoning yourself.
04 — Attuned to the world
Eventually, attunement extends beyond the therapy room.
You can become more able to notice what affects you, what matters to you, what feels aligned and how you want to move through the world with greater presence.
Attunement is not only something that happens in therapy. It can become a way of being in relationship with yourself, with others and with the life around you.
Come home to yourself.
The work isn’t about becoming someone better. It’s about reconnecting with what has been there all along.
MEET OUR THERAPY TEAM
Different therapists. Shared philosophy.
The relationship you have with your therapist matters.
Our team brings different personalities, experiences and areas of focus to the work, so finding support doesn't have to mean fitting yourself to one particular way of doing therapy.
Some clients want someone warm and conversational. Others appreciate a therapist who is direct, practical, reflective or willing to explore things more deeply.
What connects our therapists is a shared commitment to being curious about who you are, understanding your experience in context and creating therapy that responds to you.
Not sure who might be the right fit? We'll help you choose →
Nicole Walker
BA, MA Theology, Registered Psychotherapist
Youth · Adults · Families
In-Person + Virtual
Nicole may be a good fit if you’re navigating identity, self-esteem, relationships, grief, family stress or questions of meaning and want space to understand yourself with greater clarity.
Her style brings together reflection, curiosity and practical tools to support deeper self-understanding and meaningful change.
Stephen Hendriks
MSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Youth · Adults · Couples · Families
In-Person + Virtual
Stephen may be a good fit if you’re looking for experienced, grounded support through anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, career changes or long-standing patterns.
His approach is collaborative and practical, with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through both current stressors and more complex challenges.
Cynthia Kipp
MEd. Counselling Psychology, Registered Social Service Worker
Adults
In-Person + Virtual
Cynthia may be a good fit if you want an experienced therapist who can adapt the work to what you need rather than relying on one single approach.
She supports adults in exploring thoughts, emotions, behaviours, attachment and trauma while finding practical ways to create change from where they are now.
Courtney Wehrmann
BScN, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Adults · Couples
In-Person + Virtual
Courtney may be a good fit if you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or caught in difficult relationship patterns, or if you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum or a challenging birth experience.
Her trauma-informed approach combines warmth and clarity with experience supporting anxiety, mood concerns, relationships and perinatal mental health.
Victoria Hamilton
BScN, IBCLC, PMH-C, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Adults
In-Person + Virtual
Victoria may be a good fit if you want to understand deeper patterns connected with trauma, anxiety, relationships, neurodivergence, life transitions or the ways past experiences continue to shape the present.
Her style is relational, curious and depth-oriented, helping clients make sense of their experiences while developing greater understanding and choice.
WAYS TO CONNECT
Therapy that fits where you are.
Whether you prefer to meet in person or from home, our team offers flexible options designed to make therapy easier to access.
In-Person Therapy in Kincardine
Our Kincardine office offers a private, welcoming space for clients who prefer to meet face-to-face.
We work with individuals, couples and families from Kincardine and surrounding communities across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
You don’t need to live near Kincardine to work with our team.
We offer secure virtual psychotherapy for clients located throughout Ontario, giving you the flexibility to connect from a private space that works for your life.
HOW ATTUNED THERAPY CAN HELP
Therapy can help you uncover what keeps you stuck.
Many people come to therapy already knowing a lot about themselves.
You may understand why a pattern exists and still find yourself caught in it.
Therapy can create space not only to understand what’s happening, but to experience something differently and practice new ways of responding.
01.
Understand
What’s happening beneath the pattern?
Therapy can help you explore the experiences, relationships, beliefs and emotional responses that may be shaping what’s happening now.
The goal isn’t to judge the pattern. It’s to understand what may have shaped it and what role it has been playing.
02.
Experience
What happens when something begins to shift?
Knowing something intellectually and experiencing it differently are not always the same thing.
Setting a boundary may bring guilt. Speaking honestly may feel vulnerable. Rest can feel uncomfortable when you’re used to pushing through.
Therapy creates space to notice and work with those experiences as change begins to happen.
03.
Move Forward
What becomes possible with more choice?
The goal isn’t to become a different person.
It’s to build greater awareness, flexibility and choice in how you respond to yourself, your relationships and the situations you move through.
Meaningful change often looks less like “fixing yourself” and more like having more ways to respond.
WHY ATTUNED EXISTS
I wanted therapy to feel more thoughtful, personal and human.
Hi, I’m Victoria, nurse psychotherapist and founder of Attuned Therapy + Wellness.
My understanding of attunement began in my early work as a nurse supporting people through pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
In that work, I saw how deeply both parent and child are affected by the experience of being noticed, responded to and emotionally held. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the role attunement can play in developing secure attachment — and for how early relational experiences can continue to shape the way we connect with ourselves and others.
My own experiences with deep therapy work have shaped me profoundly too. I know what it is like to feel as though you don't quite belong, to worry that you're “too much,” and to experience closeness as something that doesn't always feel safe.
As Attuned grew, I wanted to build a team of therapists who share a commitment to trauma-informed, relational care while bringing their own personalities, lived experiences and professional backgrounds to the work.
My role now includes helping shape the clinical philosophy and direction of the practice, supporting our team, and continuing to ask how therapy can feel more thoughtful, human and responsive.
