You Deserve High Quality Mental Health Care
Get accessible and personalized therapy in-person or from the comfort of your own home by London, Ontario’s expert therapists.
You Came Here For Healing
At Black Onyx Counselling, we help individuals and families in London, Ontario reconnect with their truth, release survival mode, and return to a grounded sense of wholeness.
Your Sanctuary to Recover Your Strength
At Black Onyx Counselling & Wellness, we hold space for your full humanity - the messy, the beautiful, the in-between.
We’re here to walk with you through the fears that keep you small and toward the life you actually want to live.This is healing rooted in truth. In strength that’s soft. In joy that lasts. In connection that sets you free.
We serve those in London in person, or all of Ontario, online.
How we can help
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Individual
Individual counselling is a space for you to show up exactly as you are and be met with a compassionate, non-judgemental therapist who can help you find a better path forward. Tailored to your unique needs and goals, our individual therapy sessions provide a confidential space to explore these challenges.
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Family and Parents
Having kids is hard. Having kids who have unique needs is even harder. Whether you are looking for parenting support or managing your own mental health symptoms, we can help you feel better able to manage the challenges you are facing.
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Children & Youth
The individual members of a family are interconnected and problems within the family unit can affect everyone involved. Whether your family is facing communication issues, transitions, or conflicts, family therapy provides a supportive environment to facilitate healing and positive change within the family system.
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Neurodivergent Support
Our Neurodivergent Care service in London, Ontario offers tailored support for individuals with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurodiverse conditions. We provide trauma-informed strategies and guidance to help you embrace your unique strengths, navigate challenges, and foster self-acceptance.
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Children & Youth Support
Our Child & Youth Counselling in London, Ontario creates a safe, reflective space where young people can process the complexities of their emotions and grow at their own pace. We engage with them in a way that nurtures their curiosity, allowing them to uncover their inner resilience, clarity, and self-worth.
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Family & Parenting Support
Our Family Counselling, in London, Ontario, offers a honest space for families to come together in stillness and healing. Whether you are navigating conflict, transition, or simply seeking to strengthen emotional bonds, we create a safe environment where family members can reflect, listen, and understand one another.
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Depression & Anxiety
Depression can make even the simplest things feel heavy. Whether you're navigating a recent loss, burnout, or a deeper sense of emptiness, our therapists in London Ontario, are here to support you with compassion and care.
We offer a quiet, non-judgmental space to slow down, reflect, and begin to feel like yourself again.
Meet our team
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Mary Hugessen
Clinic Director, BSW, MSW, RSW
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Dr. Jennifer Connolly
Consulting Psychologist
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Tori Lewis
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
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Mousumi Saha
Registered Psychotherapist
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Lisa Jaques
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Jessica Smith
Registered Psycotherapist
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Roger Chapman
Student Therapist
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Christian Kleiser
Student Therapist
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Selina Simoes
Administrative Assistant
Articles & Resources
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Feeling Lost, Lonely, or Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone
Support for Neurodivergent Individuals and Families in London, Ontario
Life has a way of testing us. Some days feel heavy. You might find yourself crying over the same thing again and again, feeling embarrassed to even bring it up. Or watching everyone else seem to move forward while you feel stuck in the same place. You know comparison isn’t helpful, but it still sneaks in.
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Mental Health and Relationships: 4 Steps to Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself
Struggling to support a partner with mental health challenges?
It is possible to care deeply for someone and still feel completely overwhelmed. If you have ever found yourself saying “my mental health is ruining my relationship” or “I am ending a relationship because of my mental health,” this post is for you. -
ADHD and Time Management as a Mom: 4 Realistic Tips That Actually Help
Struggling with time management as an ADHD mom? Here are 4 realistic tips to help you get out the door on time without the usual advice you’ve heard before!
Remember life before kids? You sometimes got places on time, right?
Free Weekly Empowerment Group
A Safe, Supportive Space for Grief, Stress, Identity, and Emotional Overwhelm in London, Ontario
If you're navigating grief, stress, identity challenges, or emotional overwhelm, this group offers a supportive community in London, Ontario, where you can be seen, heard, and understood. Here, healing happens without pressure—just the space to reflect, connect, and grow at your own pace.
Come to breathe. Come to belong. Come to remember you're not alone.
Every Wednesday
7:00 pm Via Zoom.
Together, We Can Explore:
"Am I living a life that's truly mine, or am I just fulfilling others' expectations of who I should be?"
Personal Identity
Trauma and Development
"Am I living according to my authentic self and desires, or are my actions and choices driven by unresolved trauma and past experiences?"
Family and Relationships
"How do I stay true to myself while still being a supportive and caring family member or partner?"
Emotional Balance
"Why do I feel so overwhelmed by my emotions, and how can I find a sense of inner calm and control?"
Stress and Anxiety
"Why does everything feel so overwhelming, and how can I cope with this constant sense of worry and tension?"
Let’s work together
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!
Starting therapy is an act of self-love and bravery. It's the beginning of a journey toward understanding yourself better and finding the peace and healing you deserve.