My hope is that Attuned can be a place where you feel safe enough to soften — to let go of some of the tension you've been carrying, experience what it's like to relax in the presence of another person, and begin building a deeper sense of safety, authenticity and connection within yourself.
START THERAPY
Ready to take the next step?
Choose the option that fits where you are.
01.
Help me choose a therapist
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help with the match.
02.
I know who I'd like to see
View the team and book with your preferred therapist.
03.
I'm already a client
Book your next appointment using our online booking platform.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few things you might be wondering before you begin.
You don’t need to know exactly what therapy will look like before reaching out. These are some of the questions we hear most often.
What if I’m not sure what I need help with?
If you're not exactly sure why you want to come try therapy, that's totally fine.
Some people come to therapy with very specific goals in mind. Other times, they know they’re tired of feeling drained, overwhelmed, stuck, or in the same rut.
Together, we can build a solid plan, establish what your goals might be (these can change!), and help you develop more clarity about what you want.
Often, clarity is part of the therapy process.
What if I already understand why I do this, but I still can’t seem to change it?
This is something that often shows up. Just because we understand why we do what we do, doesn't mean that we automatically are able to stop doing it.
You may understand something perfectly and still find yourself reacting in the same way when you feel hurt, overwhelmed, afraid or close to someone.
Therapy can help you slow those moments down, understand what may be happening underneath them, and gradually create more room for choice.
Sometimes you don’t need another explanation or to understand more. You need someone to help you go deeper.
What if part of me wants therapy and another part really doesn’t?
Yes! We can have conflicting thoughts, and both are welcome.
You can want something about your life to change and still feel cautious about what therapy might uncover, whether you’ll be able to share openly, or what might happen if you start doing things differently.
You don’t have to force yourself past that hesitation.
We can offer space to hear more about what it is you are hesitant about.
Often, the parts of us that resist change have good reasons for wanting things to stay familiar.
How do I know which therapist is right for me?
Finding the right therapist is about more than comparing credentials.
It is important that we look at who we feel most drawn to, because something within us may feel called to seek support from a specific therapist for a reason we may not fully understand.
Notice who you feel drawn to, even if you can’t immediately explain why. Sometimes a therapist’s tone, experience or way of describing their work simply feels easier to imagine yourself with.
It can be helpful to ask yourself:
Who might I feel comfortable being myself with?
Who has the training that I am most interested in?
Who appears to fill the need that I am seeking most in therapy?
If you’re not sure, that's totally okay. We are here to help guide you. Tell us a little about what you’re looking for and we’ll help you narrow down the options based on your needs, preferences, availability and insurance considerations.
All of our therapists offer free 15 minute phone consultations for this exact reason.
What if it’s hard for me to trust people or open up?
It's a common struggle for people seeking therapy, often due to their lived experiences with people in their lives, whether it be healthcare professionals, parents, peers, or just anyone. We know that coming to therapy for the first time and sharing openly with someone you just met can feel hard.
For some people, closeness has not always felt comfortable, predictable or safe. Staying guarded may have become an important way of protecting yourself.
A therapeutic relationship develops over time, and the pacing is up to you. You are always welcome to name any discomfort you are having.
There are many ways of relating in therapy, and if you don't find what you are looking for in a therapist to start with, you can ask to be referred at any time. It is very important to us that clients feel empowered and have choice in how they are being supported in therapy.
You get to notice what helps you feel more comfortable, what makes you pull away, and what you need in order to stay connected without overriding yourself.
You don’t have to rush that process.
What happens in the first therapy session?
Mostly, we begin by getting to know one another.
Your therapist may ask what brought you in, what has been happening lately, what feels important to you and what you hope therapy might help with.
You don’t need to tell your entire story in the first hour.
We will also review consent, confidentiality, and other intake information to make sure that you are fully informed before starting therapy.
The first session is also an opportunity for you to notice how it feels to sit with your therapist and whether the relationship feels like one you might want to continue exploring.
What kinds of concerns do your therapists work with?
People come to Attuned for many different reasons, including anxiety and overwhelm, trauma and painful experiences, relationship difficulties, ADHD and neurodivergence, burnout, grief, identity concerns, life transitions, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, birth trauma, and family or couple concerns.
But life rarely fits neatly into one category.
Anxiety may be connected to relationships. Burnout may overlap with caregiving or perfectionism. Difficulty trusting others may make more sense once earlier experiences are understood.
You don’t need to decide which category you fit into before reaching out. Just knowing that you want to take the first step towards feeling better is more than enough.
How much does therapy cost and will my insurance cover it?
Fees vary depending on the therapist you work with and the type of appointment you’re booking. Our therapists’ fees for a 50–60 minute session currently range from $150–$165.
We know cost is an important part of choosing therapy, and we want that information to feel clear rather than hidden. Each therapist’s current fee is listed on their profile and booking page, so you can see what to expect before scheduling.
Insurance coverage depends on your individual benefits plan and the professional designation of the therapist you work with.
Our team includes therapists from different regulated professional backgrounds, so we recommend checking your plan before booking if insurance coverage is important to you.
We do not direct bill insurance. A receipt will be provided so you can submit after payment is received. We recommend submitting as soon as you can to make sure that coverage is confirmed before continuing.
If you’re unsure which therapist designation your plan covers, we can talk you through typical experiences.
Psychotherapy
Contact
(226) 396-2200
hello@attunedtherapy.ca
1802 Highway 21, Kincardine ON N2Z2X4
